Czech Republic

Kafka’s Bohemian rhapsody revived in Prague

Once caught between Czech, German and Jewish identities, Franz Kafka has become a symbol of modern Prague, inspiring public art, tourism and a renewed embrace of his legacy.

AUGUST 8, 2026|ByMOTTI VERSES

BEAUTIFUL PRAGUE along the Vltava River embraces Kafka as a global icon, even offering city tours by tricycle.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Petr Macinka and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar hold a joint press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 14, 2026.

Czech Republic in talks for Israeli air defense systems, foreign minister says

During a press conference with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Macinka said the Czechs were looking at the Spyder, Arrow, and other defense systems.

JULY 14, 2026|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Axon Vision links its AI system with Czech radar to spot drone threats

The system was tested against representative drone scenarios, including detection, tracking, and dynamic target movement, and demonstrated stable performance.

JULY 7, 2026|ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Simcha Applebaum serving as deputy commander within the 188th Brigade.

Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99

Having moved from the horrors of the Holocaust to dedicating his life to the revival of the Jewish state, his experiences are the essence of the story of the Jewish people in the 20th century.

JUNE 25, 2026|ByELI ASHKENAZI

Grapevine May 3, 2023: A different aspect of Liverpool

The coronation of King Charles and his Queen Consort Camilla is providing plenty of fodder for media outlets in Britain and around the world.

MAY 7, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

RUTH BONDY is congratulated by Amos Horev, president of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, in 1974, on her winning the Yitzhak Sadeh Prize for the book ‘The Emissary: The Life of Enzo Sereni.’

Jerusalem, Paris pushing IAEA to bolster anti-Iran stance, Israel says

In his meeting with the Czech President Peter Pavl and Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky, Cohen plans to discuss the threat Iran poses to Israel and the world.

APRIL 3, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is seen at a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on January 25, 2023.

A Prague journey: The trauma of Russia's Ukraine invasion - opinion

We Jews draw strength from each other and our history – making layer after layer, standing strong against evil, and caring for our own people and for all others who need our help.

APRIL 3, 2023ByVICTORIA NEZNANSKY

Passover: Landmark moments in history in the quest for freedom

As we reflect on this story and its relevance to our lives today, it is important to also recognize the ongoing struggle for civil liberties around the world.

APRIL 1, 2023ByMICHAEL KATZ

Alexander Gardner’s portrait of Abraham Lincoln, taken on November 8, 1863.

Lessons on antisemitism, anti-Zionism, the Holocaust at Theresienstadt

EUROPEAN AFFAIRS: Officials and Jewish leaders gathered in Prague and Theresienstadt to discuss fake news, conspiracy theories and antisemitism.

JANUARY 27, 2023ByMAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR

Rafael's SPYDER defense system evolves to shoot down ballistic missile threats

Rafael and its customers researched and analyzed the lessons learned from recent and ongoing armed conflicts involving extensive use of tactical ballistic missiles.

JANUARY 4, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB