Category: Entertainment

Have you ever stayed in a hotel built around an archaeological park? For me, a short stay in Magdala resort hotel near Lake Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee) was a first – and yes, it is as impressive as it sounds. But this is not the only attraction here. Concerts held on weekends in […]

Years ago, when my children were young, I had plans on a vacation at the Hacienda Forest View hotel in Western Galilee at Ma’alot-Tarshiha. Somehow I found myself going there now, when they are older. Nevertheless, I found that it is well suited for families, couples, and adults of all ages. There is everything […]

September 12 marks 20 years since legendary singer Johnny Cash passed away.  Although rightly recognized for the famous sound that echoes out of his early recordings, like a chugging locomotive heading across the plains or singing about shooting a man just to watch him die, some of his most unique and underappreciated work is […]

Pop a bubbly for this much-needed celebration – in the hope of a happy new year. And talking of bubbly, if you can’t pop a Champagne from Champagne – try a good substitute such as the kosher Codorniu Clasico Cava. I like the brut (dry) version, but the semi-seco is a wonderful start for […]

A historic wartime photography partnership from the 1940s — often credited as the first to capture many of the horrors of the Holocaust — is getting the Hollywood treatment. Kate Winslet stars in Lee as model-turned-wartime-photojournalist Lee Miller, who often worked alongside David E. Scherman, a Jewish photographer portrayed in the film by Jewish […]

TikTok is taking over the world with 1 billion users across 160 countries, and in Israel, it’s a way of life with 2.5 million users – that’s 25% of adults! Meet Israel’s TikTok influencers from diverse backgrounds, bringing you music, cooking, news, comedy, history, dance trends, and more. TikTok’s algorithms serve tailored content based […]

Following the catastrophic earthquake in Morocco last week that claimed thousands of lives, Marrakech’s two synagogues face divergent fates. While one synagogue remains closed due to damage, another will open its doors for Rosh Hashanah. The Al Fassiyine synagogue will not host Rosh Hashanah services this year, as it has been rendered inaccessible by […]

Unlike most books typically described as coffee table books, Varda Yoran’s Autobiography in 3D: 40 years of Sculptures is not a huge tome designed to stay on the coffee table to impress. It is a beautiful, friendly-sized book designed to be picked up and looked at again and again. I once asked an artist friend, […]

Researchers have brought to light the names and quantity of Jews aided by Catholic institutions in Nazi-occupied Rome, Italy during the Second World War, the New York Times reported on Thursday. The researchers were careful to note that while the study of the documents revealed significant information regarding the specific individuals who were in hiding […]

Since he was arrested by Russian authorities in March, one of Evan Gershkovich’s few connections to the outside world has been a stream of letters from his friends and family. But soon, his circle of correspondents is due to expand. In the days surrounding Rosh Hashanah, people from around the world will be sending Gershkovich […]