Culture in Tel Aviv

Eretz Israel Museum to host 'MUZA on the Line' at Tel Aviv Light Rail's Allenby station

The exhibition showcases the talents of more than 20 prominent Israeli artists and creators, including Meira Una, Dafna Birger, and Esti Drori.

ALLENBY STATION, Tel Aviv. The exhibition aims to bring culture directly into public spaces traversed by thousands of commuters every day.
VISITORS ARE invited to physically step inside the light environments, becoming an integrated component of the illuminated installations.

LUMAGICA light festival returns to Tel Aviv's Hayarkon Park after 160,000 visitors in first edition

 People participate in the first Gay Pride Parade in Mitzpe Ramon, on July 2, 2021.

International LGBT film festival sets screenings at Tel Aviv Cinematheque

RISA BROOKE OZE at ‘Kat World.’ With ‘Meow York Times Mourns the Demise of Khatmeini’ illustrating propaganda’s strange glamour.

'Kat World:' Artist Risa Brooke Oze turns wartime life in Israel into whiskered, cat-themed satire


Yayoi Kusama’s stunning mirror room to light up Tel Aviv Museum permanently

Three years after the closure of Kusama’s hugely successful exhibition at the museum, one of her works will join its permanent collection starting next month.

 Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room.

HaKatan: Little space, big flavors in Tel Aviv - restaraunt review

HaKatan recently caught my eye once again. It has since expanded, with a larger space that’s hard not to pop into, thanks to its intimate, candlelit bar that’s buzzing.

 CHEF IDO KABLAN at HaKatan

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.'

Cameroonian artist honors Jewish ties in 'Indelible' exhibition

Cameroonian artist Maurice Mboa’s 'Indelible' in Tel Aviv showcases soul print engravings exploring identity and spirituality. The exhibition honors his journey and deep connection to Judaism.

 TWO PAINTINGS by Maurice Mboa.

Purim parades: Israeli cities gear up to celebrate holiday tradition

The tradition shows no signs of letting up as municipalities up and down the country gear up for some outdoor urban frolics. 

 Israelis take part in the Jewish holiday of Purim parade (Adloyada), in Jerusalem, March 25, 2024

Tel Aviv’s energy back as runners get on their marks for marathon’s return

Resilience and unity are integral themes in this year’s marathon as thousands of runners from all corners of the country and world return to run the span of the city.

THE TEL AVIV MARATHON is the largest sporting event of the year in Israel, by participant numbers.

Exploring Tel Aviv’s coffee culture: Reviewing the city's best teas and lattes

A personal look into the vibrant city’s trendy lattes and teas.

 JERA’S LOTUS latte (L) and pumpkin spice latte (R).

The Summertime Tel Aviv JazzFest rolls out an international lineup

Perennial artistic director Barak Weiss has curated an international roster of acts covering a wide range of stylistic bases, ranging from straight-ahead jazz to Ethiopian music and Brazilian rhythms

 Singer Noa Levy will front a tribute to Thelonious Monk.

‘Dialogues des Carmélites’ ascends at Israeli Opera - review

The final scene of Salve Regina (Hail to the Queen,) during which the nuns embrace their fate and soar into  the inky heavens to shine like stars – was a marvel to experience.

 YAEL LEVITA and Shira Patchornik in ‘Dialogues Des Carmelites.’

Hanoch Levin's 1975 'Krum' is given a modern update - review

A rich, intriguing, multi-textual work. 

 Guy Nataf as Krum.