Ofri knows where she is going
Israel’s Ofri Yaakobi won the U18 Orienteering Sprint race at the European Youth Championship in the Czech Republic in the relatively new sport of Sports Navigation.
Rafi beats antisemite
Israeli MMA fighter Rafi Aronov - who bravely fought against Hamas terrorists on 7 Oct - secured a major victory in London against Brad Wheeler, a known antisemite and vocal hater of Israel. Rafi walked into the arena proudly carrying the Israeli flag and walked out with his head high.
The jellyfish have gone
It is incredible, but after the end of the 3 weeks, terminating with the Fast of Av, nearly all the jellyfish (meduzot) vanish from Israel’s beaches. So come here to enjoy safe, refreshing bathing in the warm Mediterranean.
Silver medals
Israel’s Tamar Steinberg won the silver medal at the World Sailing Championship in Aarhus, Denmark. Israelis Daniela Peleg finished in fifth place and Sharon Kantor in sixth place. Israel’s Nadav Levi won the BC2 silver at the 2025 World Boccia European Championships in Zagreb for people with disabilities.
Film Award winners
The 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival awarded Gal Gadot and US producer Lawrence Bender special awards of recognition. Gadot said, “I love my country, and I’m proud to be a part of it and to raise our voice for it.” Bender said, “Israel is where my soul is. each of us has to do our part.”
Knesset museum opens
For the first time, the public can step inside Israel’s original Knesset building in the heart of Jerusalem — now transformed into a museum. Visitors can take a selfie with David Ben-Gurion, browse declassified protocols and walk through the halls where Israel’s early leaders shaped the nation.
Consecutive World jiu-jitsu gold
Israel’s Nimrod Ryeder defeated UAE rival to retain his under-77kg jiu-jitsu title at the 12th World Games in Chengdu, China. The World Games features 34 sports. Israel’s delegation has already earned seven medals at this year’s event: two golds, two silvers, and three bronzes.
World Para table tennis champion
Israel’s Caroline Tabib won the US Open para table tennis title.
European junior downhill cycling champion
Israel’s Omri Danon won the men’s junior gold medal at the 2025 UEC Mountain Bike Downhill European Championships in La Molina, Spain. The Israeli national anthem in Spain!
The Jewish music event of the year
Israel’s Ishay Ribo took the stage at Woodstock, New York, with more than 14,000 people from near and far. It was the largest Jewish music event of the year and the first of its kind at this iconic venue.