Arts

ALEPH festival to celebrate Hebrew, from ancient roots to modern expressions

Taking place simultaneously in Berlin, London, Stockholm, New York, Boston, and Hollywood, Florida, the festival spotlights Hebrew not only as an ancient language, but as a living, evolving tongue.

HEBREW POET Leah Goldberg.
Pictures of former actress Brigitte Bardot are displayed during a media preview of an exhibition in Boulogne-Billancourt, western Paris September 25, 2009. The exhibition devoted to the French star will run from September 29, 2009 to January 31, 2010.

French actress, icon, advocate: Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91

Benny P. Leva performing stand-up comedy at the Misrad Hacomedy show, November 20.

From aliyah to the mic: How Benny P. Leva found his voice in Jerusalem

The newly added lettering for US President Donald Trump's name is displayed at the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, US, December 19, 2025

Washington’s Kennedy Center renamed the 'Trump Kennedy Center'


Art and life intertwine at Epos film festival

The 16th edition of the film festival takes place from April 14-19 at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and the Tel Aviv Cinematheque.

 'The Gulag Archipelago, the Revelation.'

Jewish cultural institutions reeling as Trump defunds arts and humanities

Virtually all federal grant-making for arts and culture is in jeopardy following recent and expected cuts across government agencies.

 Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, March 16, 2024

Nikita Ben Ami: An unexpected Zionist's journey from Uzbekistan to Israel

“I was never connected to Judaism, but a friend who is a rabbi once told me that I’m a lost Jewish soul,” she said. “And I’m discovering I am totally Zionist.”

 Nikita Ben Ami is seen playing Japanese Taiko drums.

Exploring the cosmos of composer Paul Ben-Haim with German-Jewish violinist Liv Migdal

Migdal boasts an impressive career, having played as soloist with top musicians and orchestras worldwide. Her recordings have garnered critical acclaim.

 VIOLINIST Liv Migdal.

Art roundup: Brand new Middle East war tattoos

A monthly glimpse at some of the finest art exhibitions and events currently shown across Israel.

 ‘SUNSET DECLINING’ by Avishai Platek at the Maya Gallery.

For choreographer Emmanuel Gat, third time's a charm

Gat began his professional career in Israel 30 years ago, first as a dancer and later as a choreographer, having risen as a celebrated dance-maker.

 EMANUEL GAT’S third work, ‘Inbal,’ will premiere this week.

English-speaking theater performances shine at Nissan Native Jerusalem Festival

Eleven currently active theater companies will present a taste of their respective productions during the fourth edition of the Nissan Nativ Jerusalem Theater Festival.

 GILBERT & SULLIVAN’S ‘HMS Pinafore’ by the Encore! Educational Theatre Company.

Building bridges through art: My journey creating 18 murals in Israel to support the women of Iran

The murals honor Iranian women’s bravery, forge a message of unity between Persians and Jews, and stand as symbols of resistance against tyranny and hope for freedom.

 Tel Aviv (January 29, 2024): Here, I honored Queen Esther and included a unity symbol representing the shared history of Persians and Jews.

Her Grace: Remembering “Her Serene Highness” Grace Kelly

Tuesday marked 95 years since the birth of Princess Grace of Monaco, formerly known as Hollywood star Grace Kelly.

 Grace Kelly 1929 – 1982.

Haifa International Film Festival announces Israeli lineup 

The Haifa Film Festival marks its 40th year with a new Israeli Cinema Competition, merging dramas and documentaries.

 A SCENE from ‘The Property.’