Georgia

Georgia candidate faces backlash over Passover ad with challah instead of matzah

A Georgia Senate candidate faces backlash after a Passover ad featured challah, a bread traditionally avoided during the holiday. The gaffe sparked ridicule across political and Jewish circles.

A Georgia Democratic candidate for the state Senate, Nathalie Kanani, came under ridicule after a Passover ad published in the Atlanta Jewish Times reportedly featured challah, a leavened bread traditionally avoided during the holiday. April 5, 2026.
OMRI GANDELMAN (with ball) celebrates after scoring the equalizing goal in Israel’s 2-2 friendly draw with Georgia in Tbilisi over the weekend.

Israeli national soccer team draws at Georgia in friendly

IN THE world rankings published this week, 18-year-old Israeli judoka Izhak Ashpiz was No. 14 in the under-60 kg weight class.

Prince of Tbilisi: Teen Izhak Ashpiz’s impressively stoic rise to Israeli judo royalty

People pay their last respects to Georgia's late Patriarch Ilia II as his remains are carried to the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia March 18, 2026.

Ilia II, Georgian Church leader who shaped national identity, dies at 93


A dream vacation in the green heart of Georgia – and no, it’s not what you thought

Pastoral lake, wine, ATVs through vineyards, a Slavic bathhouse, and local cuisine. Omri Galperin explored eastern Georgia – returning with peace of mind and a bottle of Chacha.

The modern Georgian restaurant at Lopota, beneath which lies the Château Buera winery

1.8 million-year-old human jawbone discovered in Georgia; a key ‘to Eurasia's first colonies’

The Orozmani site, 100 kilometers from Tbilisi, contains layers dated 1.77-1.84 million years old and could reveal the lifestyle of Eurasia's first human colonies outside Africa.

1.8 million year old human jawbone found in Georgia.

Blue-and-white dominates Greece in statement warm-up victory ahead of EuroBasket

The victory comes just a day after Israel blew out Cyprus by 40 points, with a strong second half.

THE ISRAEL National Team celebrates together on the court after a dominant 75–58 victory over Greece, marking the blue-and-white’s first win against the powerhouse in nearly three decades.

From Bronze Age to Byzantium: Ancient DNA Maps 5,000 Years of Life in the Caucasus

"We identified numerous individuals with deformed skulls who were genetically Central Asian, and we even found direct genealogical links to the Avars and Huns" said the lead author.

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Emory University shooter likely targeted CDC over COVID conspiracy, suspected shooter's family says

A police officer was killed, leaving behind a pregnant wife two children.

A sign of the CDC is seen on a podium during the meeting of the members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) advisory panel for vaccines convenes in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 25, 2025.

Geocase chair discusses Georgia, a nation caught between Russian alignment and Western alliance

Georgia’s EU ambitions stall as the country faces growing political and geopolitical tensions.

Victor Kipiani

The cheapest city in Europe – beer for NIS 6 and a weekend for NIS 520

Discover the beautiful capital with free sites like the Holy Trinity Cathedral and Bridge of Peace, delicious local food, and public transport for just 1 shekel – a perfect affordable getaway.

 Bridge of Peace, Tbilisi

Georgia stops $3m. illegal uranium sale that could've been used for bombs

A Georgian and a Turkish national were detained for handling and attempting to sell $3 million worth of uranium, which could have been used for a bomb.

 Georgia's authorities stop an illegal uranium sale. Stock photo.

A "Israeli" hotel and amusement park opens in Georgia. How much will it cost?

With an investment of $70 million, the Diamond Resort Hotel was recently inaugurated along with new attractions at the Kass Land tourist site, where the Diamond Bridge was built in Georgia.

 Diamond Resort Hotel

Georgia’s ultimate escape: Kass Land Resort is where nature meets extreme fun

The luxurious Diamond Resort Hotel is now fully open. It offers 120 spacious and upscale guest rooms, many of which are large villas perfect for couples and families.

THE KASS LAND Diamond Resort in Georgia, including a hotel, adventure park and kosher restaurant.