Israeli guitarist Itamar Erez, who performs with Turkey’s best-known musician, says music can help heal the rift between the two countries.

J.Crew recently joined the clamor for Nili Lotan’s bare basics. The Netanya native reveals how her mother country influenced her ‘quiet language.’ Photo by Taghi Naderzad Nili Lotan: “I have very strong ties to Israel.” The striped boyfriend sweater and …

Nir Gilad of London-based Nous Design is the genius behind the interiors of some of the world’s poshest hotels and spas. Photo courtesy of Nous Design A suite at the Kursi Beach Hotel in the Galilee. The developers of a …

It may be a small profession in Israel, but the country’s blacksmiths are winning acclaim worldwide. Meet Zeevik Gottlieb, one of the world’s finest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZNfRLh6gT4 Just a 10 minute drive east of Tel Aviv, the harsh blunt sounds of iron …

Meet Yuval, Anat and Avishai, Tel Aviv siblings who are tearing up the global jazz music scene. Photo by Osnat Rom Anat, Yuval and Avishai Cohen. How does one raise three children to become world-class jazz musicians? Bilha and David …

Dr. Iris Morag introduces new approaches in family-centered care and long-term assessment for fragile newborns at an Israeli hospital. Photo courtesy of Mayanei HaYeshua Medical Center Dr. Morag tending a young patient. The way Dr. Iris Morag lovingly introduces visitors …

A little Arab town on the road to Jerusalem has gained fame as the hummus capital of Israel after one of its residents won the lottery in Chicago.

Oren Harman talks to ISRAEL21c about his award-winning biography on a real-life Forrest Gump. New York Times Notable Book winner Israeli professor Oren Harman. “And the winner is … Oren Harman, for The Price of Altruism: George Price and the …

Public health activist Dr. Zvi Bentwich has been lauded for a lifetime of combating AIDS in Israel and Africa. He’s also the grandson of a legendary malaria fighter in pre-state Israel. Photo by Dani Machlis/BGU Dr. Zvi Bentwich recently returned …

Israeli-American chef Michael Solomonov started Philadelphia’s Zahav restaurant as a tribute to his homeland and the brother who died defending it. Photo by Mike Regan Chef Michael Solomonov cooking at Zahav. Chef Michael Solomonov of Philadelphia’s Zahav restaurant won a …