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What to watch in Israel this week: Lansky’s Zionism, E.T. on Disney+, and the James Bond curse

TV Time: A new KAN documentary explores Meyer Lansky’s criminal empire, Jewish identity, and surprising ties to Israel, alongside reviews of new streaming additions including E.T. and Ian Fleming.

AUGUST 22, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

JEWISH AMERICAN mobster Meyer Lansky in ‘Lansky – the Zionist Gangster.’

Jerusalem highlights: August 21-27

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

AUGUST 21, 2026|ByHAGAY HACOHEN

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.

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'Jews never lose': Israeli 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

AUGUST 17, 2026|ByRUTH MARKS EGLASH

DJ Raphi on stage at his USA Hype Tour in March this year. His shows include interactive, family-friendly live dance and. music performances.

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'Be you, be awesome': Meet 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

AUGUST 17, 2026|ByCHANI KAPLAN

How online casinos are transforming the global gaming landscape

DECEMBER 23, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN

Lighthearted Hanukkah: Jokes and advice from Jews around the world

Here is a selection of the jokes that happily came my way.

DECEMBER 19, 2025ByBARBARA SOFER

Hanukkiot are on sale at the Mahaneh Yehuda market in Jerusalem. This Sunday, let’s ignite meaningful discussion as Jews start lighting Hanukkah candles, the writer suggests.

Netflix–Warner Bros $72b merger slammed as ‘unprecedented threat’ to jobs, cinemas

Netflix, the force behind "Stranger Things" and "Squid Game," could gain control of marquee Warner Bros titles such as "Batman" and "Casablanca."

DECEMBER 7, 2025ByREUTERS

Netflix seals $72 billion Warner Bros deal in one of decade’s largest media takeovers

What began as a quiet fact-finding mission turned into a $72 billion blockbuster, as Netflix beat out Paramount and Comcast to clinch Warner Bros’ studios.

DECEMBER 7, 2025ByREUTERS

Tovah Feldshuh on portraying Golda Meir, rising antisemitism, and renewed relevance - interview

Tovah Feldshuh reflects on portraying Golda Meir as her filmed performance reaches Israel and global audiences amid rising antisemitism.

DECEMBER 7, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

Tovah Feldshuh: My job as an actor is always to be in my character’s corner.

Understanding responsible gaming practices in online slot entertainment

DECEMBER 3, 2025ByTAMI DEMSKY

Delicious on the go: 5 coffee carts and food trucks worth knowing in the Golan

The Golan isn’t just scenery anymore: New coffee carts and food trucks offer fresh flavors, a rustic vibe, and tasty moments from morning to sunset between hikes.

DECEMBER 3, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV