Women Of The Wall Demand Protection In Supreme Court Petition
The feminist prayer group Women of the Wall filed a petition with the Israeli High Court today to demand protection during its prayer services.
WATCH: Lifeguard Tower Transformed Into Tiny Tel Aviv Hotel
A tiny hotel built in a lifeguard tower on a Tel Aviv beach includes a living room, a bedroom and killer ocean views.
Ultra-Orthodox Threaten To Disrupt Jerusalem Marathon Over Military Enlistment
Ultra-Orthodox protesters have threatened to disrupt the Jerusalem marathon on Friday unless the police release a Haredi army defector.
Why Does Celebrity Muslim Scholar Reza Aslan Have A Hebrew Tattoo?
Reza Aslan’s Hebrew tattoo gets the Iranian-American Muslim, who is a professor and the host of a CNN show on religion, confused for a Jew.
WATCH: The Orthodox Are Wearing Popcorn Hats In Israel
A streimel hat made of popcorn has popped up (apologies) as one of the most popular (sorry) costumes in ultra-Orthodox Israel this Purim.
Netanyahu Commits To Ending Western Wall Impasse
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to finding a deal to the Western Wall impasse in a meeting with Reform leaders.
Waze Users To Help Prevent Roadkill
Waze is partnering with the Society For The Protection Of Nature In Israel to prevent roadkill on Israeli roads.
This Hasidic Purim Costume Hat Doubles As A Snack
Introducing the popcorn streimel, Purim’s most snackable costume.
WATCH: Middle East Journalists Deal With Kid Interruptions, Too
When a BBC interview went viral last week after the interviewee’s children burst in the room, Israeli and Palestinian journalists nodded in recognition.
Q&A: Reza Aslan’s ‘Believer’ Goes Inside Ultra-Orthodox World
Reza Aslan’s new CNN series “Believer” tackles the world of misunderstood religions, including the ultra-Orthodox in Israel.