Since 1948, the IDF has been central not only to security but also to Israel’s national imagination. In a country that conceives itself as an "imagined community", the image of the soldier as David - a young fighter against a giant - became a national symbol and teaching tool. This article shows how that figure has shifted with the fortunes of the Arab-Israeli conflict, culminating in a metamorphosis: from David to Goliath and, more recently, the paradox of "David versus Davi

Discover the enduring legacy of Ronit Elkabetz, a celebrated Israeli actor, director, and cultural icon.

Just like the US has the Academy Awards (the Oscars), Israel has the Ophir Awards, the highest recognition a filmmaker can get. Named...

Bourekas films are melodramatic comedies that highlight the everyday struggles and cultural tensions of Israeli society.

The Motto of the Universal Israelite Alliance. Hebrew translation: All Jews are responsible for one another.

Ofra Haza was an Israeli singer and movie/theater actress of Yemeni descent.

Adir Miler is a famous comedian known for creating and appearing on the TV Show "Ramzor", highlighting the story of three friends in...

Kazablan is an Israeli movie (inspired by a play) released in 1974. Source: Wikipedia. It relates the story of a man called Kazablan, who...