Just for Fun - Bar Refaeli and Noam Tor Lip Sync in a Fox Ad

Food Critic: The McFalafel

The McFalafel

In times of 'glocalization', it was only a matter of time before the infamous McFalafel entered the menus of Israeli McDonald's chains.  After all, it is following in the footsteps of the McKebab.  In a cleverly entertaining review, Tracy Levy of Haaretz gives into her curiosity and tastes the McFalafel.  Read more.

Greek Bistro 'Kalamata' Opens in Old Jaffa

Photo: JPost

Old Jaffa (Yafo) is a scenic port city just south of Tel Aviv and in many respects has a Grecian vibe with stunning sea views and old streets, which is why restauranteurs chose this hot spot for a Greek bistro.  Read more.

City of Tel Aviv Releases 2011 Events Calendar

Photo: Courtesy Ynet

Events like the Gay Pride Parade, Jazz Fest, White Night (Layla Lavan) and Tel Aviv Marathon announced this week.  Check out all there is to do this year!

Israeli Experts Travel to China to Help Combat Child Abuse

Photo: Ynetnews

Israeli delegation trains Chinese doctors to diagnose and treat child abuse.

Students at Israel's Netanya Academic College Lipdub Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance"

Parsons Dance in Israel

Photo: Courtesy JPost

World famous dance company Parsons Dance performs in Herzliya and Jerusalem.

A Cross-Cultural Prayer

Israelis and Palestinians come together  to pray for rain in the dry country.  It's one of the few things they can agree on!

Rapper does hard time and converts to Orthodox Judaism

Photo: AP

Formerly a protege of P. Diddy, 'Shyne' finds religion in jail and moves to Jerusalem.

Beastie Boys' DJ Tel Aviv Gig Review

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Mix Master Mike tweeted "Israel get ready tonight" prior to his performance, which failed to please.

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A High Tech Marriage Proposal

Photo: Elad Dekel for Ynet

An Israeli proposes to his girlfriend on a miniature silicon chip.  Romantic in a computer nerd sort of way!

Background Story: The Founding of IDC Herzliya

African Refugees Find Jobs, Education, Community in Israel

Photo: Rafi Barbiro for Ynet

This is the story of two African refugees from Sudan and Somalia who escaped to Israel for a better life.  They were accepted into society and now attend my alma mater - IDC Herzliya.  Thanks to Jessica Berger for the story.

Lonely Planet Ranks Tel Aviv 'Worlds Third Hottest City' 2010

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Evyatar Banai - Ad Machar (ּBy Tomorrow)... beautiful song.

'Race for the Cure' Breast Cancer Walk in Jerusalem 2010

Photo: Komen Israel for Ynet

Thousands march in Jerusalem to raise awareness of the #1 killer of women under 60 in Israel.  The participants were mostly women, Israeli and Arab Israeli.

Tel Aviv Nike Night Run 10/10/10