The documentary “The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue” has taken home the People’s Choice Award for best documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). It chronicles retired Israeli General Noam Tibon’s daring rescue of his family during the … Continue reading →

Israel’s Nimrod Ryeder (see here previously) won two Jiu-Jitsu gold medals at the World Games in Chengdu, China. First in the Men’s under 77kg, and then the following day in the Men’s Open. https://www.theworldgames.org/results#athlete=Nimrod%20RYEDER:13678

Readers may have read about attempts by Spanish thugs to disrupt riders from Israel Premier Tech during the recent Vuelta a España cycling tournament. Well they didn’t prevent IPT’s Matthew Riccitello from winning the White Jersey for best young rider. … Continue reading →

Israel’s Ruach Hashem Gordon (see here previously) won the Combat 57kg Men’s silver medal in Muaythai at the World Games in Chengdu, China. https://www.theworldgames.org/sports/Muaythai-55

22-year-old former paratrooper Omer Halabi will be the first Israeli contestant in the international Mr. Universe contest (Nov 15-23, Hollywood, California). https://www.jns.org/from-israeli-paratrooper-and-bodybuilder-to-mister-universe-contestant/

The documentary “Ada: My Mother the Architect” premiered in the US in May. It centers on Ada Karmi-Melamede who co-designed Israel’s Supreme Court, helped shape Ben Gurion Airport, designed buildings in the US and taught at Columbia University. Famous in … Continue reading →

Japan Month in Tel Aviv’s Dizengoff Centre, attracted over 700,000 visitors. It featured lectures, travel, Lego, crafts, photo booths, costume competition, dragon ball, karate, and more. https://www.secrettelaviv.com/tickets/japan-month-dizengoff-center