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Israeli singer-songwriter Ehud Banai’s music transforms Beit Guvrin caves in immersive exhibition

BY HANNAH BROWN — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:17:38 GMT

The Eighth Sound exhibition brings together Banai’s songs and texts with video art by Ronen Tanchum. Created specifically for the ancient caves.

Engineering the future from the Negev

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COLLABORATION WITH SAPIR ACADEMIC COLLEGE — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:02:50 GMT

Sapir Academic College’s Faculty of Technology is creating a new model of higher education that blends academic excellence, applied research, and close industry collaboration to drive innovation

Nearly 5,000 come together in Israel's largest teen Diaspora-Israel solidarity event

BY SAM HALPERN AND EITAN ELIAS — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:42:06 GMT

“The Big Tent event is an opportunity for teens to feel like they're connected to something bigger,” said Nadav Shachmon, the Director of Israel Partnerships at RootOne.

University of Haifa’s School of Design hosts first graduate fashion show on campus

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:41:53 GMT

Twenty-five graduating students presented their final collections in an event that was held on the university campus

The "90-Second" vision is scaling for life-saving impact

BY RONNIE ROSENMAN AND IN COLLABORATION WITH UNITED HATZALAH — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:18:40 GMT

By leveraging a "crowd-sourced" model, United Hatzalah seeks to drastically improve survival rates

Nefesh B'Nefesh launches fellowship to strengthen Israel education in North American schools

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:52:36 GMT

The inaugural cohort brings 12 Jewish educators to Israel for a yearlong program focused on teaching Zionism, Jewish identity and Israel.

'The Baroness Rothschild': A moving tribute to jazz and friendship - review

BY BRIAN BLUM — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:17:20 GMT

The Baroness Rothschild blends history, jazz, and powerful performances into a moving theatrical experience.

‘Next Star’ to select Israel’s Eurovision 2027 representative

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:02:59 GMT

“It is a platform that makes dreams come true and connects the audience to the Israeli representative’s journey to Eurovision,” said Ilanit Siman Tov-Hirsch.

Tom Wesselmann's American pop art takes center stage at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art

BY NERIA BARR — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:51:11 GMT

The first major Israeli exhibition of Tom Wesselmann explores how iconic pop art is viewed through today’s social and political lens.

United in art: Jerusalem's Manofim Festival returns with art, music, and performance

BY BARRY DAVIS — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:50:15 GMT

The 18th edition of the Manofim arts festival maintains its inclusive take on local life.

'Crazy, moving': Noga Erez documentary charts music star's rise through tragedy and triumph

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:53:00 GMT

The movie, most of which is in Hebrew, takes a fly-on-the-wall approach, chronicling their lives and mixing different styles to create a portrait of the duo that will be entertaining and interesting

What to watch this week: Larry David's new HBO comedy, talking sheep, and Kim Novak

BY HANNAH BROWN — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:51:47 GMT

TV Time: Gitit Fisher, Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld, and Hugh Jackman are just a few names to entertain TV watchers this summer in releases like On Standby and The Sheep Detectives.

Venice art installation grapples with its Jewish history at 61st International Art Exhibition

BY HANNAH BROWN — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:44:50 GMT

At once playful, spiritual, and unsettling, Nabatele imagines a Jewish house of worship without ground beneath it.

Jerusalem highlights: July 10-16

BY HAGAY HACOHEN — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:39:35 GMT

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

Jerusalem Film Festival opens 43rd edition at Sultan's Pool with 6,000 guests

BY HANNAH BROWN — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:08:05 GMT

Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa, one of the most acclaimed filmmakers working today, was the festival’s guest of honor and received an award in recognition of his cinematic achievements.

Global health leaders gather at Ichilov Medical Center to learn crisis preparedness

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:43:42 GMT

As global instability redefines healthcare, top officials from 13 nations land in Israel to decode the real-world strategy of keeping hospitals functional, resilient, and humane under fire.

Tel Aviv University opens $35m Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:16:01 GMT

The new institute will partner with the Olympic Committee of Israel to provide scientific support for athletes preparing for the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games.

Aerial innovation: United Hatzalah’s expanding drone capabilities

BY RONNIE ROSENMAN AND IN COLLABORATION WITH UNITED HATZALAH — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:48:34 GMT

Eli Beer, Founder and President, "A lot of new things are coming out of United Hatzalah. We are an innovation center."

Tzavta Theater to celebrate 70 years with Freedom to Create festival

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:56:15 GMT

Supported by top organizations, the event features diverse cultural programming, culminating in a star-studded gala on September 8 featuring prominent Israeli artists, comedians, and performers.

New Tel Aviv University imaging method could improve IVF sperm selection

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:22:24 GMT

Researchers say the technology creates detailed 3D maps of live sperm cells without damaging them.

Culture Minister Zohar releases video skewering the film industry

BY HANNAH BROWN — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:22:52 GMT

The Israeli film industry is at its lowest ebb in decades, perhaps ever, as more film festivals around the world openly or covertly boycott Israeli movies.

Israeli actress Evgenia Dodina triumphs in Or Sinai's ‘Mama’ - review

BY HANNAH BROWN — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:44:21 GMT

Speaking in Polish rather than her native Russian, Dodina gives a memorable performance in "Mama" – one of her many unforgettable theatrical accomplishments.

More than 70 million Christians to unite in the largest annual prayer gathering for Israel

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:45 GMT

Christian leaders from 50 countries to gather in Jerusalem in October for Eagles' Wings' 24th Annual Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem

New study links organized crime and weak governance to rising cost of living in Israel

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH HASHOMER HACHADASH — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:17:34 GMT

The report estimates that organized crime and extortion cost Israel's economy NIS 23 billion annually, adding roughly NIS 8,000 a year to the average household's expenses.

Israeli author Amir Tibon wins Sami Rohr Prize for Oct. 7 memoir

BY HADAR KATSMAN — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:34:49 GMT

“It is an incredible honor to receive the Sami Rohr Prize and join the esteemed list of writers who have won this award over the past two decades,” Tibon said in the Sami Rohr Prize press release.

Eurovision chief rules out future votes on Israel's participation despite ongoing country boycotts

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:42:36 GMT

Following Israel’s 2025 Eurovision showing, in which Yuval Raphael’s performance of “New Day Will Rise” came in first in the televoting, there were calls to investigate Israel for rules violations.

Designs on Jerusalem: Hansen House hosts event devoted to everyday aesthetics around us

BY BARRY DAVIS — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:43:53 GMT

The week, which takes place July 9-16 at its perennial berth of Hansen House, feeds off major sporting events taking place around the globe and even here, this summer.

‘Feelings in Between’: Autistic artists challenge stereotypes in new Jerusalem exhibition

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:42:59 GMT

The Feelings In Between exhibition opens on July 8 at the Jerusalem Theatre and will run until August 30.

Jerusalem Film Festival returns with Sundance hits, Cannes winners, and Israeli premieres

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:25:22 GMT

The 43rd edition of the festival, which was founded to bring the best international films to Israel and to promote Israeli filmmaking, will be at the Jerusalem Cinematheque and the Lev Smadar theater

Jerusalem highlights: July 3-9

BY HAGAY HACOHEN — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:11:04 GMT

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