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Israeli actress Shira Haas to star in the upcoming WWII movie 'Triumph of the Will'

Israeli actress Shira Haas will appear in a new WWII period film, portraying a woman caught in a moral dilemma as Jews try to flee Nazi Germany.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Shira Haas in Night Therapy.
Tal Berkovich.

Model, actress Tal Berkovich killed in car accident at 41

Berkovich was in Israel visiting her family. Her brother was with her in the vehicle, and is currently in critical condition at Soroka Medical Center. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Shira Haas in the Netflix series, 'Bodies.'

Shira Haas to star in Netflix remake of ‘The Boys from Brazil’

Filming will begin in December in the UK, Germany, Bulgaria, and Spain.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Actor Gal Gadot poses with her star during the unveiling ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 18, 2025.

Gal Gadot receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

“I’m just a girl from a town in Israel and could have never imagined such a moment,” Gadot said.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Oscars organization invites four Israelis to join

Virtually everyone who is invited to join the Academy does so, and they can vote for the Oscars, as well as take part in many professional forums and events.

JULY 8, 2019ByHANNAH BROWN
Oscars, Israeli style

Moran Atias shines in NBC's 'The Village'

Israeli actress portrays an Iranian immigrant named Ava in new show.

APRIL 4, 2019ByAMY SPIRO
Moran Atias and Daren Kagasoff in NBC's 'The Village."

'Shaon Horef' winter festival warms Jerusalem

Dancers, klezmer bands, and unique art installations dot the sides streets of Jerusalem for the 8th annual festival series that turns chilly Mondays in February into a winter happening.

FEBRUARY 14, 2019ByBEN BRESKY
Musicians playing the harp and 'hang' instrument perform in downtown Jerusalem at the Shaon Horef festival February 11, 2019

Israeli series ‘Harem’ heading for Australia

Australian public broadcaster SBS purchased the 'Reshet' drama based on an imprisoned Israeli cult leader.

FEBRUARY 11, 2019ByAMY SPIRO
A promotional photo for the Reshet series 'Harem.'

Thirty-three Israeli films for NIS 10 on Israeli Film Day

Israeli Film Day is an initiative of the Culture and Sport Ministry and the Film Industry Association.

OCTOBER 14, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
Cinema City Jerusalem

Al Pacino reportedly dating Israeli actress

Meital Dohan is best known for her guest starring spot on Weeds.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
American Film Institute Life Achievement Award – Show – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 08/06/2017 - Actor Al Pacino speaks on stage.

Five Israeli actors making their mark on Hollywood

In acclaimed films and popular TV shows, Israeli faces are popping up all over the place.

AUGUST 26, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Arrivals – Beverly Hills, California, U.S., 04/03/2018 – Actress Odeya Rush.

The amazing ‘Miss Vertigo’

Rona Soffer’s autobiographical short film is an inspiration to people living with significant disabilities

AUGUST 22, 2018ByPAUL ALSTER
rona soffer

Netanyahu whistleblower joining 'Celebrity Survivor'

It's not a vacation they're headed for; the group is flying out to film a new season of Israel's Celebrity Survivor.

AUGUST 20, 2018ByAMY SPIRO
Meni Naftali, 2015

Rivka Michaeli recognized with lifetime achievement prize

On May 25, at the 2018 Israel Theater Prize awards ceremony, Michaeli will receive the Meir Margalit Life Achievement Award.

APRIL 2, 2018ByHELEN KAYE
RIVKA MICHAELI: Still going strong