Jerusalem’s Botanical Garden hosts the 2025 Winter Dreams festival, the largest light sculpture exhibition in the world, until 30 Jan 2026. It comprises a multi-sensory experience (2 million colorful LED lights) , a culinary experience, giant displays, and a winter … Continue reading →

Israelis won seven medals at the World Kickboxing Championships in Abu Dhabi. 26-year-old Yulia Sachkov won gold in the women’s 52kg event, while Osaid Gouda (75kg) and Yosef Aybazli won silver in the men’s events. Four other Israelis won bronze … Continue reading →

Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 121-119 win to inflict the first loss of the season for reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder. Avdija scored 26 points, including a personal best 15 free throws. … Continue reading →

Israeli windsurfer Daniela Peleg, 21, won her second straight iQFOiL European title in Palermo. Israel’s National anthem Hatikvah rang out over the water, sealing her place as one of the sport’s fiercest rising talents. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-israeli-windsurfer-secures-european-title-for-second-consecutive-year/

Israel’s Kobi Oren runs ultra-marathons – races that last many days. His latest run in Italy covered 3,417 miles (5,500 km) and took 54 days, averaging 20 hours a day. He was the only one to complete the race. Not … Continue reading →

In October and November, Florida Atlantic University presented four performances of the Jerusalem Ballet. They performed “Houdini – the Other Side” and “Memento”, twice each on separate evenings. https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/jerusalem-ballet.php https://southfloridatheater.com/2025/10/29/jerusalem-ballets-american-debut-at-faus-university-theatre-features-houdini-the-other-side-an-original-awe-inspiring-and-heart-stopping-biopic-of-the-w/