Hagay Hacohen

Hagay Hacohen is a former breaking news desk editor and current contributor for The Jerusalem Post. He writes about a variety of subjects, among them Art, Archeology, and Technology.

Holding a Master’s Degree in Philosophy from Warsaw University, he previously worked at the Polish Radio's English language service The News PL. His interests include Polish issues, science fiction and US history.

Jerusalem highlights: December 5-11

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

DECEMBER 5, 2025

Jerusalem highlights: November 28-December 4

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

NOVEMBER 28, 2025

Jerusalem highlights: November 21-27

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

NOVEMBER 21, 2025

After October 7, Purcell’s 'Dido and Aeneas' rings truer than ever

The decision to open the 40th opera season on Tuesday with Dido and Aeneas is a lovely nod to the past while ensuring the opera in Israel has a future.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025

Jerusalem highlights: November 14-20

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

NOVEMBER 14, 2025

Jerusalem highlights: November 7-14

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

NOVEMBER 7, 2025

'It can happen again,' former UK PM Boris Johnson says at Birkenau

During the visit, the Chief Rabbi of the Netherlands, Binyomin Jacobs, shared how his father, a Holocaust survivor, warned him to always keep money at hand because Jews are never truly safe.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Rabbi Menachem Margolin EJA Chairman in a tour of Auschwitz.

Polish president, EJA warn of rising antisemitism as Europe marks Kristallnacht

“Today you can go to any Jew and scream 'genocide',” said Rabbi Menachem Margolin. EJA's symposium united state reps, Rabbis, and activists to push back against the new blood libels.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025