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Ancient tome saves Azeri Jewish community in Persian invasion

Ancient Kabbalistic book changes the fate of the Jews in the town of Qusar in 1733 after the Persian conqueror prepares to murder all the Jewish men; a special exhibit now showcases the book and the community's rich history

Itamar Eichner | 11.03.24

ILTV speaks with four 'October 7' book authors

Four authors share accounts of Israel’s darkest day and what’s next

'October 7' authors discuss their books on ILTV's Insider

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 10.30.24

Over 1,000 authors join Israel boycott for 'dispossession' of Palestinians

This mass declaration represents the biggest boycott of Israeli cultural institutions in history; authors include Sally Rooney, Arundhati Roy, Rachel Kushner, Ocean Vuong, and more

10.29.24

The Tea House on Death's Pass by Ynet's Daniel Edelson adapted for TV

TV series based on 2014 Annapurna trek avalanche in Nepal will be produced in Israeli-German collaboration and distributed globally; show will depict real-life disaster that trapped hundreds of hikers in the Himalayas

ynet | 10.19.24

Victorian-era books pose health risks due to toxic dyes, study shows

Researchers at Lipscomb University found that Victorian-era books with brightly colored covers may contain dangerous levels of toxic dyes with heavy metals like lead and chromium

Ynetnews | 08.19.24

Next chapter in Hunger Games series drops in 2025

Author Suzanne Collins says Sunrise on the Reaping inspired by Scottish philosopher David Hume who wrote of 'the easiness with which the many are governed by the few'

Ynet, Associated Press | 06.06.24

'People who go into show business are quite damaged'

Alex Michaelides enjoyed creating The Fury, trapping celebs on a Greek island with a murder mystery; inspired by friend Uma Thurman, he broke from Agatha Christie's style and shares his disillusionment with psychotherapy's limits

Smadar Shiloni | 04.06.24

Esther: From beauty queen to leader

The orphan with no mother or father who becomes the most important Jewish queen, and saves her people from horrific massacre. Jerusalem is celebrating Purim today: Dr. Aliza Lavie - former Member of Knesset, scholar, entrepreneur, and activist - reveals an episode from her new book, Iconic Jewish Women

Dr. Aliza Lavie | 03.25.24

Have you seen this book? Pioneering project searches for Jewish books looted by Nazis

Berlin's Higher Institute for Jewish Studies, one of world’s primary Jewish libraries pre-WWII, had its collection of over 60,000 titles seized in bid to rewrite Jewish history; international project invites public to help recover lost books

Ynetnews | 11.29.23

After criticism of new logo, National Library returns to old one

The new logo caused an uproar for being undistinctive and containing no national symbols; Education Minister Yoav Kish even sent a letter to the board of directors in which he implores them to return the old logo: 'The new symbol is severed from any connection and identity with the Jewish people, the State of Israel, Zionism and the Hebrew language'; Library: 'We considered the opinions and reasons that were voiced, and decided that the library will return to the previous logo'

Ynet | 10.01.23

Son of iconic leader gathers the words of iconic Israelis in book

'My Israel: 70 Faces of the Land’ is a work of love by Chemi Peres and Ilan Greenfield, bringing together the diverse voices of 70 remarkable Israeli individuals, offering a journey into the heart and soul of the nation

Amit Harari | ILTV News | 08.28.23

Covert operations and personal battles: The unseen side of an Israeli spy's life

For the upcoming release of the English translation of his book, Yariv Inbar (pseudonym) says he took much inspiration from operations and experiences he had during his 15 years in the intelligence services

Meshi Ayad | 08.04.23

מול שגרירות ישראל בשבדיה: נערכים להצית ספר תורה

Swedish activist backs off Bible burning in Stockholm

Swedish national Ahmed Alloush says he never planned to go through with the burning of holy Jewish texts and wanted to make sure authorities weren't selectively enforcing laws

Zeev Avrahami, Stockholm | 07.15.23

National Library of Israel to open new chapter in new building

The library will move to a new building constructed close to the Knesset from its current residence at the Hebrew University in order to modernize it and allow easier access for visitors; we also look back at the building being vacated

Michael Jacobson | 07.03.23

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