What Brings Tourists to Tel Aviv's Shabby Florentin Neighborhood?
The tourists don't arrive here by chance. Neglect is a dog whistle for young people who lack standards
Israeli Culture
An 'Accidental Jeweler' Who Makes Bold Statements in Wood, Shell, Glass and Metal
For five years now, Keila Sagi has been making her oversize jewelry in a small studio
'Fauda': Just Entertainment or Art Reflecting the Damage of the Occupation?
David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, takes a look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the eyes of the hit series
Israeli Broadcasters Face Struggle for Survival as Channel 2 Splits Up
Three-way competition between Keshet, Reshet and Channel 10 is being made tougher by the decline of reality shows, their traditional cash cow
'Fauda' Aside, Great Israeli Television Is a Myth
In many ways, Israeli television mirrors the local high-tech scene, which has become a great incubator but rarely gets to see startups realize their full potential
Head of Iconic Israeli Theater Festival Unfazed by Pressure to Quit Over Banned Play About Palestinian Prisoners
Director Moni Yosef has been called a Nazi for taking over the Acre Fringe Theater Festival after the play ‘Prisoners of the Occupation’ was banned. He tells Haaretz why he's sticking to his guns
Food
Archaeology
Startling Genetic Diversity Indicates That Ancient Papuans Didn't Even Mix With Each Other
The ancestors of the Papuan New Guinean peoples arrived 50,000+ years ago, scattered into highland and lowland areas, and evidently kept to themselves since then, going by genetic and linguistic evidence
Movies
'Foxtrot' Defies Norms in Highlighting Occupation's Impact on Israeli Society
Shmulik Maoz's 'Foxtrot' shouts the tragic cry of contemporary Israeli life: the howl of parents whose soldier son has died, the bellow of a soldier at a checkpoint, the site of the ruination of Israeli identity
Travel
Things to Do Around Israel, September 20-29
Your guide to exhibits, tours and other attractions around Israel
Books
Amos Oz, a Fanatic of the Two-state Solution
In his new nonfiction book the novelist’s language is wondrous as usual, but behind it lurks all the problems of the Zionist left – from arrogance and sanctification of secularism to dodging the toughest questions
Health
'Healthy' Artisan Bread Might Not Actually Be Better Than White Bread, Israeli Study Finds
New research shows that at least half the subjects tested did better with plain white bread than with so-called ‘healthy’ whole wheat slices
Science
Israel's Booming Medical Marijuana Industry Now Offers Hope to Autism Patients
Thanks to the country’s liberal research policies, two studies are progressing that could dramatically improve the lives of autistic kids and their families
Television
Jordan Peele Working on TV Drama Based on Real-life Nazi Hunters in 1970s America
'The Hunt' will focus on group who go after Nazis who embedded themselves in American society, aided by U.S. government
Arts & Leisure
Israel's Take on Burning Man: Where Radical Behavior Is Discouraged and Arabs Are Turned Away
The security briefing at the entrance to the compound that was designated for sexual activity eliminated whatever desire was left. At some point you realize what the veterans already know: Nothing is happening
Poem of the Week
Poem of the Week Lovely and a Bit Naughty: Hebrew Rain and Chained Cranes in Spain
As Poem of the Week bids farewell, Solomon Ibn Gabirol paints an alluring winter landscape.
Theater
Is Anyone From Auschwitz in the House Tonight? Holocaust Sketch Comedy Hits Tel Aviv
While Israeli high school trips to Poland are increasingly being criticized for their content and commercialization, the new show 'Bira ve Nazkira' aims to use humor to convey Holocaust awareness
