Culture

Italy discovers basilica design by ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, 'father of architecture'

"It is a sensational finding ... something that our grandchildren will be talking about," Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli told a press conference.

JANUARY 21, 2026|ByREUTERS

Italian Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli attends an Italy-Albania Intergovernmental Summit at Villa Doria Pamphili on November 13, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

Conductor Zubin Mehta attends the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Duet Gala at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on November 10, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California; illustrative.

Zubin Mehta cancels all Israeli shows, cites Netanyahu's 'treatment of Palestinians'

Zubin Mehta, an Indian conductor who was IPO musical director for 50 years, condemns Netanyahu's policies on Palestine and urges the arts community to speak out.

JANUARY 20, 2026|ByJAMES GENN

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.

JANUARY 18, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Heavy metal peace in the Mideast: Orphaned Land frontman asks if unity through music can survive

Kobi Farhi talks to the Post ahead of the launch of his autobiographical new book, "Good Night, Orphaned Land."

JANUARY 18, 2026|ByDAVID BRINN

Disengagement and documentaries: What to watch in Israel this weekend

New shows to look out for include 'Disengagement' and 'Outrageous,' plus the new season of 'Only Murders in the Building.'

AUGUST 16, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

How an Israeli kidnapping comedy sold a million tickets

Saving Shuli-San was set for a June release, but the war with Iran made United King Films, the movie’s distributor, postpone the much-awaited film.

AUGUST 16, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

FROM LEFT, Ben Bachar, the film’s director, with actors Shalom Michaelshwilli and Avi Israelof, producer Moshe Edery, and actors Tzion Baruch and Emma Medding, as they toast ‘Saving Shuli-San’s millionth ticket sale.

All the world’s a living stage: The 34th Int'l Puppet Festival is here

The forthcoming festival takes place August 17-21 with a veritable cornucopia of productions and other items lined up over the five days.

AUGUST 15, 2025ByBARRY DAVIS

A PERFORMANCE at the upcoming International Puppet Festival.

Druze students at Reichman University lead efforts to save their Syrian brethren from crisis

As their community faces what they describe as ethnic cleansing in Syria, these young scholars balance academic excellence with urgent advocacy.

AUGUST 13, 2025ByTAMARA MIZROCH

Sahar Daxa, a Government, Diplomacy and Strategy studies student and competitive athlete from Daliyat al-Carmel

Goldie Katz: The proud punk Zionist finding her home in Israel

Jerusalemite of the Week: From growing up in Monsey to spending years in Taiwan, Goldie Katz's views and lifestyle saw major shifts. But when pressured to conform, she refused to bend.

AUGUST 10, 2025ByAARON REICH

Is this for real? Food for thought at 4th Israeli Comedy Fesitval

Ephraim Kishon Israeli Comedy Festival takes place at its perennial base of Beit Mazia, and various other locations dotted around town, for the fourth time, August 17-21.

AUGUST 9, 2025ByBARRY DAVIS