For Israeli director Samuel Maoz, the making of his first feature film Lebanon was both a labor of love and an exorcism of demons – the love being cinema and the demons being the images of the Lebanon War he …

The Israeli-American company Ex Libris has become the heart of many a library system, streamlining the location, management and distribution of print and digital content.   Remember when hitting the books meant hunting through dusty card catalogues? And then entering …

Tel Aviv has been turned into an enormous art gallery as hundreds of artists take part in the city’s first Art Tel Aviv Biennial, a month-long art happening launched as part of the city’s centennial celebrations.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U5TmTdArdY Whether its …

In October, the 17th International Harp Contest takes place in Israel. It’s one of the country’s most successful musical endeavors, and has set the standard for harp competitions worldwide. Israel’s Knesset, which generally deals with the earthliest of matters, echoed …

Jerusalem’s world famous puppet troupe, the Train Theater has helped turn Israel into a center for international puppetry. Puppets, like their masters, speak the language of a place. Israeli puppeteers, therefore, talk Hebrew, English and gibberish, but are also known …

If you happen to be rich or famous, ask your pilot about the custom-made, executive Gulfstream jet that you own or travel on. Chances are it was made in Israel. Top executives, socialites like Paris Hilton, Hollywood stars like John …

Last year, he came second in the World Championship for remote control helicopter pilots. Now, aged nine, Israeli Alon Barak is going for the title again. The 3D Masters contest for remote control helicopter pilots takes place in Spain this …

A young Israeli activist has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about Israel by selling T-shirts that tell a story. David Kramer was walking through the bustling Jerusalem food market Machane Yehuda when he got the Eureka idea for …

A dynamic Israeli start-up is readying to become a major player in the competitive gaming industry. After four years of intensive research and development on Kibbutz Mishmarot, Playcast Media says it has figured out a way to revolutionize how people …

Krooom of Israel is producing eco-friendly, DIY cardboard furniture that is durable, stable, affordable, moisture-resistant, and good looking too. The Hebrew word “krooom” may be the equivalent of “vrooom,” the sound an engine makes when it’s revving up. Since 2006, …