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Israelis like to live life to its fullest. Follow these stories and get to know more about the vibrant culture, rich history and the warmth of the people of Israel.

Overview of the Dead Sea Marathon. Photo by Elements
Life
The lowest race on Earth runs into its fourth year
By Marion Fischel
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Magen David Adom paramedic Fadi Dekaidek. Photo courtesy of MDA
Life
The Arab paramedic who saved Jewish lives in terror attack
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Avishai Cohen photo by Andreas Terlaak
Life
Jazz great Avishai Cohen gets 10 questions and 3 wishes
By Marion Fischel
The carved hand on the moat wall. Photo by Yoli Schwartz/Israel Antiquities Authority
Life
Mysterious handprint excavated in ancient Jerusalem moat
By Marion Fischel
Photo by Ohad Romano courtesy of Yes Studios
Life
Fauda Season 4 is Netflix’s top show in Lebanon and UAE
By Abigail Klein Leichman
IsraAID CEO Yotam Polizer boarding the plane during the evacuation of Afghan refugees in 2021. Photo courtesy of IsraAID
Life
IsraAID CEO Yotam Polizer wins Charles Bronfman Prize
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo by Tomer Foltyn/Open Restaurants
Life
Tali Friedman, Jerusalem’s kosher cooking guru to the stars

Archeology

Photo by Nithid via Shutterstock.com
Life
Traces of possible Silk Road uncovered in Israeli desert
By Sarah Levi
The northern perimeter of the Pool of Siloam. Photo by Koby Harati/City of David Archives
Life
Jerusalem’s ancient Pool of Siloam to be opened to public
By Georgia Barnett
Diggers excavate in the forecourt of the Salome burial cave in the Judean lowlands. Photo by Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities Authority
Life
Archeologists dig deeper into mysterious Salome Cave
By Naama Barak
The scarab, showing a seated figure on the right and a standing figure with a raised arm on the left, possibly symbolizing the imparting of authority. Photo by Gilad Stern/Israel Antiquities Authority
Life
In chance find school field trip discovers ancient scarab
By Naama Barak
The excavations in the Nitzana dunes that uncovered the ancient campsite and ostrich eggs. Photo by Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities Authority
Life
Ancient ostrich eggs uncovered in Israeli desert
By Naama Barak
At Jerusalem’s Tower of David Museum, archeological finds blend in with the newer structure. Photo courtesy of Tower of David Museum
Travel
10 best places to experience Jerusalem’s ancient history
By Marion Fischel

People

Sheba's Dr. Mattan Arazi treating a patient in Ilorin, Nigeria, January 9, 2023. Photo courtesy of Sheba Medical Center
Life
Israeli MDs go to Nigeria to treat children’s eye diseases
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Eyal Shimoni at the 4 Deserts Ultramarathon in Antarctica, December 2022. Photo by Thiago Diz/RacingThePlanet
Life
After Antarctica, Israeli ultramarathoner trains for Chile
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Dr. Abdulla Watad, the youngest Israeli physician to receive a full professorship in the Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine. Photo courtesy of Sheba Medical Center
Life
Newest medical professor in Israel, Abdulla Watad, just 35
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Yoseph Haddad waving the Israeli flag at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Photo courtesy of Yoseph Haddad
Life
‘I am proud to be an Arab, proud to be an Israeli’
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Israeli experts share their experience with local doctors in a trauma treatment workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Photo courtesy of MDA Spokesperson’s Office
Life
Israeli experts give trauma workshop in Ethiopia
By Naama Barak
Traditional tahini with lemon and garlic. Photo by Gilabrand via Wikimedia Commons
Life
It’s about tradition, not trend, for one tahini maker
By Elana Shap
Maayan Eliasi, far left, plans to make it into the top three in the next world championship. Photo by Better Aesthetics
Life
The vegan bodybuilder finding compassion in her sport
By Naama Barak
Orly Segal, the Israeli creator of Tel Aviv Groove. Photo by Gil Aviram
Life
Meet the woman bringing Tel Aviv’s groove stateside
By Naama Barak

Save a life, save the world

A session of the Arab Angels Club Training Program led by Nachman Shelef, a serial entrepreneur, venture capital managing partner and social investor, at Tel Aviv University's Entrepreneurship Center. Photo courtesy of Hasoub
Life
New innovation centers to encourage Arab entrepreneurs
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Amir Yichya Mabchuch, 5, was the 3,000th patient from Gaza and the Palestinian Authority territories to be treated at Save a Child’s Heart in Holon, Israel. Photo courtesy of SACH
Life
Gaza boy becomes 3,000th to get lifesaving surgery in Israel
By Abigail Klein Leichman
This mother and her newborn in Ukraine are in an unheated hospital. The baby is kept warm in a rechargeable infant incubator provided by SmartAid. Photo courtesy of SmartAid
Life
Aid group helps warm Ukrainians amid severe energy crisis
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Kidney donor Rony Zigler, his wife Orit, surrounded by their children and grandchildren. Photo by Shai Ofek
Life
Sewage tech inspires man to donate kidney to stranger
By Abigail Klein Leichman

