10 Most Famous Israel Influencers   

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10 Most Famous Israel Influencers 

Influencers are the kings and queens of Social media. Like every other country, Israel has active social media influencers on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. 

These online influencers have become popular with each platform having its own rules. Meanwhile, Israeli influencers bring their flavor because many have used social media for advocacy when sharing Israel’s story. 

Most of the content being created on TikTok and Instagram is by Gen Z creators and Millennials. Statistics show that 45% of teenagers follow at least 10 influencers on social media and about 75% of Gen Zers keep up with influencers online. 

1. Zuti 

One of the most popular Gen Z Israeli influencers is Zuti. He has over six million followers on TikTok and almost 60,000 on Instagram. 

Many of his videos consist of him pranking innocent bystanders in and around Tel Aviv. Israeli comedy is outlandish, without boundaries, and not for the faint-hearted. It is well suited for the platform.

A lot of the comedy on TikTok is of the irreverent or self-deprecating type. Short videos of pranks and commentary that Zuti posts are popular, and play to the trending songs or video trends on TikTok.

With such a large and engaged following, he helped share Israel’s perspective during the last conflict in Gaza. 

2. Talia Sutra 

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While she was born in Israel, Talia Sutra relocated to New York City with her family at a young age. Growing up in a structured home environment in the heart of NYC sparked her innate curiosity about life and self discovery.

She was introduced to yoga and meditation at the age of six and quickly developed a love for both.  Later she moved back to Tel Aviv with her husband and son.  She is a regular at Yoga Festivals and yoga workshops.

She also hosts a popular training program for yogis that are interested in teaching the practice. So far she has learned impeccable skill and technique from masters of ballet, yoga, and art.

Equally, she finds sensitivity, intuition, and insight are to be found through connection with the seemingly ordinary world around us and that no teacher is greater than the one within yourself.

3. Natalie Kanfer and Leah Berwald   

Whether you live in Tel Aviv or are planning to visit, you need to check out TelavEat. Started by Natalie Kanfer and Leah Berwald as an Instagram page, the site officially became a foodie blog in 2014.  

The foodie blog focuses on all the scrumptious things to eat in Tel Aviv. The photos will make you want to take a bite through your computer screen.

They suggest best eats of the week, cheap eats, best burgers, date night, family affairs, fine dining and late-night munchies options.

Apart from dozens of other ideas for tourists, their blog will make sure you don’t get lost in Tel Aviv. The photos in the blog have location tags to help navigate you to your next meal.

4. Efrat Lichtenstadt 

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When Efrat Lichtenstadt closed her business, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do next. What she knew for sure, was that she was a lover of food and photography.

Naturally, she started a food blog. Her self-titled blog is where she shares recipes and photos, and documents her experiments with baking and cooking.

Also, check out her Facebook and Instagram pages for recipes and gorgeous food photography that will inspire you to get in the kitchen. 

5. Barak Shamir 

Known for his mop of curly hair, Barak Shamir is an international model that has done editorial and runway work for the biggest names in fashion.

Those he has worked with including Dsquared, Missoni, Versace, and Miharayasuhiro. When he’s not sharing photos from editorial shoots and ad campaigns, Shamir spotlights his life as a regular person. 

Those who follow him on Instagram get a peek into his life, including his style, modeling jobs, and travels around the world.   

6. Meidan Siboni 

When Meidan Siboni was only 15 years old, he watched YouTube videos to learn how to make sushi. That was how he began his lifelong love affair with Japanese cuisine.

On his website, you can request his services for private events and read interviews that have appeared in magazines and other media.  

His sashimi platters are more beautiful than some pieces of modern art, so it’s more than worth it to follow him on Facebook and Instagram. You will get to see his imaginative and artistic dishes in your feed. 

7. Yael Kimelman 

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Born and raised in Tel Aviv, Yael Kimelman has always loved fashion. She was greatly influenced by her grandmother, who worked for a fashion house in New York City.  

Yael created her blog, Life by B, to share her love for fashion, style, interior decorating, and lifestyle with the world.

She has over 45 thousand Instagram followers. She is also on Facebook, where she shares personal snippets of her life as well as her take on fashion. 

8. Naama Gaon 

Obsessively baking since the age of seven, Naama Gaon grew up to be a sought-after pastry chef.  She sells cakes and pastries privately while also developing recipes for food magazines and local publications.  

Her website is a wealth of delicious recipes. She enjoys receiving questions and feedback from fellow bakers around the world.

Follow her on Facebook and check her out on Instagram for new recipe releases and mouth-watering food photography. 

9. Kochavit Akunis 

For those trying to stay fashionable in the corporate world, check out a blog called ‘Eight 30’. The fashion blog was started by lawyer and fashion lover Kochavit Akunis. 

Akunis offers guidance through experience on how to save money and still be fashionable in a business setting. Being an influencer, she helps brands to connect with the buyers in a world where image on the digital space is everything.

10. Michal and Assi Ezer 

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Michal Ezer & Assi Ezer are the creative minds behind Stripes & Pearls, a blog for people who find peace and tranquility in fashion.

For travel ideas and advice, shopping looks, and wish lists, check out their blog. Therein you will also find the latest fashions hitting runways around the world.

Keep up with Stripes & Pearls on Facebook, or follow Michal and Assi’s personal Instagram accounts for a more intimate peek into their everyday lives.