Culture

Jerusalem highlights: April 10 – April 16

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

Bitul Torah playing cards (see Friday)
An Israeli artist couple (Efrat Dor and Ariel Bronz) sell their souls to the ruling elite in the provocative film "Yes," from director Nadav Lapid.

In Yes!, Israeli director Nadav Lapid skewers his country’s ‘moral abyss’ after Oct. 7

ZOHAR FRESCO: The work of acclaimed percussionist Zohar Fresco traces the roots of frame drumming back to ‘Miriam’s drum’ and its place in Jewish cultural memory

Miriam’s beat: From Exodus to modern Israel, women reclaim rhythm and resilience

EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS (2014) Pictured: Christian Bale as Moses.

Miriam on screen: Great films depicting biblical trailblazers to watch during Passover


Tel Aviv Festival to take over city

More than 120 artists and creators will perform, taking part in 40 different performances.

SHLOMI SHABAN

French jazz saxophonist Benjamin Petit flies high

The French saxophonist is a commercial airline pilot who works on long haul flights for Air France.

BENJAMIN PETIT juggles his music career and his commercial pilot career.

Eurovision shocker: Austria will not host if Israel boycott is approved

Following international pressure for the Eurovision Song Contest to boycott Israel, Austria announces that it will not take part if Israel is kept out.

JJ, representing Austria, winner of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, kisses his trophy during a visit to the Chancellory in Vienna, Austria, May 19, 2025

Soothing the soul with hope and soprano Sharon Azrieli

The concert series is the result of a lifetime of musical search by opera singer and cantor Sharon Azrieli.

OPERA SINGER and cantor Sharon Azrieli.

Wine Talk: Red passion

The Campari recipe is strictly secret, so much so that we have no real idea of the ingredients. There is always speculation, but much of it is fake news.

MINI BOTTLE of Camparisoda: Founded in 1932 and still going strong

‘Red Alert’ series dramatizes the tragedies and triumphs

The series dramatizes five true stories of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, many of whom became unlikely heroes.

THE STORY of the Yahalomi family is one of several true accounts of tragedy and heroism told in ‘Red Alert.’

What festive fun is being held across Israel for Sukkot?

Cultural events abound up and down the country, taking in ad hoc events, annual festivals, and institutions laying on special programs for the week.

THE BAROQUE CHOIR at the Abu Gosh Festival.

Nucha Hotel has the ideal fusion of Jerusalem’s spirit and savor

The Jerusalem experience that Nucha offers is essentially twofold: elegance and class embodied by an approachable and inviting atmosphere.

THE NUCHA hotel in Jerusalem puts you in the middle of the bustling city.

Bavaria’s timeless charm, from Munich’s Jewish heritage to the alpines

Few places in Europe live up to the promise of a fairytale quite like Bavaria, where half-timbered towns and enchanted alpine landscapes draw millions of visitors each year.

A MAYPOLE dominates Bayreuth’s main street.

Sukkot 2025: Fun family activities in Jerusalem for the holiday

Here are some exciting Sukkot events that promise an unforgettable Jerusalem holiday experience this year.

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