Category: Media & Culture

Professor Michael Roseneck gave up his US citizenship when he immigrated to Israel in 1956 and spoke only Hebrew with his pupils so that he could properly train them to use the language. “He stripped himself of his American identity in order to properly teach the youth of Israel,” his daughter Shuli Rosenak Isaacs recalled […]

The island of Ulko-Tammio in Finland wants to become a cell phone-free destination and has begun to request minimal cell phone use from all travelers who come to visit. The proposal specifies that every tourist’s cell phone will be equipped with a small sticker-like piece of technology that will prevent its use for the duration of […]

Over four decades have passed since the bravest archaeologist in Hollywood history first entered our lives, and he will soon return to the big screen in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Behind the “Indiana Jones” film series stand three heavyweights in Hollywood: George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and composer John Williams. The character of […]

In a remarkable turnaround since the pandemic, tourism to Israel has begun to bounce back and industry experts believe that next year, 2024, has the potential to be a record year for tourism. However, many experts are concerned that general high prices, outright price-gouging, and the lack of a long-term strategy could relegate Israel to […]

Considering his almost too-many-to-count “bigmouth” shenanigans, including extremist ramblings and infamous concert cancelations, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Morrissey had lost much of his rabid fanbase. But the roughly 1,500 people who showed up at the gorgeous Zappa Shuni Amphitheater for the former Smiths vocalist’s first show in Israel since 2016 displayed an uproarious […]

The prolific Jewish actor Ed Asner died nearly two years ago, but his final film will hit select theaters on Friday. In “Tiger Within,” he plays a Holocaust survivor who becomes the unlikely friend of a homeless teenager who was raised by a Holocaust denier. The movie was filmed in the summer of 2018, and […]

Two former NBA players visited United Hatzalah’s headquarters in Jerusalem on Wednesday, according to United Hatzalah. Mark West and Eddie Johnson’s visit to Israel’s volunteer-based emergency medical services organization was organized by “Athletes for Israel,” an organization that provides athletes with an in-depth understanding of Israel.  According to United Hatzalah, the basketball players “met with […]

Israel soccer’s dream summer came to an end as the Under-21 squad was humbled 3-0 by England in the semifinals of the European Championships in Batumi. Head coach Guy Luzon’s squad couldn’t get by the Three Lions in both the group and knockout stages of the competition but showed their quality in wins over Czechia […]

Guess who’s back again? Pop star and musician Bruno Mars sold out his second show in Israel hours after an additional show was announced, Live Nation Israel stated on social media on Monday. The second show that Mars is slated to perform is on October 7, which will be three days after his first-ever show […]

The newly-opened Theatron Hotel, directly opposite the Jerusalem Theater in Israel’s capital, would seem a perfect opportunity to create a fun, themed property. A billowy stage curtain as you enter, a tight spotlight on the dessert station in the dining hall and the front desk staff dressed up like ticket-takers. The architects and designers behind […]