Food and drink

Seahorse’s ‘Lennon’ wine, in line with its tradition to name its wines after famous artists. Photo by Zeev Dunia
Life
The little winery where every bottle is a labor of love
By Naama Barak
Krembo, a seasonal Israeli treat. Photo by Dafna A.meron via Shutterstock.com
Best snacks
7 ways to eat a Krembo, Israel’s favorite winter snack
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Chef Yoav Schverd has brought a taste of Israel to Beverly Hills. Photo by Ra Dreyfus for Tel Aviv Groove pop up
Travel
Israeli chef serves up modern menu in LA
By Elana Shap
Blintzes served with crème fraiche, berry jam or condensed milk at Coffee Point, Tel Aviv. Photo courtesy of Coffee Point
Life
New arrivals add a taste of home to Israeli culinary scene
Vered Baer and Morad Bishara in front of their Tupelo Bakery in Ma’alot-Tarshiha. Photo by Diana Bletter
Gluten-free bakery is a sweet spot in the Western Galilee
By Diana Bletter
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Travel
Knafeh becomes an institution at Jerusalem’s shuk
By Sarah Levi
Photo courtesy of Casa da Dona Maria – Boteco Bar
Life
5 favorite places to get a fabulous mobile meal in Israel
By Elana Shap

Coexistence

Magen David Adom paramedic Fadi Dekaidek. Photo courtesy of MDA
February 1, 9:00 am
The Arab paramedic who saved Jewish lives in terror attack
Abigail Klein Leichman
Illustrative photo by Marvin Meyer on Unsplash
January 8, 8:16 am
Spreading digital literacy to the citizens left behind
Diana Bletter
Traditional tahini with lemon and garlic. Photo by Gilabrand via Wikimedia Commons
December 28, 8:55 am
It’s about tradition, not trend for one Arab tahini maker
Elana Shap
Yoseph Haddad waving the Israeli flag at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Photo courtesy of Yoseph Haddad
December 25, 7:56 am
‘I am proud to be an Arab, proud to be an Israeli’
Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo by Novikov Aleksey via Shutterstock.com
December 25, 7:00 am
How the Abraham Accords are transforming business 
Jonathan Frenkel
Nadia Geoul. Still from film
December 6, 9:07 am
Watch: Empowering women to find their voice
ISRAEL21c Staff
Leaders of Tomorrow, a delegation of young Israelis, Emiratis, Bahrainis and Moroccans in Washington, DC. Photo courtesy of Israel-Is
September 20, 9:11 am
Israelis and Arabs celebrate two years of Abraham Accords
Abigail Klein Leichman
Dr. Avi Tsur training female Palestinian health workers. Screenshot from Sheba Medical Center video
July 26, 9:32 am
Telehealth training for Palestinian OB-GYN practitioners
Abigail Klein Leichman
Watch: Sisterhood on skates
By ISRAEL21c Staff

Film and TV news

Lior Raz attends the Light of Israel ceremony, 2021. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
January 25, 10:01 am
10 things you don’t know about Fauda but should
Naama Barak
Israel has skilled professionals, good infrastructure, and unique sites to offer the international film industry. Photo by Hadas Parush/Flash90
December 13, 7:49 am
Israel invests big bucks to attract global TV, film projects
Naama Barak
August 17, 11:46 am
Israel wins its first BAFTA award for a student film
Abigail Klein Leichman
“The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem” features vintage costumes. Photo by Nati Levi

 
August 3, 9:30 am
How Israel’s vintage shops saved The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem
Elana Shap
Screenshot from "Herd."
July 21, 12:04 pm
Documentary: Life and death on an Israeli sheep farm
Cap-main, ok for zenger: A scene from “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem.” Photo by Nati Levi
June 28, 7:00 am
‘Look at all the stories we have in Israel’
Diana Bletter
Fauda's season four. Photo courtesy of Netflix
June 9, 12:35 pm
Fauda announces release date of new season, in Israel at least
Nicky Blackburn
Screenshot from "The Girl from Oslo."
May 22, 9:56 am
Israeli hit ‘Girl from Oslo’ ranks #4 on Netflix
Abigail Klein Leichman

The arts in Israel

A jazz performance of  "The Trombones of Slide Hampton" during the Jerusalem Jazz Festival in Tower of David museum in the old city of Jerusalem. Photo by Michal Fattal/Flash90
Life
The ultimate guide to seeing live jazz music in Israel
By Marion Fischel
Israel has skilled professionals, good infrastructure, and unique sites to offer the international film industry. Photo by Hadas Parush/Flash90
Life
Israel invests big bucks to attract global TV, film projects
By Naama Barak
Photo by Mikael Blomkvist on Pexels.com
Eco-art village planned in the Israeli desert
By Diana Bletter
Adam Ben Ezra performing at Le Pediluve, Chatenay-Malabry, 2019. Photo by Raphael Perez
French photographer spotlights Israeli jazz musicians
By Diana Bletter
Zuzima students’ final performance, in the desert. Photo by Shimon Bokshtein
The dance school that taught me the art of standing still
By Samantha Baron
Dale Chihuly’s glass installation is accompanied by fabric decorations created using digital textile printing technology. Photo courtesy of Kornit Digital. © 2022 Chihuly Studio. All rights reserved
Life
Dale Chihuly uses Israeli tech to make over NY synagogue
By Naama Barak
Trombone player Yonatan Voltzok, CEO of Pannonica Jazz foundation. Photo by Noam Niv
Israeli jazz comes of age
How Israel’s jazz scene evolved into a world powerhouse
By Marion Fischel

