People are opening homes and hearts to residents of Israeli communities seeking respite from the constant missile attacks.
Culture
13 must-see museums in Israel
There are more museums per capita in Israel than anywhere in the world, and they’re all bursting with innovation and creativity.
Reading stimulates white matter in kids
An Israeli researcher has discovered that children’s brains undergo sometimes surprising changes as they learn to read.
The need for speed is just an illusion
Israeli psychologist invents a device to prove how little time drivers actually save by hitting the pedal to the metal.
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.
Social beauty site Preen.Me is sitting pretty
Tamar Yaniv’s Preen.Me just raised $800,000 to make her site the go-to peer authority in the $60 billion cosmetics market.
An A+ Israeli app for school
sCoolWork is an application that helps kids do homework more effectively. But it won’t cheat for you.
World’s slimmest house named for Etgar Keret
A Warsaw design team has named its unusual art installation ‘Keret House’ in tribute to the Israeli writer who will be its first artist-in-residence.
Israeli game developer teams with Hollywood
Tel Aviv-based Funtactix is the only company worldwide creating official video games based on blockbuster movies like Hunger Games and Mission Impossible for social media.
Green thumbs up for funky Israeli planters
Forget window boxes. These colorful space-saving garden pots just won a Red Dot Award for their simple ingenuity.
American rap artist and R&B singer discover Israel
Clap Cognac and Monique Baines accepted the invitation of an Israeli hip-hop producer to come make a record in Tel Aviv.