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‘Passover Coke’ could become obsolete as Trump says Coca-Cola will use ‘REAL’ sugar in US soda

BY PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:22:38 GMT

Such a change would obviate Coca-Cola’s special runs for Passover — and the fervent searches that some kosher-keeping Jews undertake to secure the scarce “yellow-cap” bottles of Coke that result.

Montenegro: Kosher Adriatic luxury at the Dukley Hotel

BY DAVID ZEV HARRIS AND MARK GORDON — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:19:40 GMT

Dukley Hotels & Resort offers privacy, luxury, and a genuine warm smile, just a short walk from the historic Old Town of Budva, Montenegro, on the Adriatic Coast.

Dan Accadia Resort unveils NIS 75 m. upgrade of its historic Chalet wing in Herzliya

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:57:06 GMT

Each of the 40 sq m garden rooms now opens onto a private lawn facing the Mediterranean and the resort pool, while 35 sq m terrace rooms feature newly styled balconies with unobstructed sea views.

Gal Gadot visits sites of the October 7 massacre to honor the victims

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 18:34:12 GMT

Erin Molan: A role model and modern Righteous Gentile

BY JONATHAN FELDSTEIN — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:41:11 GMT

Throughout all her media presence, speaking, and platforms, Erin Molan continues to challenge narratives, inspire action, and amplify a message of moral courage. 

He’s back: Larry David teams up with the Obamas to create new TV comedy series about US history

BY GRACE GILSON — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:31:55 GMT

The summary for the show reads: “President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the history of our nation on this special occasion…But then Larry David called."

Five facts on Superman’s Jewish immigrant origins and James Gunn’s reboot

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:18:41 GMT

Superman has always been an immigrant, and, by extension, a Jewish immigrant, long before today’s culture wars. Gunn’s film merely foregrounds a theme embedded in the hero’s DNA since 1938.

The secret joke for Israelis in Stephen King's 'Life of Chuck'

BY AMIT SLONIM — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:13:05 GMT

Based on Stephen King's 2020 short novella, the film didn’t become a box office hit, but it seems that everyone who watched it couldn't stop thinking about it days later.

Freed hostage Yarden Bibas meets his 'brother,' American rocker David Draiman in Tel Aviv

BY DAVID BRINN AND SAGI BEN NUN — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:27:07 GMT

World-famous rockstar David Draiman met with former hostage Yarden Bibas after creating a special message for Bibas after the funeral of his family, who were brutally murdered in Gaza.

'Are We There Yet?' Building and sustaining healthy marriages - review

BY NEVILLE TELLER — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:41:59 GMT

For couples contemplating, or embarking on, marriage, or who are already navigating its hidden depths, Are We There Yet? is essential and rewarding reading.

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath delight adoring fans in emotional farewell gig

BY REUTERS — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:31:14 GMT

One of music's wildest frontmen, who once chewed off the head of a bat on stage, Osbourne performed sitting on a black throne.

From Tel Aviv shelters to Venice biennale: Fred Kuwornu’s global mission to tell forgotten stories

BY NERIA BARR — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:01:02 GMT

2025 Dan David Prize laureate Fred Kudjo Kuwornu rewrites history with his documentary ‘We Were Here’.

Take it from the top: A history of phrases, idioms with the word 'take' - explainer

BY RUTH BELOFF — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:47:14 GMT

Let’s take a look at the word “take” and explore some of the many takes on it.

Am Yisrael Drives: Sole Israeli NASCAR driver's road from war to the winner’s circle

BY HOWARD BLAS — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:08:57 GMT

Sporting a “chai” on his car and a yellow ribbon on his suit, Israeli NASCAR driver is more than a racer – he’s a symbol of resilience, remembrance, and pride.

'Are We There Yet?': Getting over marital roadblocks - review

BY ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:45:03 GMT

Chana Levitan, a couples therapist and educator, presents the stories of 18 couples who overcame specific roadblocks in their relationships and are still driving that car called marriage.

