The Man Who Gave Birth to Rosemary's Baby, The Godfather and Love Story
The legendary film producer Robert Evans, who died Saturday at 89, was emblematic of the brazen Hollywood of the 1960s and ’70s. He redefined American culture along the way
Moran Sharir
Israeli Star of HBO's 'Our Boys' Explains Why You Have to Watch the Show
'It’s hard for me to be in a place where there is little Palestinian creativity,' says Shlomi Elkabetz, who plays a Shin Bet security service investigator in HBO's controversial series which managed to anger Israel's prime minister
Son of Anarchist: My Father, Jim Jones, and What the World Can Still Learn From Him
Stephan Jones tells Haaretz about the man who would convince his followers to ‘drink the Kool-Aid.’ "The media has done a poor job; they’ve demonized him. That he was just this crazy zealot this entire time"
How Cremation Became a Hot Israeli Business
A battle with the ultra-Orthodox community and the daily encounter with death haven't deterred this couple from entering the new business of cremation in Israel
A Finger in the Eye of the International Community for Only $13.75, Plus Surprise
The Burger Ranch in the city of Ariel is the chain’s first branch born in political defiance, the first to get a minister give his kosher stamp of approval
Opinion Why I Hope Netanyahu Wins His Libel Suit Against a Journalist
The informality of social media is no excuse for fake news.
From Bush's Socks to Obama's Armpits: Life After the White House
What happens to a person when he’s no longer the president of the United States?
Legendary Reporter Gay Talese Explains Why He Finds Trump Inspiring
Gay Talese stalked Frank Sinatra, joined a nudist colony and liaised with a voyeur as part of his journalistic pursuits; he explains why he shuns technology entirely and why he finds Trump inspiring.
For N.Y. Protesters, Trump Embodies an Asteroid-sized Disaster
With all the confusing slogans and political correctness, it’s easy to see how the Democrats failed to refine a message and compete with Trump’s crude simplicity.
Latter-day, Larger-than-life Citizen Kane
What is Trump’s 'rosebud'? What childhood difficulty helped make him what he is today? Whoever can figure that out will hold the key to his presidency.
Prospect of Trump Victory Hits New Yorkers Like a Perfect Storm
Like Tel Avivians and Netanyahu, Manhattanites can't fathom that there are people who support the candidate they abhor. 'Doesn’t matter who’s elected,' says the other guy. 'We’re screwed either way.'
Mad as Hell: When the Arab News Anchor Couldn’t Take It Anymore
TV host Lucy Aharish did something unusual on-air Monday: She finally snapped after hearing one extremist Jewish panelist too many.
Israel's Bizarre 'Jewish Mother' Ad Urges Expats to Return
Government TV commercial lacks rational reasoning, such as security, stability and hope; instead, it only says coming home 'feels right.'
Being Louis C.K.
The fourth season of 'Louie' takes us even deeper into the mind of its hapless star.
Four Against One: Israeli Journalists Corner Palestinian Official on TV
Channel 2's Friday night news exploits interview to send message that reflects prevailing (ultra)nationalist narrative.
Who Hijacked the MH370 Saga? Australia's PM and Conspiracy Theories
CNN reached a new low during its coverage of the missing Malaysia Airlines plane. Still, at least it kept the prime minister of Australia off our screens, however briefly.
Israeli PM Stands by His Woman on Satirical TV Show
Highlight of Netanyahu's performance was his 'Tom Cruise moment.' Now back to reality.
Ellen's Selfie Shows the Oscars Are an Outdated Disaster
Television viewers couldn't see the most talked-about part of the Academy Awards.
Israeli TV Now Has Two Holocaust Days to Revel In
The live broadcast from Auschwitz throughout the day was just the teaser.
Moran Sharir Is Unmoved by Government Reducing Prices to Mount Hermon
Find it hard to live here? Too expensive? Too hot? No problem – the government has reduced the price of tickets to Mount Hermon.
The X Factory: A Formatted, Engineered Show That Leaves No Room for Creativity
The Israeli version of 'X Factor,' hosted by supermodel Bar Refaeli, is a disciplined, soulless production.
For Moran Sharir, Revenge Is a Dish Best Served at Ben Gurion Airport
It was the year 2000 and, for a moment, it looked as though the future would be cool.
All That Remains of a President's Life
A hacker reveals W.’s life as a pensioner.
Yair Lapid: Number One on Channel Two
In the glowing piece about Lapid on the investigative show 'Fact,' there were no doubts, no humility, no reason to vote for anyone else.
Get Out of Jail Free – Just Win an Election in Israel
Some have argued against allowing convicted criminals to serve in the Israeli government, but the greater worry is politicians using public office to avoid prosecution.
In the World of Election Broadcasts, English Is the Language of Israel's Enemies
In the 2009 election campaign, Avigdor Lieberman claimed that only he 'speaks' Arabic, therefore most equipped to face up to Israel's enemies. This time, the enemy resides in the White House and 10 Downing Street.
In Israel's 'The Wire,' Corruption Is the Bad Guy
The new documentary series 'Lod,' set in one of Israel's poorest cities, focuses on the acting mayor. The bad guy is the country's exasperating state of affairs.
A Tel Aviv Pop Star's Story: Should She Stay or Should She Go?
Israel's Emily Karpel and her husband-music partner Tomer Adam Lenzinger are rerecording her first album in London; that doesn't mean they're not homesick.