Tattoos

Israel looms large as Maine heads to the polls in Graham Platner’s Senate primary

In a viral video from a rally over the weekend, a Platner supporter dismissed concerns about his tattoo of the Totenkopf symbol, a skull-and-crossbones image worn by Nazi concentration camp guards.

U.S. senatorial candidate from Maine Graham Platner speaks at a town hall at the Leavitt Theater on Oct. 22, 2025 in Ogunquit, Maine. Platner, a veteran of the U.S. Marines and an oyster farmer, is running for the seat held by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME).
Gal Bilboa-Dalal receives first tattoo from Healing Ink based on the secret message from his brother Guy Bilboa-Dalal carried out of Gaza by a freed hostage.

Former Gaza hostage, October 7 survivors receive therapeutic Healing Ink tattoos

Near-infrared tech reveals stunning leopard tattoos on 2,300-year-old Siberian 'Ice Mummy'.

Near-infrared tech reveals stunning leopard tattoos on 2,300-year-old Siberian 'Ice Mummy'

 Statistics show there are more tattooed women than me

Tattoos — what no one tells you before the needle hits your skin


How to make tattoos hurt less: Scientists make painless tattoos - study

While tattoos are wanted, and sometimes needed, the agonizing pain included in the deliverance deters people from getting them.

 A microneedle patch tattoo is pressed to the skin.

Number tattoos inspired by 'Stranger Things' spark backlash

Fans of the popular show Stranger Things have been tattooing numbers into their wrists, reminding many of the Holocaust.

 CEO of Netflix Ted Sarandos poses with show creators Matt and Ross Duffer at a special event for the television series "Stranger Things" at Raleigh Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, US, May 27, 2022.

The love affair between Israel's Jews and tattoos - opinion

For the less observant Jew, however, as tattoos have become more popular in the last decade or so, many have been drawn to this fascinating art form.

 ZIMRA VIGODA’S son, Amit, a professional wheelchair basketball player, dons a tattoo of a mama bear carrying her prosthetic-wearing baby bear.

Modern Jews overcoming the taboo of tattoos

Sonce the 1990s in Israel, the repulsion for tattoos is losing its significance, and today it is considered “cool” to be able to display body art.

 A tattoo artist at work during the annual Israel Tattoo Convention in Tel Aviv.

A 500-year old Jerusalem tattoo dynasty explored

Razzouk Tattoo, a new documentary by Orit Ophir Ronell, tells the story of a tattoo parlor in the Old City run by a Coptic Christian family that for 500 years has specialized in tattooing pilgrims.

 A SCENE FROM ‘Razzouk Tattoo,’ a new documentary by Orit Ophir Ronell.

Symbol of horror: Auschwitz tattoo set for sale in Jerusalem auction

The Nazis started tattooing numbers on prisoners at Auschwitz in the fall of 1941, using a metal mold about an inch and a half long in which needles are arranged in the shape of numbers.

Polish-born Holocaust survivor Meyer Hack shows his prisoner number tattooed on his arm during a news conference at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem June 15, 2009.

Tattoo trouble: How one painted lady ended up in the ER

A 37-year-old woman suffered from various symptoms for two years, until one doctor realized it was because of the tattoos on her body.

SACRED GEOMETRY tattoo, by artist Yasmine Bergner.

Jerusalem highlights: Week of August 27 – September 2

Don't know what to do in Jerusalem the coming week? Here's a list of suggestions.

FAMED CANTOR Yitzchak Meir Helfgot sings at a Tel Aviv concert, with philharmonic orchestra and choir, conducted by the late Dr. Mordechai Sobol.

Is the Jewish repulsion for tattoos losing its significance?

The popularity of tattoos among young Israelis is doing away with old taboos on tattoos.

SACRED GEOMETRY tattoo, by artist Yasmine Bergner.

Pope kisses concentration camp tattoo on survivor's arm

The pope listened intently as a Polish priest who accompanied Lidia Maksymowicz, 80, told him of her story and then kissed the number tattooed on her arm.

Polish-born Holocaust survivor Meyer Hack shows his prisoner number tattooed on his arm during a news conference at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem June 15, 2009.