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'I'm going there either way': Why Jewish athletes still choose Israel for Maccabiah

After war, delays, and uncertainty, thousands of Jewish athletes are still choosing to come to Israel for the 22nd Maccabiah Games

Maccabiah Games opening ceremony 2021.Premium
Daniel Voloshchuk's handmade Russian project won first-place in the My Family Story competition, exploring the gaps in many Jewish family histories.

Students from 31 countries explore their Jewish roots in ANU competition

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Eurovision’s grand final proceeds amid protests over Israel’s participation

Jinhyung Park.

Arthur Rubinstein’s piano competition: A rich tale of two cities and one legacy


Canadian pianist Chen wins Rubinstein crown in Israel

The winners were announced at the conclusion of the 17-day competition in Tel Aviv on Saturday. Chen received $50,000 while 2nd-place Gigashvili won $20,000 and 3rd-place Yukin $10,000.

 CANADIAN PIANIST Kevin Chen in a performance, last week.

L’Oréal Israel announces Brandstorm 2023 winners

The winning group’s project was based on consumer insight that claims there are currently no personalized instructional videos teaching makeup techniques.

 The logo of French cosmetics group L'Oreal is seen on the company's building.

Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition is back for 17th edition

This year’s edition features 36 contestants, aged 18-32, from 18 countries. The lineup reflects that broad spread of genes, cultural baggage and citizenship.

 ARTHUR RUBINSTEIN prepares for a performance.

Israeli series to take part in France’s ‘Series Mania’ contest

Israeli series have done extremely well at this competition in the past, so this competition is closely watched here.

 ‘A BODY THAT WORKS’ with Yehuda Levi, Rotem Sela, Lior Raz and Gal Malka.

This online competition is looking to find the world's ugliest dog

Pretty pets "need not apply."

 'Pippo di Parma'

Moscow says calls to ban Russian athletes from Olympics 'unacceptable'

The Russian government does not agree with the calls from many international ministers to ban Russian athletes from competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic games.

 Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's High Jump - Final - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 7, 2021. Maria Lasitskene of the Russian Olympic Committee celebrates after winning gold

Israel’s National Bible Quiz crowns two co-champions

Shlomo Mundshein from Jerusalem and Samson Jacob from Beit Shemesh beat 10 other Israeli champions from their respective regions and claimed first prize.

 Shlomo Mundshain from Jerusalem and Samson Jacob from Beit Shemesh were crowned co-champions at the 2022 National Bible Quiz.

Ariel University team wins 3rd place in hackathon

Given just 24 hours, they were tasked to develop security applications using the NVIDIA tech platforms.

 Two members of the Ariel University hackathon team.

TARBOOT contest announces startup winners

TARBOOT is an international technology innovation competition dealing with the digital use of heritage and cultural content.

 Finalists and judges of the TARBOOT competition at the National Library of Israel.

Eurovision changes voting for finalists - will Israel's chances suffer?

Viewers from countries not taking part in Eurovision will be able to vote for the first time ever – a move that could affect Israel’s prospects of winning the contest.

 KALUSH ORCHESTRA from Ukraine pose for photographers after winning the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, in Turin, Saturday night.