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Jessica Steinberg
Jessica Steinberg
Jessica Steinberg covers the Sabra scene from south to north and back to the center.
Documentary 'Mrs. G' about the life and times of Gotttex creator Lea Gottlieb premiered at DocAviv spring 2019 (Courtesy 'Mrs. G')
August 17, 2019, 10:58 am
Fashion and family clash in ‘Mrs. G.,’ a film about Gottex swimsuit doyenne
First Israeli documentary about local design industry unfolds relationship dramas in Lea Gottlieb’s family
By Jessica Steinberg
Tal Paz-Fridman's 'The Uniqueness of Waves XXV,' taken at dusk at the Tel Aviv port; for this photographer, the series is a practice of photographic meditation - an attempt to calm the inner waves with awareness of the here and now (Courtesy Tal Paz-Fridman)
August 10, 2019, 10:23 am
Through the lens, photographer finds solace in the land
Raised in the shadow of tragedy, Tal Paz-Fridman uses his camera to seek peace. His photos resonate with others, too
By Jessica Steinberg
At the 2018 Klezmer Festival in Safed (David Cohen/Flash 90)
August 8, 2019, 12:36 pm
Annual Klezmer Festival opens Monday in Safed
More than 100 free concerts on offer throughout the northern hilltop city during the musical event
By Jessica Steinberg
Intensive, mostly impromptu discussions that took place at Jerusalem's Zion Square during Tisha B'av 2015 (Courtesy Yerushalmim)
August 6, 2019, 12:01 pm
Tel Aviv to mark Tisha B’av fast with dialogue on social issues
In an effort to help improve unity and facilitate conversations, municipality will co-sponsor discussion groups at Habima Square
By Jessica Steinberg
15 lucky couples will get to propose marriage against the backdrop of Tel Aviv's City Hall, decorated for the upcoming Tu B'Av, Israel's version of Valentine's Day (Courtesy City of Tel Aviv-Jaffa)
August 5, 2019, 12:12 am
For this challenge, all you have to say is ‘I do’
Tel Aviv gives lovers the chance to pop the question in style on the eve of Tu B’Av, Israel’s Valentine’s Day
By Jessica Steinberg
Stargazing near Kfar Hanokdim, during the annual August meteor showers. (Courtesy, Yoni Gritzner)
August 4, 2019, 10:15 pm
Head south for stargazing and some Hebrew music in August
Arad and Kfar Hanokdim host back-to-back festivals toward the end of the summer
By Jessica Steinberg
'A Sick Day for Morris McGee,' one of the performances coming to Israel for the annual Puppet Theater festival, August 18-22, 2019 (Courtesy Dor Kermi)
July 31, 2019, 1:14 am
Puppets to descend upon Jerusalem for annual festival
Serious and silly, the marionettes and their masters will perform for four days in August
By Jessica Steinberg
Tsachi Halevi (left) and Meital Dohan in 'Mossad,' the comic-drama feature film recently filmed in Israel (Courtesy Meital Dohan Instagram)
July 29, 2019, 1:18 am
Actress Meital Dohan reveals relationship with Al Pacino
The two actors, between whom there is a 40-year age difference, met at a Hollywood party
By Jessica Steinberg
Michal Klimberg (left) and Shir Halperin partnered together to create Make Eat, a shared cooking space for small-scale food manufacturers (Afik Gabay)
July 27, 2019, 12:21 pm
Former candy factory gets set to let small chefs bust out of their home kitchens
Licensed and fully kitted out, co-cooking space Make Eat wants to make artisanal food producers’ dreams come true
By Jessica Steinberg
From the Tel Aviv municipality's video promoting its new app, Tel Aviv Beaches, offering up-to-date information about the weather at the city's beaches. (Courtesy screen grab)
July 23, 2019, 7:04 pm
New app tracks beach conditions in Tel Aviv-Jaffa
Municipality project offers up-to-date information on weather at the shore and allows users to rent sun beds and chairs by phone
By Jessica Steinberg
Stalks of ice plant, found and picked by forager Yatir Sade, which yield a salty, crunchy flavor and texture (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
July 20, 2019, 6:49 am
Roots trip: A forager plumbs the coast for edible greens and authenticity
Beachcomber Yatir Sade brings his handfuls of produce to a Caesarea restaurant, where the wild plants are transformed into a gourmet dining experience
By Jessica Steinberg
One of the local contestants competing in "Ninja Israel," the Keshet show based on the popular Japanese and American versions. (Courtesy Keshet)
July 18, 2019, 11:57 pm
Ninja Park brings obstacle course challenge to four Israeli cities
Inspired by hit TV series, popular indoor entertainment park comes to Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa and Rishon Lezion for summer 2019
By Jessica Steinberg
Motivational speaker Tony Robbins will speak in Israel on October 4, 2019 in Tel Aviv (Courtesy PR)
July 14, 2019, 11:55 am
Motivational guru Tony Robbins books October date in Tel Aviv
Speaker and personal development coach accused of sexual misconduct by former staffers and fans will be in Israel for the first time
By Jessica Steinberg
A wedding dress with an embroidered marijuana leaf on the front was displayed at the High Vibe Bride booth during the Cannabis Wedding Expo in Los Angeles in January 2019 (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
July 13, 2019, 6:55 am
Joint in holy matrimony? At many Israeli weddings, weed is the new whiskey
Once the chuppah is over and the glass is broken, young newlyweds celebrate with their friends by getting high on the dance floor
By Jessica Steinberg
The 'Window Frames' installation, part of the Mekudeshet 2019 festival (Courtesy Eric Potterman)
July 12, 2019, 9:36 am
Windows into Jerusalem’s history commemorate the artist who collected them
‘Window Stories,’ the first installment of this year’s Mekudeshet Festival, was created to remember artist and activist Yoram Amir, who died in March
By Jessica Steinberg
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