Jerusalem highlights: May 22-28
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Revealing the invisible: Jewish artists bring Mount Sinai to life
The lost Leonard Cohen concerts in Israel may finally see the light of day
Shavuot in the southern Golan: Springs, wineries, and ancient Jewish heritage
What to watch in Israel this week: Fresh Israeli medical drama, 'The Intern,' stands out
TV Time: 'The Intern' is a new, polished medical suspense drama starring Niv Sultan, best known for Tehran, who plays Hadas, an ambitious and very promising surgical resident.
'An orgy of antisemitism is overtaking the West,' says acclaimed Hungarian director Laszlo Nemes
Laszlo Nemes, who is now at the Cannes Film Festival promoting his latest movie, Moulin, is best known for his first feature film, Son of Saul (2015).
Kaplan Medical Center fundraiser comedy event sells out ahead of Shavuot
A charity stand-up comedy event held ahead of Shavuot drew a full house this week as hundreds gathered to support the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Kaplan Medical Center.
Michael Bay to direct movie on Operation Epic Fury airmen rescue
A book by Mitchell Zuckoff set to be published in 2027 will be the basis for the screenplay, according to Deadline.
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
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Strengthening human infrastructure
Genesis Prize Foundation Chairman Stan Polovets reflects on matching gift initiative in honor of 2026 laureate Gal Gadot
