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Thoughts on viewing the Great Isaiah Scroll - opinion

There is much more to be learned about the history of the Hebrew nation, its literature, and even geography from the Great Isaiah Scroll.

|ByYISRAEL MEDAD
A restorer works on a fragment of the Dead Sea Scrolls in a laboratory at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem
Acclaimed pianist Nitai Hershkovits (L) takes over the reins of the Jerusalem Jazz Festival from internationally renowned trumpeter Avishai Cohen (R).

What is jazz? Jerusalem festival proves there’s no single answer

From traditional jazz trios to global sounds and fusion acts, the festival celebrates the freedom that lies at jazz’s heart.

|ByBARRY DAVIS
THE YAHUDA HAGGADAH, Southern Western Germany, ca. 1470-80, handwritten on parchment; brown ink, and gold and silver leaf

A voice of praise: Why this Haggadah puts Miriam at the center of the Exodus

An exploration of the unique visual depiction of Miriam’s song in the medieval ‘Haggadah’ from The Israel Museum, Jerusalem’s collection.

|ByANNA NIZZA-CAPLAN
Kol HaOt Passover Festival.

The Passover playbook: Jerusalem activities the whole family can rally around during war

This year, everything will be operating according to the instructions from the Home Front Command. Things may be subject to last-minute changes.

|ByRONIT ANSBACHER, JOANNA SHEBSON

Can we heal Israel's divisions by bringing high schoolers to Jerusalem?

In light of growing tensions in the country, innovative solutions are needed to help bridge the gap between the traditional religious and secular sectors. This is one such idea.

MARCH 11, 2023ByTROY O. FRITZHAND
THERE ARE children in this country for whom the first time they come to Jerusalem is during their military service.

New Israel Museum exhibit shows no-nonsense look at animal world

This expansive continuum of entertaining, eye-grabbing, emotive, endearing, shocking and moving works leaves the observer with a palpable sense of empathy, and plenty to mull over.

MARCH 10, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS
‘BLOOD RED TIGER HEAD’ by Chinese painter Yan Pei-Ming stops you in your tracks.

Jerusalem highlights March 3–9

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

MARCH 3, 2023ByHAGAY HACOHEN
DMITRY YABLONSKY.

Israel Museum exhibit showcases taste of Hindu tradition, practices

There are 14 sculptures of deities in the show, which features divine characters that are important to the 4,000-year-old Hindu belief system.

JANUARY 13, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS
SHIVA’S DANCE manifests the Hindu concept of time as a cyclical rhythm.

Jerusalem highlights December 23-29

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

DECEMBER 23, 2022ByHAGAY HACOHEN
‘THE SEARCHERS’ was filmed at Monument Valley, on the Utah-Arizona state line.

Jerusalem highlights December 16-22

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

DECEMBER 17, 2022ByHAGAY HACOHEN
'TSABAR,' SALAH ALKARA.

Jerusalem Highlights October 21-27

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

OCTOBER 22, 2022ByHAGAY HACOHEN
‘CUPBOARD’ BY Sveta Dorosheva; see at 'Baggage' opening, Oct. 27.

Celebrated American artist Doug Aitken takes his creations into lockdown LA

“I hope this generates discourse and allows us to talk about our experiences, our feelings and what we have been through.” Here’s hoping.

OCTOBER 8, 2022ByBARRY DAVIS
A STILL from the chilling and compelling ‘Flag and Debris’ three-channel video work.

What jewelry did people wear 120,000 years ago? Find out at Israel Museum's prehistoric exhibit

Some 120,000 years ago people used jewelry and body decoration as a form of self-identification, much like we do now.

JUNE 7, 2022ByJUDITH SUDILOVSKY
Tritia gibbosula and Columbella rustica shell beads Manot Cave, Levantine Aurignacian culture, 37,000–33,000 years ago, Collection of Israel Antiquities Authority

Holocaust victim's heirs sue Israel Museum over rare medieval hagaddah

According to the lawsuit filed in state court in Manhattan last week, the haggadah rightfully belongs to the heirs of Ludwig Marum.

APRIL 16, 2022ByASAF SHALEV/JTA
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