Laragh Widdess

Seen and Not Heard: The Quiet Life of Israel’s Caregivers

An in-depth look at the life of migrant caregivers in Israel. How do they cope working 24/7 and being so far from their families back home?

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TEDx in Tel Aviv: What’s the Big Idea?

Last week, Israel held its first large-scale TEDx event. It came as the country is being turned upside down by terror, fear, and hatred.

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Shoshana Levy’s life less ordinary

Shoshana Levy is nearly 88 years old, and she has led quite a life. Her story is a fascinating study in identity, loyalty and memory.

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Flying the flag: Celtic, Be’er Sheva & the Palestinians

Why have fans of Scottish football club Celtic made the Palestinian cause their own? And how does Middle East politics play out on the football pitch?

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The teacher is in! Arabic lessons with a difference

Meet Haneen, 12 years old, and her siblings and cousins. They’re from Hebron district in the West Bank, one of the most volatile areas in the region.

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DATE ME in TLV: Crabs, clams and a whole lotta love

The DATE ME cast and director came to the TLV1 studio to perform a scene from the show and read out the winning entries from our story competition.

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Winning over the crowd

Two weeks ago, Israel took part in the European Netball Championships in Newcastle, England, after a three-year hiatus from international competitions.

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TICKET GIVEAWAY: DATE ME in TLV!

Write in with your best dating horror stories to win tickets to the opening night of cutting-edge comedy “DATE ME in TLV!”

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I want to ride my bicycle

On Friday 29th April, Tel Aviv became the scene of an enormous Passover exodus when over 500 cyclists took part in a Critical Mass bike ride.

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