Israel among the most popular location-inspired name in US

It turns out that there are many Americans who choose to name their children after tourist destinations. This is according to a new study conducted by the travel and tourism company Bounce. As of 2023, the most popular “touristy” names for babies in the United States are Hudson and Sydney. The researchers examined the data […]

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What’s it like to fly an F-35 fighter jet? Test pilot answers questions

How does it feel to fly the F-35, the fifth-generation combat and intelligence collection platform which is currently the best aircraft on the planet and the tip of the spear for both the US and Israeli air forces? Tony “Brick” Wilson is an F-35 test pilot for Lockheed Martin, which produces the F-35. Previously, he […]

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Bumble research reveals what Gen Z looks for in romance

Bumble, the popular dating app, has unveiled the latest dating trends embraced by Generation Z, shedding light on how the younger generation is reshaping the dating scene in 2023. From making the first move to exuding “Main Character Energy,” Gen Z is challenging traditional dating norms and paving the way for a new era of […]

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The role of religion on the road to peace

Spiritual leaders of all faiths can be an influential force for harmony, mutual understanding, respect and peace, but they can also be the inciters of intolerance, hatred and conflict. This is the understanding that emerged yesterday as spiritual leaders and other representatives and lay leaders of different faiths gathered at Jerusalem’s David Citadel Hotel to […]

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Guns N’ Roses ‘knocks on Tel Aviv’s door’ – concert review

World-famous  American hard rock legends Guns N’ Roses made the second stop on their world tour Monday night, performing for three electrifying hours for a capacity audience at Park Hayarkon in Tel Aviv, after a similar show last week in Abu Dhabi. The enthusiastic crowd  was on the older side, with the mast majority of […]

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‘Israel deserved better’: Americans react to Noa Kirel’s Eurovision song

The popular US YouTube series React, which has teenagers, students, adults, etc. react to different aspects of pop culture, asked participants to guess the rankings of the top 10 songs from the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Israel’s representative Noa Kirel‘s “Unicorn” performance was shown to them right after Belgium, and almost all of the enthusiastic […]

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A boutique hotel at sea: The ‘Swan Hellenic Diana’

Some cruise ships are floating resorts, with more than 9,000 passengers and crew, dozens of restaurants and bars, shopping malls, theaters, casinos, nightclubs, water slides, roller coasters, virtual reality arcades, climbing walls and go-karts. Going somewhere is almost beside the point. Then there are ships like the new Swan Hellenic Diana. The Diana, launched in […]

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Polish Zoom to celebrate Polish cinema at Israeli cinematheques

Polish Zoom, a celebration of contemporary and classic Polish cinema, will take place starting June 5 at the cinematheques in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa. This program, which was created by the Polish Institute in Tel Aviv in cooperation with the Adam Mickiewicz Institute in Poland, began in 2019. This year, for the first time, […]

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Danny Sanderson and Ran Danker to perform at autism benefit

Leading Israeli musicians Danny Sanderson and Ran Danker will perform in a concert on June 5 at the Live Park Zappa in Rishon Lezion, which will be the annual fundraising benefit for Oti, the Israeli Autism Association. All of the proceeds from the concert, which will be produced under the supervision of Rotem Israel, will […]

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Five gadgets you better take on your next trip abroad

As technology develops, there are many new advancements and patents, some made to make your trip easier. Here are five gadgets worth taking on your next trip abroad. Swissdigital I am light suitcase  With airlines charging more for luggage and reducing the size and weight of checked-in and carry-on luggage, a lightweight suitcase can give […]

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