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Tali Mekere: A first-generation engineer's path to success from Ethiopia to Netanya

“There are amazing people who are willing to help. With determination and belief in yourself, anything is possible.”

Tali Mekere
HAVANA ROSE LIU (left) and Leo Woodall in ‘Tuner.’

'Tuner' mixes classical music, crime, and Dustin Hoffman - review

BEDOUIN STUDENTS seen in their bedouin village outside of the Israeli settlement of Kfar Adumim. September 25, 2017.

Against all odds: Successful education evolving in Israel's unrecognized Bedouin villages - opinion

“From ancient constellations to modern games of chance, Jewish culture has long balanced the idea of fate and luck with free will and meaning.”

What "Mazel Tov" reveals about Judaism's long relationship with luck


A grant to study Hebrew is ‘woke DEI,’ Ted Cruz says

A study of Hebrew grammar's noun genders was flagged as "woke" in Senator Cruz's new database of federal grants, one of seven Israel-linked projects targeted despite his strong support for Israel.

 Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition conference in Las Vegas, Nov. 5 2021.

'Theodor' returns to Israeli Opera

The opera attempts to answer why and how Zionism – and our own existence as Hebrew-speaking Jews in Israel – emerged.

 Theodor

Technion honors 'Hebrew Language Day' by remembering 'The War of the Languages'

Following the revival of Hebrew, there was a struggle to implement the language into universities, leading to "The War of the Languages."

 Signs held up with the writing "speak in Hebrew" written on them.

'Reflecting our reality': 'Hostages' voted as Hebrew word of the year

According to the academy, the word hostages received 45% of votes, while the word "bravery" came in second, garnering 11% of votes. 

 Hostage Square. January 14, 2025.

Coding with Saar: Affordable online programming courses in Hebrew


WhatsApp rolls out new voice message transcription feature, now also in Hebrew

The technology behind this feature is based on machine learning and natural language processing, ensuring accurate and high-quality transcription.

 WhatsApp will transcribe voice notes

Bridging gaps: Bamizrach! 'In the East' festival offers the interface for healing

The last day of the four-dayer includes the annual gathering of the World Federation of Tunisian Jewry and the community’s Eid al-Banat festivities.

 GIL RON SHAMA (center) and his Diwan Halev ensemble.

Singer-songwriter Yael Deckelbaum discusses new music, growth in self confidence - interview

“It feels good to be able to put something delicate out there for your kind hearts, especially during these crazy times," the singer said.

 YAEL DECKELBAUM

Myths and war at Katzar Theater Festival

Artistic co-directors Tamar Keenan and Noah Schechter selected 17 plays out of roughly 400 offered. 

 ‘YOCHI AFTER the War’ at the Katzar Theater Festival.

U.S. visa waiver - ESTA form in Hebrew for Israelis

Dreaming of a visit to the United States? The good news is that Israelis can enjoy an easy and simple process to obtain a visa waiver through the ESTA form.

 Visa Waiver for the United States - ESTA Form in Hebrew for Israelis