Educating the world

Photo by Ben Mullins on Unsplash
October 26, 9:30 am
How dyslexia inspired an app using music to teach English
Diana Bletter
Photo courtesy of Aura Air
September 1, 8:44 am
Back to school with healthier air thanks to Israeli device
Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo courtesy of Noa Hilzenrat
August 28, 7:00 am
The 24-year-old Israeli bringing life lessons into schools
Diana Bletter
Photo by Cytonn Photography on Unsplash
July 20, 8:50 am
Study for a new tech career, pay when you land the job
Brian Blum
The Afrikan – Working Together organization renovated this school in Tanzania. Photo courtesy of Idan Arad and Shahar Vaturi
July 11, 2:42 pm
Former soldiers renovate schools in Tanzanian village
Joshua Marks
Dr. Eyal Policar, a senior lecturer at AICAT, with students from Thailand. Photo by Abigail Leichman
July 3, 11:30 am
Israeli farm school gives Asian and African students skills for life
Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo by jurgenfr via Shutterstock.com
June 20, 7:00 am
Stealing other people’s writing just got harder
Brian Blum
Illustrative photo by wayhomestudio via freepik.com
April 3, 8:20 am
Why can’t we concentrate anymore?
Abigail Klein Leichman

Sports

Photo courtesy of UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships 2022
August 28, 8:52 am
Junior Track Cycling World Championships held in Tel Aviv
Abigail Klein Leichman
PSG player Lionel Messi, in blue, at the French Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Nantes at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv on July 31, 2022. Photo by Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90
August 1, 9:32 am
French Super Cup brings soccer star Messi to Israel
Abigail Klein Leichman
Children in an Israel Life Saving Federation course learning how to rescue swimmers in distress. Photo by Jordan Polevoy
July 20, 1:20 pm
Surf lifesaving competitions debut at Maccabiah Games
Diana Bletter
Opening ceremony from the 2017 Maccabiah. Photo courtesy of Maccabia
July 10, 8:00 am
16 things you didn’t know about the Maccabiah Games
Abigail Klein Leichman
Team Israel comes home with five medals from the 2022 Para Swimming World Championships in Portugal. Photo courtesy of Israel Paralympic Committee
June 19, 8:11 am
3 golds for Israeli swimmer at Para World Championships
Abigail Klein Leichman
Video grab of action on the court from a bodycam. Photo courtesy of MindFly
May 23, 11:00 am
AI bodycams on players about to change basketball forever
John Jeffay
Courtesy of Daniel Cukierman
October 1, 10:00 am
An interview with the Israeli king of college tennis
Aaron Reznik
Paralympic swimming coach Yaacov Beininson from Ilan Rehabilitation and Sports Center in Haifa with the eight medals won by his protégés in the Tokyo Paralympics. Photo Keren Isaacson/Israel Paralympic Committee
September 6, 8:15 am
Israeli Paralympians come home with 9 medals, new records
Abigail Klein Leichman

Latest

Lior Raz attends the Light of Israel ceremony, 2021. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
Life
January 25, 10:01 am
10 things you don’t know about Fauda but should
Naama Barak
Architect’s rendering of the Sderot Resilience Incubator. Image courtesy of Sderot Municipality
Innovation
January 22, 7:00 am
Resilience-tech hub opens in Israel’s most resilient city
Abigail Klein Leichman
Daydream’s embedded DALL-E generative AI created this artwork from the customer’s request for “An owl and a robot sitting for lunch on the streets of Paris.” Photo courtesy of Mixtiles
Life
January 16, 7:44 am
Monet, Van Gogh? No, let AI create art for your walls
Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo courtesy of The Circassian Heritage Center in Kfar Kama, Israel.
Travel
January 11, 9:10 am
Galilee Circassian village picked as top tourism spot
Abigail Klein Leichman
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Illustrative photo by Marvin Meyer on Unsplash
Life
January 8, 8:16 am
Spreading digital literacy to the citizens left behind
Diana Bletter
Israel’s economy remains strong and resilient. Illustration by Janusz Pienkowski, via Shutterstock
Life
January 3, 10:20 am
6 surprising secrets of Israel’s economic resiliency
Micheal Humphries
View of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Photo by Adam Shuldman/Flash90
Life
December 29, 8:50 am
The Economist ranks Israeli economy 4th best in 2022
Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo by Novikov Aleksey via Shutterstock.com
Innovation
December 25, 7:00 am
How the Abraham Accords are transforming business 
Jonathan Frenkel
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