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


Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition is back for 17th edition

This year’s edition features 36 contestants, aged 18-32, from 18 countries. The lineup reflects that broad spread of genes, cultural baggage and citizenship.

 ARTHUR RUBINSTEIN prepares for a performance.

Israeli series to take part in France’s ‘Series Mania’ contest

Israeli series have done extremely well at this competition in the past, so this competition is closely watched here.

 ‘A BODY THAT WORKS’ with Yehuda Levi, Rotem Sela, Lior Raz and Gal Malka.

This online competition is looking to find the world's ugliest dog

Pretty pets "need not apply."

 'Pippo di Parma'

Moscow says calls to ban Russian athletes from Olympics 'unacceptable'

The Russian government does not agree with the calls from many international ministers to ban Russian athletes from competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic games.

 Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's High Jump - Final - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 7, 2021. Maria Lasitskene of the Russian Olympic Committee celebrates after winning gold

Israel’s National Bible Quiz crowns two co-champions

Shlomo Mundshein from Jerusalem and Samson Jacob from Beit Shemesh beat 10 other Israeli champions from their respective regions and claimed first prize.

 Shlomo Mundshain from Jerusalem and Samson Jacob from Beit Shemesh were crowned co-champions at the 2022 National Bible Quiz.

Ariel University team wins 3rd place in hackathon

Given just 24 hours, they were tasked to develop security applications using the NVIDIA tech platforms.

 Two members of the Ariel University hackathon team.

TARBOOT contest announces startup winners

TARBOOT is an international technology innovation competition dealing with the digital use of heritage and cultural content.

 Finalists and judges of the TARBOOT competition at the National Library of Israel.

Eurovision changes voting for finalists - will Israel's chances suffer?

Viewers from countries not taking part in Eurovision will be able to vote for the first time ever – a move that could affect Israel’s prospects of winning the contest.

 KALUSH ORCHESTRA from Ukraine pose for photographers after winning the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, in Turin, Saturday night.

Israelis head to Qatar by the thousands ahead of World Cup

WORLD CUP AFFAIRS: Israeli soccer fans are going global for sports’ biggest event.

 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Preview, Doha, Qatar - November 18, 2022 The FIFA World Cup logo is pictured on the Corniche Promenade ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

These are the Jewish NHL players to watch this season

The first puck drops on Friday, ironically in Prague, in a match between the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks.

 Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils in action against the Chicago Blackhawks at Prudential Center in Newark, Oct. 15, 2021.