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‘One Eye Open’ documentary wins award

The prize for the IDF tale is set to be presented at Tel Aviv's international documentary film festival, Docaviv.

A SCENE from ‘One Eye Open,’ which tells the story of a group of soldiers in reserve duty during the Israel-Hamas War.

Reviving Tel Hai: Yair Belachovsky’s mission to preserve a defining legacy

Yair Belachovsky speaks at a state memorial ceremony for Joseph Trumpeldor and the defenders of Tel Hai in 2025

The civilian army: Anat Vidor and the quiet power of WIZO

World WIZO President Anat Vidor. A biography that reads like the story of Zionism.

Nefesh B’Nefesh to receive award at JPost NY Conference

Second Hashomer Hachadash youth conference opens with series of activities in the Gaza Envelope

The “Envelope to Envelope” initiative connects a long trail with memorial seating areas featuring stories of fallen heroes

MAY 20, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Yoel Zilberman together with participants from Hashomer Hachadash Youth today in the Eshkol region.

Fourth Rahat Film Festival brings cinema, culture, city tours, Bedouin heritage to life

The fourth Rahat Film Festival brought 4,000 visitors for screenings, filmmaker encounters, city tours, and a celebration of Bedouin culture and Middle Eastern cinema.

MAY 19, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

FROM LEFT: Yarona Ben-Shalom Richardson, Muhammad al-Krenawi of the Rahat Community Center, Fadi Ziadna, Lior Kalfa, and Suleiman Abo Madegem, the director of Rahat’s Cultural Center.

‘Fantasy Life,’ a Jewish-American dramedy, stars neurotic New Yorkers

The movie is more reminiscent of the films of Noah Baumbach, Nicole Holofcener, and Lisa Cholodenko at their best, or even, at moments, of James L. Brooks.

MAY 19, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

‘FANTASY LIFE’ debuts Matthew Shear, who stars alongside Amanda Peet.

Noam Bettan meets with President Isaac Herzog after winning second place at Eurovision

Bettan had won second place at Eurovision, despite demonstrations against Israel, boos, and pro-Palestinian placard and flag bearers, thus bringing pride and glory to Israel and a huge career boost.

MAY 18, 2026ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Noam Bettan with Israeli President Isaac Herzog

Who gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public vote

Despite mass calls to boycott due to Israel’s participation, which led to several countries withdrawing from the contest entirely, Israel scored a whopping 220 points from the public televote.

MAY 17, 2026BySHIR PERETS