Holyland

Israeli creators expand their presence in Hollywood

The “Yetzira” project was financed and supported by the Culture Ministry of Israel.

Leading Israeli television creators in Los Angeles
The Holyland Towers built on Jerusalem’s western ridge in the early 2000s marked a radical break architecturally from what came before in the city.

Holyland towers: The 'monster' that changed Jerusalem's skyline forever

 Anti-missile system fires interception missiles as missiles fired from Iran as seen from the West Bank, June 18, 2025.

Despite wars and missile attacks, there's no place like The Holy Land - opinion

 HOLY GEMS management: (L to R) Mendy Taub; Tali Shalem Taub; Yossi Taub

Gems from Israel


Former Jerusalem mayor escapes 6-year jail sentence due to health

In surprise delivery by Supreme Court, Lupolianski get 6-month community service sentence; Dankner gets 2 years instead of 3.

Uri Lupolianski

Supreme Court sends Olmert to slammer with reduced sentence

First PM in history to get jail sentence; will serve 18 months rather than 6 years.

Ehud Olmert

Dem Bones, Dem bones, Dem Dry Bones

The Jerusalem Post

Tel Aviv financial police slow on cases with multiple suspects, shows report

Report states record keeping was deficient in 49% of such frozen cases.

Attorney-General Yehuda Weinstein

Homeward Bound - A Dogged Hearty Story

The Jerusalem Post

On the festival of love, JPost readers share how their relationships blossomed in the holy land

In honor of Tu Be'Av, four couples reminisce about the moments they met their soulmates and the journeys they took before tying the knot.

Couple on the beach in Herzliya

Analysis: How many years in prison will Olmert really serve?

While most commentators do not think the former prime minister has much of a chance of tossing out his Holyland conviction, there is a strong chance that the six year sentence will be reduced.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert

Homy promises to take care of your home when you’re away

A new Israeli company wants to take care of your empty apartment.

Oranit Tal, founder and CEO of Homy

Former Olmert aide Zaken freed from prison after serving time for Holyland role

Olmert was convicted on two counts of bribery by Tel Aviv District Court Judge David Rozen in March and sentenced to six years in prison in May.

Shula Zaken

Parole board approves Shula Zaken's request to shorten sentence

Following the parole board ruling to shorten her sentence, she was expected to be released on January 26.

Shula Zaken