YouTube

YouTube is a US-based social media and video sharing platform that first broke out onto the scene in 2005.

Since then, it has exploded in popularity and importance, being a platform where careers are made and major advertising and content creation takes place.

The platform was bought by Google in 2006 and is currently one of the most visited websites in the world, second only to Google itself.

However, it has also come under fire for a number of controversies such as copyright issues, misinformation and privacy concerns, among others.

Mr. Beast working to get OU kosher certification on chocolate products, Feastables first in line

The kosher products have already hit Canadian and American shelves, with further rollouts expected across the globe later this year.

MrBeast at the 2023 Kids’ Choice Awards
 Or Lasri's gaming room

Only 11: The Israeli YouTuber unveils a new gaming room worth NIS 50,000

 Hockey stick and puck on ice

Israeli women soar to silver at hockey worlds

 MrBeast's 100-hour pyramid adventure amasses 43 million views in 24 hours.

MrBeast's 100-hour pyramid adventure amasses 43 million views in 24 hours


Leading haredi rabbi apologizes for accusing rabbinic org. Tzohar of conversions for money

A settlement was recently reached in the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court, requiring Rabbi Yosef to issue a public apology both in writing and during his weekly class.

 Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, grandson of former Chief Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

Spanish YouTuber Ibai Rider slammed for trespass, desecration at Peruvian site

Following a wave of intense criticism on social media, Rider deleted a controversial video in which he allegedly entered an archaeological site in Huancavelica, Peru.

 Spanish YouTuber Ibai Rider criticized for unauthorized entry and desecration at Peruvian archaeological site. Illustration.

Spanish YouTuber arrested for tutorials showing how to manufacture explosives

"I am a good guy making educational, informative, and entertaining videos," Alberto R. H. said in a video response.

 Boats at the port of Castro Urdiales, Santa Maria Church and Santa Ana Castle Lighthouse in Cantabria region in northern Spain.

Flat Earth YouTuber admits mistake after trip to Antarctica

Campanella participated in "The Final Experiment," an expedition conceived by Will Duffy, a pastor from Colorado, aiming to end the long-standing disputes about the shape of the planet.

 Not a giant pizza: After going all the way to Antarctica, Flat Earth YouTube influencer admits mistake.

Antisemitic billboards in Chicago suburb hacked, falsely link MrBeast to 'Death to Israel'

The signs, which were hacked around 5:30 p.m., displayed slogans like "Death to Israel" and "F*** Israel" against the backdrop of a Palestinian flag.

MrBeast at the 2023 Kids’ Choice Awards

YouTube extends shorts videos, competing with TikTok

YouTube extends shorts videos to 3 minutes and introduces new features in response to TikTok competition, enhancing creator content and user experience.

 YouTube shorts. Up to 3 minutes

Head-to-head with TikTok: YouTube extends Shorts videos to three minutes

YouTube announced that in a week and a half, users can upload Shorts videos up to three minutes, replacing the current one-minute limit, as part of its strategy to compete with TikTok.

 Youtube Shorts, now up to three minutes.

Candace Owens claims YouTube suspended her after interview with Kanye West

YouTube said that it had suspended Candace Owen's account and removed the interview with Kanye West as it “claims that Jewish people control the media,” according to Owens.

 Conservative talk show host Candace Owens speaks during at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S. February 25, 2022.

The message of 'God's Gang': Series creator shares interfaith cartoon's meaning

Interfaith YouTube cartoon series created by Israeli hi-tech entrepreneur Nimrod-Avraham May delivers a message about tolerance.

 A MUSLIM, A JEW, a Hindu, and a Christian band together to fight the bad guys on ‘God’s Gang.’

Digital iron curtain: Russia’s clampdown on YouTube and the fight for free information

As Kremlin censorship escalates, Russians grapple with a future of restricted digital access and the potential loss of the country’s most popular social media platform.

 Illustration shows YouTube logo and Russian flag

The 'Jewish mother' of YouTube, Susan Wojcicki dies of lung cancer 

One of the most prominent women in tech, Wojcicki, an affiliated American Jew, joined Google in 1999, before becoming CEO of YouTube in 2014.

 Photo of Netanyahu and Wojcickiin 2014, at a joint meeting at Silicon Valley