Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv: A “Gay Haven” or “Pinkwashing” Distraction?

Tel Aviv: A “Gay Haven” or “Pinkwashing” Distraction?

This Associated Press video (02:30) highlights Tel Aviv as one of the world’s most gay-friendly cities for locals and tourists alike, focusing on the open atmosphere, exciting night life, annual Pride Parade and

In this i24NEWS interview (05:38), long-time LGBT activist Avi Soffer discusses 20 years of the annual Tel Aviv Pride Parade, including what has changed over the past two decades, what challenges lay ahead,

Startup Guide: Tel Aviv

Startup Guide: Tel Aviv

Startup Guide: Tel Aviv is a website dedicated to helping entrepreneurs connect with Tel Aviv’s dynamic startup scene. Tel Aviv is one of more than 20 cities across Europe, the Middle East and the US

A Tale of Two Cities: Jerusalem & Tel Aviv in an Age of Globalization

A Tale of Two Cities: Jerusalem & Tel Aviv in an Age of Globalization

In this academic article (13 pages), Prof. Prof. Nurit Alfasi of Ben Gurion University and Prof. Tovi Fenster of Tel Aviv University compare the impact of globalization on “local Jerusalem” and “global Tel Aviv,” arguing that

Trees Rooted in Tel Aviv’s History

Trees Rooted in Tel Aviv’s History

An ode to Israel’s trees in honor of Tu B’shvat, this Times of Israel Blog post follows tree historian Yaacov Shkolnik of the Jewish National Fund to four of his favorite trees in the Tel Aviv

The White City of Tel Aviv: The Modern Movement

The White City of Tel Aviv: The Modern Movement

From the UNESCO website, this video (01:58) and accompanying article explore the history, architectural vision and symbolism behind “The White City” of Tel Aviv, the world’s largest collection of International or Bauhaus style buildings

The Best Places to Learn Hebrew in Tel Aviv

The Best Places to Learn Hebrew in Tel Aviv

This useful article from Culture Trip presents the best places to learn Hebrew in Tel Aviv, regardless of your level, including independent, university, and government-operated Ulpans (Hebrew courses), informal learning groups, and even a

Hadag Nachash: Here I Come (Lyrics & Lesson Plan)

Hadag Nachash: Here I Come (Lyrics & Lesson Plan)

This post presents Hadag Nachash’s song “Here I Come,” which follows one man’s journey between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and all that these two polar opposite cities represent about Israeli society. The Hebrew