Batsheva Shulman: An explorer of language in the sea of journalism

BY AARON REICH — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 07:33:46 GMT

Behind the Bylines: In the sea of journalism where words and language matter so much, Batsheva Shulman is an explorer, helping track down exactly what to use to make our articles coherent.

Iceland to call for EBU to ban Israel at London meeting in July

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:59:05 GMT

The EBU will discuss a call from Iceland’s public broadcaster to ban Israel from Eurovision in its upcoming meeting of the EBU General Assembly in London.

American Vogue's top job opens for first time in 37 years as Wintour shifts focus

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:12:55 GMT

After nearly four decades at the helm of American Vogue, Anna Wintour is making room at the top - but she's not stepping down just yet.

Nadav Schwartz: Fighting for LGBTQ+ acceptance among religious Jews

BY AARON REICH — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 01:22:59 GMT

Jerusalemite of the week: A religious Jew who has been out as a gay man for 15 years now, Nadav Schwartz is a passionate activist who fights for the reconciliation of religious and queer identities.

AvevA Dese makes her return to Ethiopian-Israeli Hullegeb Cultural Festival

BY NERIA BARR — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:36:23 GMT

Breakout star from The Voice – Israel AvevA Dese brings her soulful voice back to Israel after moving to Los Angeles.

For Israelis under Iranian barrage, deadly nights alternate with days brimming with life

BY DEBORAH DANAN/JTA — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:37:42 GMT

Ever resilient, Israelis are finding a new routine during a national emergency after war breaks out in the region.

Mother of Elon Musk’s baby offers Trump 'Breakup advice' amidst the Trump-Musk Twitter war

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:43:29 GMT

On June 5, she went on X/Twitter, publicly calling out the father of her child and the public breakdown of the relationship between him and Trump via a Tweet at the president.

Brian Wilson, legendary Beach Boys singer, dead at 82

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:19:59 GMT

The Beach Boys made the Billboard Top 40 list over 30 times, a feat still unmatched by any American band.

Beit Lessin Theater makes history with first performance in South Korea

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 23:59:56 GMT

An Israeli production of “Antigone” wows South Korean audiences at the Busan Festival, marking a historic debut.

Springsteen duets with McCartney in Liverpool

BY DAVID BRINN — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 15:31:32 GMT

Band founder Paul McCartney joined rock royalty Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for two songs during Springsteen’s second concert in the city, at Anfield Stadium.

Adara Peskin Shalem: The foraging expert who fights for LGBTQ+ awareness in Orthodox circles

BY AARON REICH — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:42:12 GMT

Jerusalemite of the Week: Adara Peskin Shalem turned foraging for food to save money into a profitable business. Now she's also fighting for LGBTQ+ awareness in her Orthodox Jewish community.

Korff quietly champions Israel stories as Paramount+ expands globally

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:00:11 GMT

Directed by Asaf Becker and led by American activist and performer Montana Tucker, the 35-minute film premiered on April 23 on Paramount+ and MTV.

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke criticizes Netanyahu, Hamas and pressure on artists to opine on Gaza

BY PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA — Sat, 31 May 2025 07:34:08 GMT

He began by saying that he had regretted not speaking out when he was heckled during a concert in Melbourne last year.

‘Since You Left’: A final song by Beniho Biton released months after his murder on October 7

BY JOANIE MARGULIES — Thu, 29 May 2025 20:35:19 GMT

“Since You Left” was released as part of the “Netzach” (Eternity) Project, an initiative founded by musicians and producers, many of whom also lost loved ones in the October 7 attacks.

Yayoi Kusama’s stunning mirror room to light up Tel Aviv Museum permanently

BY WALLA! CULTURE — Tue, 27 May 2025 15:33:17 GMT

Three years after the closure of Kusama’s hugely successful exhibition at the museum, one of her works will join its permanent collection starting next month.