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U2 releases EP featuring poem by Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai
Israel Prize winner Yehuda Amichai, who died in 2000, is considered by many to have been the greatest modern Israeli poet.
A Community called home
Portugal returns stolen Mayan, Zapotec artifacts to Mexico in first-ever archaeological restitution
Zapotec tomb from 600 CE marks Mexico’s most ‘significant archaeological discovery’ in last decade
Between deep roots and liberating groove
The Hullegeb Festival of Israeli-Ethiopian Culture returns to Jerusalem next week, bringing rhythm, energy, joy, and the promise of better days ahead.
Dr. Miriam Adelson leads 2025 Israeli Presidential honorees
President Isaac Herzog has named nine distinguished individuals, including Miriam Adelson and Israeli-Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif, for the 2025 Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor.
Peru’s Ministry of Culture reveals warrior-themed ritual vessel at Chankillo UNESCO site
The ministry says the find reinforces interpretations of the oldest solar observatory in America as a stage for military disputes and elite power legitimization.
Jewish creator of Bojack Horseman discusses new Jew-centric series, facing antisemitim
Speaking on the state of antisemitism in the world now, he said, “It’s always a fraught time to be Jewish…"
After budget cuts and security delays, Tel Aviv's white night festival returns
The beloved cultural celebration makes its comeback on August 28 with dozens of performances and free events across Israel's cultural capital.
The secret Europe is hiding: Where to find true peace in 2025
Europe struggles with over-tourism, but Estonia’s remote islands offer true peace: Ruhnu with 150 residents and ringing sand, Vormsi with Swedish heritage, and Kihnu with a matriarchal society.
Tel Aviv Museum brings 35 new works by Israeli artists into its collection
Acquired through the ‘Voting for Art’ group, the works span a variety of genres, capturing a cross-section of contemporary Israeli creativity.
An unflinching look at a nation in verse
The Metula Poetry Festival will be held in Jerusalem next week.
Leonard Cohen’s calling card: A new play about the iconic Jewish poet-musician
The forthcoming music-based portrayal of the late Canadian-Jewish poet-musician is scheduled for later this month in Tel Aviv.
Wes Anderson’s ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ disappoints - film review
Wes Anderson’s latest movie lacks a compelling, comprehensible storyline, or characters viewers would care about.
