The American sitcom Ghosts , now in its fourth season (the first two available on Netflix and the rest on Prime Video), offers a...

During May, a delegation from Tangent Israel arrived in Iceland - representing a global, apolitical organization that operates on values...

In 1973, Israel made its debut appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest in Luxembourg. The story began when singer Ilanit discovered that...

Proverbs are cultural treasures, shaped over centuries, distilling complex values into just a few words. Both Jewish and Icelandic...

In the mid-13th century, an Icelandic priest named Brandur Jónsson sat down to write something unexpected. Not a tale of Nordic kings or...

Many foods - even those considered healthy - can significantly raise blood sugar levels, especially for people with diabetes or...

What Is the “Parashat HaShavua”? – A Friendly Introduction If you’ve ever been curious about how Jews connect with their ancient...

For many Icelanders, Judaism may seem like something distant—rooted in ancient history or perhaps glimpsed briefly in films or books. But...

History and Cultural Background Matbucha (مطبوخة in Arabic, meaning “cooked”) is a rich, slow-cooked tomato and pepper salad originating...

Fritz Heymann Nathan was a Danish-Jewish merchant whose entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen significantly influenced Iceland's...

When I first arrived in Iceland, I knew it was a largely secular country - and I was totally fine with that. I’ve always been fascinated...

Robert Abraham Ottosson was a Jewish-Icelandic conductor and musicologist  whose work left a lasting mark on Iceland’s classical music...

What is Cholent? Cholent (pronounced "CHO-lent" or "CHUH-lent") is a traditional Jewish slow-cooked stew developed over centuries to...

Mid-Century Modern  premiered on March 28, 2025, on Hulu in the U.S. The 10 episodes of its first season released...

In Israel, two consecutive days on the national calendar lie at the emotional and symbolic heart of the country: Memorial Day  and...

In a magical world of white, wide-eyed, and soft-hearted creatures, there are no wars. No hatred. No racism. Everyone simply... lives...

On Wednesday evening, a moving Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) ceremony took place in Reykjavík. For me, it was the first time...

Has Iceland Become Woke Central? Professor Gad Saad was recently interviewed by host Frosti Logason on a Spjallsins með Frosta Logasyni ...

In an age where nuance is often sacrificed for outrage, two Jewish comedians - Larry David and Bill Maher - have reignited the value of...

Surviving the Midnight Sun: A Health Guide for Jewish Life in Icelandic Summer Ah, Iceland in summer. The land of fire, ice, and......