Bar Refaeli made a star appearance at Tel Aviv’s second fashion week of the year, created after a rift formed between organisers of Israel Fashion Week.

The Israeli supermodel walked for the fashion chain Fox in tight fitting blue denim jeans and a black tshirt with the slogan “Basic is beautiful”. Ms Refaeli posted a picture of herself walking on image sharing website Instagram.

The American public has voted and Carly Rose Sonenclar – a 13 year old Jewish girl from New York – is a finalist on The X Factor USA.

The young star, mentored by X Factor judge Britney Spears, received a standing ovation from all four judges when she performed Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good” during her first audition.

It has been a year of transition for the Jewish rap-reggae star, Matisyahu. Exactly 12 months ago, the performer who once rocked Rasta beats in peyot, tzitzit and a chest-length beard, shaved, took off his yarmulke and started making slick, mainstream-friendly pop.

Films made by Israelis and Palestinians have been named among the contenders in the best documentary category for the 2013 Academy Awards.

The Gatekeepers, directed by Israeli Dror Moreh tells the history of Israel through the stories of six former directors of Shin Bet, Israel’s security service.

Kim Kardashian deleted a pro-Israel message on Twitter after she received a torrent of abuse from pro-Palestinian organisations.

The reality TV star told more than 16,660,000 followers that she was “praying for everyone in Israel” on Friday morning.

However, she was subsequently called a “disgrace” and told: “Die in hell” by angry opponents.

Sacha Baron Cohen's wife recently said she made the right choice by converting to Judaism in 2007.

Actress Isla Fisher, originally from Australia, said Jewish values suited her love of family and food during an interview with Women’s Health magazine .

She now has two young daughters with The Dictator comedian.

Move over Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin. An Israeli shoe designer is putting the fun and fabulous back into footwear at Selfridges this month with his collection of themed stilettoes resembling everything from a shark baring its teeth to a half-peeled banana and a cup of coffee spilling on to the floor.