Competition

Eighty Israelis come together to compete in Rubik's Cube event with hundreds spectating

The annual competition saw record-high registration rates as interest in the Rubik's Cube world in Israel grows.

 COLORFUL COLLECTION of cubes.
  Eden Golan representing Israel walks on stage during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

‘Next Star’ to select Israel’s Eurovision 2027 representative

Track and field athletes ahead of the Jerusalem Grand Slam.

Jerusalem Grand Slam 2026 to welcome athletes from 29 countries

Doron Arbely.

Israel electric corporation chairman supports competition, electricity prices among lowest globally


Global advertising challenge launched to counter rising antisemitism

Launched amid rising global antisemitism, the initiative calls on creatives worldwide to produce data-driven campaigns that confront Jewish hate across media platforms.

A DEMONSTRATION calling for stronger UK government action against antisemitism takes place in London last month. ‘More than 1,500 antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2025 – almost certainly an undercount, as many people no longer report,’ says the writer.

Regulator blocks exemption for Wolt Market, raising prospect of forced sale

Wolt’s dominance in the market created fears that “combining platform operation with ownership of a food retail chain operating on it could create market distortions.”

WOLT delivery people outside Sarona market in Tel Aviv, November 18, 2025.

Tech Talk: Do startup competitions matter for founders? New research says yes, if done correctly

A new Tel Aviv University analysis examines whether startup competitions improve survival, access to funding, and growth, or reward teams already positioned to win.

Dr. Eyal Benjamin, Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University.

At the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, chess bridges war and division

Gil Borochovsky, CEO of the Israel Chess Federation said, “Beyond the sporting value, this is an extraordinary cultural celebration."

Hundreds of thousands of viewers followed the games online, including from countries that typically avoid participating in Israeli events

Israel wins seven medals at Abu Dhabi kickboxing World Championships

Israel’s kickboxing team returned from the Abu Dhabi World Championships with seven medals, highlighted by Yulia Sachkov’s gold.

One of gold medalist Yulia Sachkov and one of Israel flag on the podium at the Kickboxing World Championships in Abu Dhabi.

European basketball set to return to Israel in December

Two years after being forced to relocate games abroad, Israeli clubs will be able to host at home following the ceasefire and new security guarantees.

BOTH TEL AVIV basketball teams – Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) and Hapoel Tel Aviv (in red)   – will be able to host Euroleague games in Israel starting in December following Tuesday's decision in the aftermath of the ceasefire.

Israel–Premier Tech to drop Israeli identity amid safety concerns

Facing protests and security risks, Israel–Premier Tech will rebrand for 2026, removing “Israel” from its name to ensure the team’s survival in Europe.

SRAEL - PREMIER TECH rider Marco Frigo in action as pro-Palestine protestors are pictured in the background during Stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana in Valladolid, Spain, in September.

Israel shines in kickboxing at World Games with two gold medals and a silver

Thursday's podium successes followed Shaked Nisimian's gold in women’s combat sambo, Nili Block's bronze, and Yulia Sachkov, Jodah Osaid, and Polina Grossman reaching the kickboxing finals.

ISRAELI KICKBOXER Yulia Sachkov reached the podium on Thursday at the World Game.

Israeli swimming champion takes 7th at world championships in Singapore

Gorbenko, who reached the final with the fourth-fastest semifinal time, clocked 2:10.26 in the final but faded over the last 100 meters.

 ISRAELI SWIMMER Anastasia Gorbenko was a podium contender in the 200-meter individual medley at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, but ultimately finished in seventh place.

Initiative has no age: The teen start-up competition kicked off

Youth Unistream helps teens develop ventures year-round and during summer. Around 100 ventures from across Israel competed for the "Venture of the Year" title.

From last year's Venture of the Year competition