Culture in Israel

Berlinale festival to spotlight Jewish films in wake of war

The festival, which has a long history of welcoming Israeli filmmakers, as well as spotlighting films of Jewish interest and movies that focus on Jewish history, will continue to do so. 

Israel art roundup: Peace cages and a spectrum of lights

Art Roundup is a monthly glance at some of the finest art exhibitions and events currently shown across the country.

Mifal Hapayis names five finalists for prestigious literature award

The winner will receive a prize of NIS 180,000, and the winning book will be translated into Arabic as well as another foreign language.

By NERIA BARR
08/01/2024

Amidst the war with Hamas, Muslims and Jews need to come together - opinion

Both Jews and Muslims must understand that if we can’t live together, there is a chance neither will survive.

By MOHAMMED SHARIF ODEH , DAVID METZGER
06/01/2024

Legendary wrestling family to meet hostage families in Israel

Von Erich has expressed support for Israel during the current war, and when representatives of Dizengoff Center and Lev Cinemas invited him to visit, he agreed immediately. 

Jerusalem Cinematheque to honor award-winning Natalie Portman

The Cinematheque will be showing some of her best-loved films throughout the month. 

Iconic Tel Aviv rock club hosts final performance

For most music lovers, the Barby was a mecca for great live music – the ultimate rock experience. For any local band, performing at the Barby was a serious career milestone. 

By HILLEL WACHS
04/01/2024

Jewish singer Emma Smith comes to Israel to spread some joy

The Postmodern Jukebox circuit was scuppered by the war in Gaza but it’s enabling Smith to break out on her own, backed by longtime collaborator, guitarist and musical director Denny Ilett.

02/01/2024

An out-of-time 'Shampoo Queen' - review

Is the 1970 satire by Hanoch Levin appropriate for today's war-torn country?

The show will go on for TLVFest

The International Tel Aviv LBGTQ+ Film Festival will be running at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque from December 21-31 at a number of venues around the city. 

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