Entertainment

'Jews never lose': comedian Yohay Sponder finds laughter amid war and hate

Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder is using humor to unite Jewish audiences worldwide, finding laughter amid war, loss, and rising antisemitism

|ByRUTH MARKS EGLASH
Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder has taken his English-language stand-up show to audiences around the world, using humor to tackle war, antisemitism, and Jewish identity. Premium
DJ Raphi on stage at his USA Hype Tour in March this year. His shows include interactive, family-friendly live dance and. music performances.PremiumPremium

'Be you, be awesome': the Israeli DJ dancing to a billion views

From a shy child to a billion YouTube views, DJ Raphi is getting children around the world on their feet

|ByCHANI KAPLAN
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Luxury, quiet, and fine food: Finding true luxury and quiet in the Israeli desert

A one-time chef's dinner at Shaharut became a peaceful desert stay with Edom views, local food, yoga, pools, and a cocktail class.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
AI-powered tools can now analyze facial features and generate a PSL attractiveness score from a single selfie.

How to get your PSL rating from a photo (2026 Step-by-Step)

By Alex Rivera - how-to and AI-apps writer. Alex breaks down trending apps into steps anyone can follow. This guide reflects tools tested in July 2026.

|ByIN COOPERATION WITH OVERCHAT AI

Not just in the North: The hidden pools and wet trails you need to know

We’ve gathered five sites - from the Galilee to the Great Crater - that prove that even in the hottest season of the year, Israeli nature knows how to offer shade, water, and coolness.

JULY 6, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI
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One of Israel's rarest springs reopens: Ein Mabua returns for the summer hiking season

Following upgrades including a new parking lot, safe access path, and renovated restrooms, the Prat Stream site reopens free with registration.

JULY 5, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI
Ein Mabua.

Jerusalem Film Festival returns with Sundance hits, Cannes winners, and Israeli premieres

The 43rd edition of the festival, which was founded to bring the best international films to Israel and to promote Israeli filmmaking, will be at the Jerusalem Cinematheque and the Lev Smadar theater

JULY 4, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
CRISTIAN MUNGIU’S ‘Fjord’ won the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year.

What to watch this week: The story behind ‘Shoah,’ the end of ‘The Bear,’ and a riveting ‘Betrayal’

TV TIME: 'All I Had Was Nothingness' is a kind of road movie that follows 'Shoah' creator Lanzmann through many different roads in Germany, Poland, Israel, and the US.

JULY 4, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
‘ALL I HAD WAS NOTHINGNESS’

From ancient pastimes to modern digital experiences

JULY 3, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH DIMITAR TODOROV
“Fate and risk have evolved into a decentralized digital experience.”

How technology has reshaped interactive entertainment worldwide

JULY 2, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH DIMITAR TODOROV
“Entertainment is now a borderless, mobile-first digital experience.”

The evolution of chance-based entertainment through the ages

JULY 1, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH DIMITAR TODOROV
“Digital networks now dissolve those physical boundaries completely.”

A historical overview of gambling in the Middle East

Explore gambling in the Middle East from ancient dice and maysir to Islamic law, Ottoman coffeehouses, casinos, and UAE regulation.

JUNE 29, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH BAZOOM
"A historical overview of gambling in the Middle East, from ancient civilizations to modern regulation."

Israeli Cinema Day returns with NIS 10 tickets across country

Among the films scheduled to be shown are Checkout, American Henna, Underwater Speculations, ‘Cuz You’re Ugly, and more!

JUNE 15, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
Checkout, a feature film at Israeli Cinema Day.

How games of chance became part of modern entertainment culture

JUNE 8, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH AMRYTT MEDIA
Games of chance have evolved from traditional social pastimes into a modern form of digital entertainment.