Culture in Israel

Jerusalem highlights: February 20-26

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

FEBRUARY 20, 2026|ByHAGAY HACOHEN

Red Tent’ exhibition of works by Michal Tamir (see Saturday).

Canvas for a cause: Art, music, and tzedakah in Jerusalem

Canvas for a Cause, an art auction benefiting the synagogue’s charitable fund, Keren Tzedakah, drew community members, art lovers, and supporters of social justice.

FEBRUARY 15, 2026|ByPENINA HOROWITZ

Rikki Rose Horowitz at the exhibition opening.

Colors of redemption: Healing at Jerusalem’s The Terminal - review

A new Jerusalem exhibition brings together paintings that grapple with redemption, healing, and the search for hope in the shadow of trauma.

FEBRUARY 15, 2026|ByYAEL UNTERMAN

Palomino: Taste the latest Italian creations at a Jerusalem favorite - restaurant review

Chef’s Table at Palomino adds a twist to Jerusalem Italian dining, and desserts like cannoli steal the show.

FEBRUARY 14, 2026|ByLINDA GRADSTEIN

Rain or shine, Jerusalem’s new indoor tennis courts are a game changer

Jerusalem’s new indoor tennis courts are packed even on rainy days, offering a rare all-weather haven for young players and community programs.

FEBRUARY 13, 2026ByHOWARD BLAS

Walking through the light rail construction site on the way to the Stuart Weitzman Tennis Complex of the ITEC (Israel Tennis and Education Center).

Pnimeet: Community workshop putting Jerusalem back on bikes

Pnimeet teaches Jerusalemites how to fix their own bikes, cutting costs, reducing waste, and easing daily life in a car-clogged city.

FEBRUARY 8, 2026ByBARRY DAVIS

Pnimeet volunteers help Jerusalemite cyclists keep their own wheels turning.

Music world mourns Matti Caspi, towering figure in Israeli culture, after cancer battle

The family said in a statement, “With aching hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and dear father. The light of our lives has gone out.”

FEBRUARY 8, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

Israeli Opera returns to Ofakim with community Hebrew production of The Magic Flute

According to the opera company, the performance marked its first return to Ofakim in more than a decade and formed part of its 40th anniversary season.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The Israeli Opera returned to Ofakim on Monday evening with a community production of The Magic Flute. February 3.

Jerusalang: Using language to connect people in Jerusalem

Jerusalang is turning Jerusalem’s mix of languages into a thriving social hub, bringing Jews, Arabs, locals, and newcomers together.

FEBRUARY 1, 2026ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

From Lorenz Hart to Mel Brooks: Two Jewish lives now available on Israeli screens

TV TIME: Two movies present a strong contrast in both their subjects and their styles. Blue Moon, about lyricist Lorenz Hart on Apple TV+, and Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man on HBO Max.

JANUARY 31, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN