Culture

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.

Irish singer of U2 Bono poses during a photocall for the film "Bono: Stories of Surrender" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 17, 2025.
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Portugal returns three stolen artifacts to Mexico in handover ceremony at the Mexican Embassy in Lisbon, February 17, 2026.

Portugal returns stolen Mayan, Zapotec artifacts to Mexico in first-ever archaeological restitution

Owl carving above the entrance to a Zapotec tomb from 600 CE in the Oaxaca Valley, Mexico, February 14, 2026.

Zapotec tomb from 600 CE marks Mexico’s most ‘significant archaeological discovery’ in last decade


The first-ever Challah Festival in Israel: Three days of art, culture, and food

ANU – Museum of the Jewish People presents the first-ever festival dedicated to challah, featuring an art exhibition, bakery tours, a tasty pop-up, and family activities. November 13–15.

FOODISH Challah Festival at ANU Museum.

TV Time: ‘Happy Place’ offers a touching and humorous look at modern society's challenges

KAN 11’s new dark comedy mixes comedy with heartfelt moments as a speech therapist faces family and personal turmoil.

A PROMO POSTER for ‘Happy Place.’

Tango maverick Marcos Ayala dances defiance in Israel

Ayala's insistence on bringing dance, light, and emotion to Israeli stages is an affirmation that art must persevere.

TANGO GREAT Marcos Ayala: The secret is the embrace.

Munich like never before: Jewish history, sausage tales & an arts explosion

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 117.

Munich's former meat-packing area has become a training ground for young graffiti artists

Thailand's ties to Israel evolved beyond tourism and trade, ambassador tells 'Post'

ASIA AFFAIRS: The relations between Jerusalem and Bangkok are mutually beneficial, Thailand's Ambassador Vichienpuntu told The Jerusalem Post in an exclusive interview.

THAI AMBASSADOR Boonyarit Vichienpuntu (pictured) told ‘The Jerusalem Post’ that the Israeli-Thai ‘relationship is genuine and cemented by the love of Israeli travelers and Thai workers.’

'Nutuk': A fascinating glimpse into Druze life in Israel

New drama Nutuk, running on channel 12, tells the story of a Druze child who believes he is reincarnated, with a deeper meaning about the identity of the Druze community in Israel.

Lucy Ayoub and Jude Khatib in 'Nutuk.'

A new web series from the creators of My Trip

My Trip launches “Moments in Time” – an original six-part web series that reveals the moments that shaped human history, blending art, cinema, and technological innovation.

“Moments in Time”

A season of reflection: The Israeli Opera at 40

The opera's new season, opening in November, brings together seven productions.

RICHARD STRAUSS’S ‘Salome,’ directed by Itay Tiran.

Bolivia after years: A glimpse into the stunning destination awaiting Israelis

After years of diplomatic disconnection, the renewal of relations with Israel opens the door to discover Bolivia — breathtaking landscapes, colonial cities, and authentic experiences.

La Paz, Bolivia.

Samaria Film Festival goes global

The festival begins on November 5, with screenings at 20 locations.

A SCENE from ‘Malachi.’