culture

The American Jewish liturgical tradition comes to Tel Aviv in new show

“I am optimistic we will not only increase the feelings of light and joy in Israel,” says Bat Ella, singer in the performance, “but also the light in our world, and uplift our souls.”

By SARAH HERSHENSON
25/03/2024

The French Festival in Israel comes of age with diverse mix of films

This year's festival features a wide variety of films, mixing classics with contemporary films and star-studded casts.

Maklid/a takes audience through a kaleidoscope of Israeli urban life

Kook inhabits two terrifically funny characters. The first is a gay man who texts a would-be-lover (Oryan) with awful, auto-corrected Hebrew.

A flood of talent in ‘Rusalka’

This much beloved opera, with its mythical and folk aspects, has delighted opera fans since its world premiere in 1901

Back to ‘Normal’, ‘Elsbeth’ arrives and ‘Fool Me Once’ flourishes

The powerful Israeli series Normal, which was shown on Hot a few years ago and is now on Netflix, looks at a particularly troubled young man going through a tough time, and it’s extremely well done.

Schnitzler's 'La Ronde' is a work of beautiful decadence

Directed by Rakefet Binyamin, Schnitzler’s most performed work now gets a new life at Beit Zvi.

Batsheva Dance Company's new performance draws a line on certain cultural appropriations

Choreographer and performer Hillel Kogan has coined the work, “a ballet,” unabashedly appropriating a well-patented format into the contemporary dance realm. 

By ORI LENKINSKI
07/03/2024

Holocaust property restoration: Not enough progress made, report finds

Blinken's address noted the countless works of art and cultural property stolen by Nazis which still have not been returned to their owners. 

Eitan Green on the making of ‘My Daughter My Love’

The idea for the film was on his mind for several years before he made it, now Green feels that its as good a time as any to release this character-driven dramatic story.

Navigating cultural gaps is key for business development

As companies expand their reach into new markets, they encounter diverse cultural norms, and communication styles that can impact their operations and interactions with customers, and partners.

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