Israeli ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, spoke out against intolerance and bigotry targeting the LGBTQ community at a Pride event at the Israeli embassy.

The article explores various Jewish Eurovision songs from different years and countries, highlighting unique moments and performances, such as Ortal from France in 2005, Tina Karol from Ukraine in 2006, and Can Bonomo from Turkey in 2012.

Netta Barzilai, the winner of Eurovision representing Israel, reflected on how her unique sound and appearance helped her overcome childhood bullying and find success.

In this podcast episode, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss various significant topics, including the response to a tragic event resulting in multiple casualties, the debate between freedom of expression in Tel Aviv versus decency in Jerusalem, and the reaction to Netta Barzilai's Eurovision win by some leftist Israelis.

In this discussion, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman address three main topics: the perplexing issue of 61 deaths, a comparison between the differing approaches to free expression in Tel Aviv and decency in Jerusalem, and leftist reactions to Netta Barzilai's Eurovision Song Contest victory raising questions about national pride.

Netta Barzilai, winner of Israel's Next Star competition, will represent Israel in the 63rd Eurovision competition with a powerful song by Doron Medley and Stav Beger.