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Josef Buchmann: A legacy that lives on

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COLLABORATION WITH TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:55:55 GMT

From saving Tel Aviv University’s music school to supporting generations of scholars, the Holocaust survivor and philanthropist helped build the future of the country he loved

The Len effect: Investing in Israel’s future

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COLLABORATION WITH TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:55:11 GMT

From promising medicines to AI and the next generation of Israeli filmmakers, Len Blavatnik’s support for Tel Aviv University is helping turn talent and ambition into international impact

The science of a sporting edge

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COLLABORATION WITH TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:54:22 GMT

At Tel Aviv University’s new Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute, researchers and athletes are joining forces to turn Israeli innovation into better performance—and, ultimately, more Olympic medals

A shared past, a connected Jewish future

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COLLABORATION WITH TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:52:59 GMT

The Koret Center for Jewish Civilization brings scholarship, education, and immersive storytelling together to deepen Jewish engagement in Israel and the Diaspora.

Dignity for the dead, strength for the living

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COLLABORATION WITH ZAKA — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:41:23 GMT

Inside ZAKA’s vast logistics center, preparations for the next emergency reveal an equally urgent need: Caring for the volunteers who confront tragedy

Small classrooms, lasting legacies

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:13:26 GMT

The Global Jewish Teachers Award celebrates eight educators whose influence reaches far beyond school walls

A different flamenco perspective comes to Tel Aviv

BY MARION FISCHEL — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:57:47 GMT

Six generations of flamenco tradition come to Tel Aviv as acclaimed Spanish dancer Maria Juncal returns for a one-night performance.

How the Cinema South Festival has survived and thrived in Sderot for 25 years

BY HANNAH BROWN — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:01:12 GMT

After years of rocket fire and the trauma of October 7, Sderot's Cinema South Festival marks its 25th anniversary.

Hit series ‘Save the Date’ headed for the big screen

BY HANNAH BROWN — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:18:26 GMT

The first season of the Israeli rom-com was released in 2024 and later streamed on Netflix.

Six Israeli chefs to headline culinary series at Tel Aviv’s Carlton Hotel

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH CARLTON TEL AVIV — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:47:40 GMT

Pop Up by Carlton TLV will pair six chefs with six Israeli wineries for a series of kosher dinners from November 3 to December 10, with meals priced at NIS 650 per person.

'Eretz Nehederet' tackles Israel's election-night drama with Gal Gadot, political satire

BY HANNAH BROWN — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:59:38 GMT

Eretz Nehederet’s quick-thinking writers tried to make people smile after a divisive campaign’s grim end, despite continued uncertainty.

Israeli bassist, composer Avishai Cohen to premiere ‘Unbiblical’ music inspired by Leonard Cohen

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:13:26 GMT

The project will make its world premiere in January at the Tel Aviv Culture Palace (Heichal HaTarbut) before transitioning to an international tour.

How 31-year-old rapper Teddy Neguse traded explosive rage for vulnerable truth

BY HILA ROSEN — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:05:08 GMT

Neguse became the megaphone for a generation of young Ethiopian-Israelis growing up in the marginalized neighborhoods of Lod, giving a voice to their collective frustration and systemic alienation.

Tel Aviv University inaugurates new home for Lowy International School in memory of Shirley Lowy

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:14:10 GMT

Sir Frank Lowy and his sons joined TAU leaders and students to open a permanent home for the school, serving 2,500 international students and is dedicated to the memory of his late wife, Shirley.

Election Day picks, programs, and discounts

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:23:25 GMT

Make the most of your Election Day off on October 27 by catching a movie or heading outdoors.

Hard-hitting Ali G is back, leading new group of idiots in 'Ali G: Who Iz I?'

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:09:42 GMT

Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G character snuck into theaters in Israel and around the world for the new movie Ali G: Who Iz I?, which was set for a two-day release on Friday and Saturday.

Facing the Sea: Portraits of Resilience

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:28:46 GMT

Artist Daniel Tchetchik’s Facing the Sea, created with Israeli nonprofit HaGal Sheli, features portraits and personal stories exploring trauma, resilience and the sea’s healing power.

Tel Aviv University Honorary Degrees Ceremony 2026

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:19:07 GMT

Watch Live: Tel Aviv University’s 2026 Honorary Degrees Ceremony live, featuring special coverage and exclusive interviews with honorees and distinguished guests on October 29 at 7:00 PM

Swiss-born Jerusalem artist Ariane Littman spreads her wares across the nation

BY BARRY DAVIS — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:46:03 GMT

Ariane Littman's latest run-out is on display at the former National Library of Israel building on the Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University, within the framework of the Jerusalem Biennale.

Camille Cottin elevates French family drama 'Out of Love' as it opens in Israeli theaters - review

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:59:49 GMT

Out of Love presents a soothing universe where things fall into place in the end, perhaps a little more neatly than they do anywhere but in a TV-style movie.

Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G returns in two-day screening of 'Who Iz I?' amid pushback campaign

BY ELI LEON AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:59:40 GMT

The new film was filmed in complete secrecy over the past year, according to the Daily Mail. The mockumentary follows the character’s life since “the world went to hell.”

Cinema of the South Festival in Sderot to celebrate 25 years

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:30:15 GMT

The festival's closing ceremony will launch Negba, a new incubator for young southern filmmakers.

Oud across the world, and back: The 27th annual Jerusalem International Oud Festival kicks off

BY BARRY DAVIS — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:22:51 GMT

Back in 2000, the Jerusalem International Oud Festival was a modest two-day affair when home venue CEO and artistic director Effie Benaya managed to coax an oud player from Morocco over here.

What to watch on TV this week: Israeli election satire and a Hersh Goldberg-Polin tribute

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:21:35 GMT

TV Time: An election-night battle of comedy shows, plus sea creatures and a celebrity divorce.

Jerusalem highlights: October 23-29

BY HAGAY HACOHEN — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:48:48 GMT

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

Mark Wilf at The Jewish Agency: Building connection, unity, and trust

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH THE JEWISH AGENCY — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:44:46 GMT

“Mark Wilf has shown us what it means to be a true ‘mensch,’ leading not through words but through his actions,” Maj.-Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, chairman of the Executive at The Jewish Agency

Israeli designer Arik Weiss discusses contribution to Marvel’s ‘Spider-Noir’ series

BY HILA ROSEN — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:41:42 GMT

The Emmy-winning designer further discussed how his nationality is a complete non-issue in his field.

'Sheep in the Box': A pointless, sweet story of grief, robots - review

BY HANNAH BROWN — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:10:10 GMT

The film explores how a couple, grieving the loss of their young son who was killed in an accident two years before, decide to adopt an AI robot programmed to mimic their child.

Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes documentary ‘You Can See Everything’ coming to Israel

BY HILA ROSEN AND TNS — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:52:20 GMT

The film, set to premiere in Israel on November 26, had a massive opening weekend in North America, opening to box office numbers not seen in more than 20 years for a narrative documentary.

Beneath a German lake, above a Nazi bunker: Israeli artist explores buried memory - feature

BY MILLA WOLMAN — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:13:42 GMT

Israeli artist Yehudit Sasportas explores memory, trauma, and the passage of time through clay mines inscribed with Hebrew letters and submerged in a German lake above a Nazi-era bunker.