The New York Public Library has had its share of interesting talks with authors, but we can safely say that none of them were as funny as the meeting between This American Life host, Ira Glass, and Israeli author Etgar Keret.

Petah Tikva went down in Israel’s history as the first village in Israel, the place were scholars turned into farmers. Today, Petah Tikva is poised to be the first city in Israel to allow free parking for hybrid cars.

Over the years, alcohol has proven to be one of the best conversation starters. At Taybeh Brewery in the West Bank, Oktoberfest is open for all, proving that peace is done better bottoms up.

Is there anything more heartening than Friday-afternoon slice of bread with chopped liver? Yes, with a glass of chilled dark beer and the Friday paper. This Jewish Ashkenazi delight is a classic appetizer for a Shabbat dinner and a must on a holiday table. In Israel, you can find this dish in many “Jewish restaurants”. [...]

Last night was hot at DROM! Tel Aviv’s notorious electrock&roll group, Terry Poison, made its New York City debut during the annual CMJ music festival.

Ask an Israeli what image pops to mind when thinking of health and prosperity, and chances are it’s that of Eli Hurwitz, Chairman of Teva Pharmaceutical. Why, you may ask?

In its glory days, Jaffa’s Old Port used to be the place where crates of oranges were shipped off to colder climates and sold in the European market. But today, Jaffa is getting a makeover.

Sean has been waiting more than three years for this day. After many lonely nights, his keepers at the Ramat Gan Safari have assured him that the wait is finally over and his new soul mate is on her way.

Very different from the American breakfast, the classic Israeli breakfast is created from fresh vegetables and produce: an Israeli salad (finely chopped fresh vegetables), scrambled or fried eggs, cottage or white soft cheese, and fresh bread.

An Israeli research team finds a stem cell cure for macular degeneration.