The Royal Ballet and Opera said it was scrapping performances in Tel Aviv next year, after nearly 200 staff members signed an open letter criticizing its stance on the war in Gaza.
Category: Tel Aviv (Israel)
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Trump’s Name Could Adorn Tel Aviv Hotel, Becoming a Symbol or a Target
The Trump Organization’s preliminary talks this spring about affixing its brand to a tower near a recent missile strike highlight the complexities of its international deal-making.
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Amnon Weinstein, Who Restored Violins From the Holocaust, Dies at 84
Many had been left behind by victims of the gas chambers. He let the instruments be heard again in melodic tributes through his organization, Violins of Hope.
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From Opposite Sides of War, a Hunt for Elusive Facts
The Israel-Hamas conflict has produced a prodigious amount of disinformation, putting people who fact-check claims — especially those who live in the region — back on their heels.
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In Israel, Sewing for the Security Forces
Fashion students and professors put their skills to use in an unexpected way.
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Tallying the Costs of the Israel-Gaza War
The price of crude oil has risen and global markets are under pressure as the death toll exceeds 1,100 and Israel begins a “complete siege” of the Gaza Strip.
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Can Meat Made in a Lab Be Kosher or Halal? These Companies Hope So.
The makers of cultivated meats want consumers who follow Islamic or Jewish dietary rules to consider their products, and are working hard to meet certification requirements.
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For Palestinian Tech Worker in Israel, Pride, Frustration and 4-Hour Commute
The New York Times – Business:Moha Alshawamreh is among the few Palestinians who work in Israel’s tech industry. His commute shows both the inequities of life in the West Bank and an exception to them.
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A Brooklyn Artist Crafting Perforated Furniture
The New York Times – T Magazine:Plus: voluminous outerwear, a hotel with floor-to-ceiling views and more from T’s cultural compendium.