Israeli creators are behind the groundbreaking Indian reality TV series The Chat House, which blurs real and virtual boundaries.
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Chinese film crew shoots romantic comedy in Israel
A Chinese production company was in Israel to shoot a romantic comedy called “Old Cinderella” using a backdrop of some of the country’s holiest sites and most exotic locations.
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Israel’s comic superheroes [video]
Meet the first-ever Israeli winners of the ‘Oscar’ in comic-book retailing.
Bus-stop books – Israel’s newest public library
Next stop for the people of the book? A freewheeling public library to peruse as they wait for a bus. No fines, no rules, no shushing. Daniel Shoshan installing bookshelves at a Haifa bus stop. Imagine a library where there …
The Israeli heavy metal band the Turks adore
Israeli heavy metal band Orphaned Land is inspiring fans in the unlikeliest of places. Orphaned Land combines Hebrew lyrics with oriental instruments and elements of Judaism and Arabic music to create a highly original sound. Back when Kobi Farhi formed …
Jigsaw Nation
With sales of some 1.2 million puzzles annually, Israelis are among the world’s leading jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts. A team of Israelis tackled the world’s biggest puzzle. Go into any household in Israel and you’ll find the exact same pictures of …
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Vertigo Eco-Village promotes green living in Israel [video]
A project of the Vertigo contemporary dance troupe, the village welcomes visitors to take part in environmental workshops and mud-building. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UlMmY7xj4A A chicken-coop-turned-dance-studio provides the heart of the Vertigo Ecological Arts Village, a project of the Israeli contemporary dance troupe …
Israel’s top 10 cafés
Israelis love meeting over a cup of coffee. Over the last 15 years, more and more chains have started offering first-rate java and cuisine. ISRAEL21c picks the 10 best. Someone visiting cities like Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa could …
See what’s blooming at Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
This urban oasis boasts the largest collection of plant species in Israel, and shares it with an increasing number of local and international visitors. Photo by Judith Marcus The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens is situated on 30 acres at the southeast …
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Israel’s modern dance hub [video]
More than 750 international dance performances grace the stage each year at the Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theatre. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRxmzPbytnU Founded in what used to be a rundown area of Tel Aviv, the Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and …
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Holon festival puts spotlight on women [video]
Theater, dance, music, art and literature are all included in the annual International Women’s Festival in this seaside cultural hub. Scenes of domestic violence, rage and weakness are still a part of many women’s lives the world over. But at …