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Israeli bassist, composer Avishai Cohen to premiere ‘Unbiblical’ music inspired by Leonard Cohen

The project will make its world premiere in January at the Tel Aviv Culture Palace (Heichal HaTarbut) before transitioning to an international tour.

AVISHAI COHEN. His lyrics are drawn from 'The Flame,' a collection of Leonard Cohen’s final poems and writings published after his death in 2016.

How 31-year-old rapper Teddy Neguse traded explosive rage for vulnerable truth

‘NOW, I realize that even if my sister gets annoyed with me, or I with her ... it’s a way of expressing love. We don’t know how to just say, ‘Hey, I missed you.’ It takes work.’

Tel Aviv University inaugurates new home for Lowy International School in memory of Shirley Lowy

The New Lowy International School Building

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Kochav Hayarden National Park will offer bird migration tours, kite-making and flying workshops, and family activities.

Hard-hitting Ali G is back, leading new group of idiots in 'Ali G: Who Iz I?'

Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G character snuck into theaters in Israel and around the world for the new movie Ali G: Who Iz I?, which was set for a two-day release on Friday and Saturday.

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

The movie starts with a quote from Voltaire, 'Those who can make you believe absurdities can also make you commit atrocities,' and it’s key to understanding the movie.

Facing the Sea: Portraits of Resilience

Artist Daniel Tchetchik’s Facing the Sea, created with Israeli nonprofit HaGal Sheli, features portraits and personal stories exploring trauma, resilience and the sea’s healing power.

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

From right to left Eden Shmuel, Yaron Waksman, Daniel Tchetchik, Manon Slome. Photo credit HaGal Sheli

Watch Live: Tel Aviv University Honorary Degrees Ceremony 2026

Watch Tel Aviv University’s 2026 Honorary Degrees Ceremony live, featuring special coverage and exclusive interviews with honorees and distinguished guests on October 29 at 7:00 PM

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByIN COLLABORATION WITH TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

View of the Tel Aviv University campus. May 15, 2025.

Swiss-born Jerusalem artist Ariane Littman spreads her wares across the nation

Ariane Littman's latest run-out is on display at the former National Library of Israel building on the Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University, within the framework of the Jerusalem Biennale.

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByBARRY DAVIS

Ariane Littman’s ‘Sanguine Fields’ feeds off the utopian prophecy in Mordechai Ardon’s monumental stained-glass window triptych.

Camille Cottin elevates French family drama 'Out of Love' as it opens in Israeli theaters - review

Out of Love presents a soothing universe where things fall into place in the end, perhaps a little more neatly than they do anywhere but in a TV-style movie.

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G returns in two-day screening of 'Who Iz I?' amid pushback campaign

The new film was filmed in complete secrecy over the past year, according to the Daily Mail. The mockumentary follows the character’s life since “the world went to hell.”

OCTOBER 25, 2026ByELI LEON, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Sacha Baron Cohen as Ali G attends the Los Angeles Fan Event of Amazon MGM Studios "Ali G: Who Iz I?" at Hollywood Post 43 - American Legion on October 14, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

Cinema of the South Festival in Sderot to celebrate 25 years

The festival's closing ceremony will launch Negba, a new incubator for young southern filmmakers.

OCTOBER 24, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

Guy Amir (left) and Hanan Savyon in season two of the Netflix series, Bros, which will premiere at the Cinema of the South Festival.

Oud across the world, and back: The 27th annual Jerusalem International Oud Festival kicks off

Back in 2000, the Jerusalem International Oud Festival was a modest two-day affair when home venue CEO and artistic director Effie Benaya managed to coax an oud player from Morocco over here.

OCTOBER 24, 2026ByBARRY DAVIS