Jerusalem highlights: September 4-10
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Two three-day cultural festivals to mark Sukkot with poetry, dance, and eco-tours
Jerusalem Cinematheque pays tribute to actor, director, and sex symbol Paul Newman
Guy Nattiv’s ‘The Liberation’ premieres at the Telluride Film Festival
Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood, Dudu Tassa to kick off Jerusalem Oud Festival
The festival will take place from November 5-12, bringing together musicians from Israel and abroad for 16 performances at the Jerusalem Theatre, Khan Theater, and Confederation House.
What's in a name? Population Authority shares most popular baby names ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Mohammed, Ariel, and Avigail topped Israel’s lists, with a total of 179,398 babies registered in Israel’s Population Registry as of Sunday morning, September 6.
Freedom 250 in Jerusalem: America celebrates 250 years at a defining moment
Mike Huckabee, "We celebrate not only 250 years of American independence but also the enduring partnership between two nations bound by shared values and an unwavering commitment to freedom.”
“You are with us for life”: The soldier-run homes rehabilitating Israel's wounded veterans
Belev Echad helps wounded and PTSD-stricken veterans through everything from hydrotherapy to academic workshops, with a philosophy of building a community where every soldier feels at home.
To play or not to play: A Swiss theater director comes to Israel to test the murky Wagnerian waters
Milo Rau is clearly determined to dive into the multi-layered, dense underbelly of various situations to divine the whys and wherefores and, hopefully, uncover the real state of play.
‘Jerusalem of Gold’ exhibit brings five Israeli artists to the capital’s theater
Jerusalem of Gold, a group exhibition featuring five Israeli artists, is open now and will be on display at the Jerusalem Theatre’s Salon Gallery until the end of September.
John Malkovich to return to Israel with satirical theatrical-musical show
Oscar nominee John Malkovich will return to Tel Aviv for a musical performance blending classical music, comedy, and brutal criticism.
What to watch this week: Gal Gadot speeds through The Runner, Hearsay delivers gripping thriller
TV Time: A new Gal Gadot thriller, a chilling Israeli TV drama, and Hanoch Daum’s return headline this week’s entertainment picks.
Michael Rapaport to star in Comedy for Koby Sukkot tour
Known for his unfiltered, high-energy New York style, Michael Rapaport will join tour founder Avi Liberman for three nights of stand-up.
Moshe Rosenthal’s ‘Tell Me Everything’ brings a powerful coming-of-age story to Israeli theaters
Tell Me Everything, which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this year, the first Israeli feature film to be shown there in years, is also a portrait of an unconventional family.
