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Old Jaffa Port. Photo by Flash90.
Experience Israel

Melding the old and the new at the Old Jaffa Port

A seaside snapshot of Christian, Arab and Jewish harmony in a relaxing atmosphere of cafés and galleries.

By Michael Grynszpan | May 19, 2013
Magen David Adom paramedics and rescue team members at the site of a car accident in Haifa. Photo by Flash90.
Activism

Overseas volunteers save lives through Magen David Adom

Volunteers from more than 25 countries come every year to help out at Israel’s national emergency response organization.

By Michael Grynszpan | April 23, 2013
Zombie heaven – Tel Aviv turns ghoulish on the annual Zombie walk. Photo by Flash90.
Entertainment

The undead rise for a party in Tel Aviv

The annual Zombie Walk brings out hundreds of undead revelers to the streets of Tel Aviv.

By Michael Grynszpan | March 14, 2013
Shenkar College dishes
Visual Arts

‘The best of the best of Israeli design’

The annual student exhibition at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design is a big draw for the public and buyers worldwide.

By Michael Grynszpan | January 6, 2013
The garbage mountain is slowly being transformed from a public eye-sort, to a massive park and education center. Photo by Flash90.
Eco-Living

Turning a garbage mountain into something worth visiting

How Israel’s biggest eye-sore is being turned into a massive public park and recycling education center.

By Michael Grynszpan | December 18, 2012
Orphaned Land - music without a nation or religion.
Entertainment

Israeli band gets ready for an Arab tour

Members of Orphaned Land have taken the unusual step of applying for Turkish citizenship, which will allow them to put on shows for fans in Arab nations.

By Michael Grynszpan | October 31, 2012
Rollerbladers ride through the streets of Tel Aviv on one of their weekly jaunts. Photo by Flash90.
Experience Israel

Roll on, Tel Aviv

Every week as many as 300 rollerbladers hit the night streets of Tel Aviv through a loose confederation nicknamed the ‘Rollers.’ ISRAEL21c went to take part.

By Michael Grynszpan | October 2, 2012
Olives are not just for eating as Israel takes part in its first ever official olive-pit spitting contest. Photo by Doron Horowitz/Flash90.
Lifestyle

How far can you spit a pit?

Olive lovers of all ages came to find out, at Israel’s first official olive-pit spitting contest.

By Michael Grynszpan | May 17, 2012
IDF soldiers practice Krav Maga. Photo by Chen Leopold/Flash90.
Sports

Defend yourself, Israeli style

The unique Israeli self-defense martial art of Krav Maga is taught internationally, but many students prefer to learn it in Israel, at its source.

By Michael Grynszpan | April 30, 2012
Tourists from all over the world are flocking to the new wing of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
Explore Israel

‘The nicest new venue in all of Israel’ [video]

Art-loving tourists from around the globe are making the new wing of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art a top priority on their itineraries.

By Michael Grynszpan | April 2, 2012

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