Competition

Eurovision’s grand final proceeds amid protests over Israel’s participation

The Eurovision Song Contest final kicks off in Vienna amid protests and a boycott by five countries over Israel’s participation.

Eurovision 2026 logo
Jinhyung Park.

Arthur Rubinstein’s piano competition: A rich tale of two cities and one legacy

Call of Duty

An Israeli took second place in the international Call of Duty tournament

Akiva Shrier wins the International Bible Quiz on April 19 in Jerusalem, Israel.

These American teens ranked high in Israel’s Bible Quiz, in strongest US showing in 50 years


EdTech final: Israeli triumph and the surprising social prize

Eight start-ups won at the GESA finals, including Jessica, born as James, who developed an app to prevent recidivism; Israeli apps Nick Academy and VOCA TOOKI also won.

 Avi warshavsky, Aya Bentur (Nick Academy), Yossi Baidatz, and Shmuel Ashkenazi

Start-up competition in the digital health field

EY and IATI launch a startup competition to provide companies with the opportunity to present their developments to leading investors.

Digital Health Startup Competition

America-Israel Cultural Foundation announces winners of 2024 Aviv Competition

Twenty-eight contestants between the ages of 21 and 30 competed in the 2024 Aviv Competitions.

 THE Aviv Competitions prize winners.

Meet Valerie Hamaty, the Arab Christian leading the race to represent Israel at Eurovision

Valerie, a ninth-generation native of Jaffa and polyglot who speaks five languages, began her education at a French Christian school in Jaffa before transferring to a public school in Tel Aviv.

 Israeli singer Valerie Hamaty performs at the 2022 ACUM Awards ceremony for Hebrew Song near Tel Aviv, Sept. 7, 2022.

Rabbi Pinto to parents: “Competition among children is Greek culture”


Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival spotlights best of Jewish cinema

The Jerusalem Cinematheque is hosting the festival from December 28 - January 2, including wide-ranging genres and competitions.

A SCENE FROM ‘A Jew in America – Torn Identity.’

Fighter sets combat sports record with 2.9-second knockout. Watch video

Underdog Justin Watson secured first career victory by defeating favored Cole Ferrell, who held 12 prior wins.

 KO. Illustration.

Insurance agents president: "No real competition"

Shlomo Isaac: Israel ranks last in insurance companies to policyholders ratio | We all pay the price | Expensive car insurance despite decline in theft rates

 Shlomo Isaac

Harel Insurance and Finance supports athlete Yael Kadshai in Dakar Rally 2025

Harel Heroes aims to promote inspiring stories from Israeli society, focusing on sports, unique rescue missions, and personal victories.

 Liat Sadan

Floating bathtubs battle it out in a colorful Belgian regatta

Over 200 participants showcased their creativity in the annual Belgian bathtub regatta on the Meuse River, featuring rafts adorned with iconic symbols like the Manneken Pis and Atomium.