EMILY CRASNICK

Emily grew up outside of Philadelphia, graduated from Drexel University in 2016 with a degree in Food Science, and traveled for a few years before making aliyah. She now lives in Ramat Gan with her husband, spending her time writing, cooking and practicing yoga.

 Assaf Sagy shares opening remarks at the 2022 Year on TikTok event

Why is TikTok so popular in Israel?

 TAKING ADVANTAGE of the empty streets on Yom Kippur.

Yom Kippur: Taking to Israel's open roads on bicycles

 ‘THE SPECIAL feeling of ‘It’s my birthday’ is not the same when it’s on Yom Kippur.’

Yom Kippur: When your birthday falls on the holiest Jewish fast day


New virtual reality experience in Tel Aviv takes you on a space mission

A new virtual reality experience exhibit in Tel Aviv takes you through an outer space mission.

 XSPACE – ‘Positive digital experiences where people can come and play together.’

On Dizengoff, trying to get back to reality

If there is one thing the Israeli people are known for, it is resilience. By Friday night, not only had many of Dizengoff’s bars and restaurants reopened.

 Israeli soldiers search at the scene of a terror attack on Dizengoff street, central Tel Aviv. 2 people were killed and several more injured in the attack, April 7, 2022.

Kempinski Hotel opens its doors in Tel Aviv

The David Kempinski Hotel in Tel Aviv will join the chain’s rosters as its 80th location on its 125th anniversary.

 The new David Kempinski Hotel in Tel Aviv.

Royal Caribbean sails into Haifa

“I have every confidence this program will continue to grow,” he said. “We’ve already committed to coming back in 2023, and I hope that in November of this year we’ll open sales for our 2024 program.

  Royal Caribbean cruise ship

Israel Aquarium, art are tackling ocean plastics - here's how

It's an uncomfortable conversation, but it’s just not possible to discuss the problem of ocean plastics without bringing up the elephant seal in the room.

 A SEA turtle rescued by the aquarium after his fin was caught in a plastic fishing net.

Earth could be spared from the devastation of asteroid impact - study

“We show that humanity has crossed a technological threshold to prevent us from ‘going the way of the dinosaurs,” the researchers explained in their study.

 The six mile wide asteroid that killed the dinosaurs 65 million years ago hits the Earth in this artistic illustration.

Ketogenic diets likely to reduce damage from traumatic brain injury - study

Treatment options for those who have sustained such injuries are currently lacking, though the ketogenic diet has been used as a treatment among children with epilepsy for almost 100 years.

 Ketogenic diets are high in fat from foods such as avocado.

Researchers lay groundwork for potential dog-allergy vaccine - study

Allergies occur when a person’s immune system perceives certain molecules known as antigens as a threat.

Best Dog Food For Skin Allergies: Is Hypoallergenic Dog Food The Solution

Moon Phases: How do Moon phases affect humans behavior – body and mind

The Moon has influenced aspects of human life for centuries, but here's what the science says today.

The Flower Moon is seen in the sky over Israel, May 26th 2021

Opioids may be a new treatment for inflammatory disease - study

A press release from the Tokyo University of Science described the study as "an important milestone."

 Stomach pain