Israeli actors

Israeli creators expand their presence in Hollywood

The “Yetzira” project was financed and supported by the Culture Ministry of Israel.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Leading Israeli television creators in Los Angeles
HANNA BIRAKH, Aseel Farhat, Elisha Banai, and Jade Daiches Weeks in ‘Bella,’ a comedy about a rare dove by Jamal Khalaile and Zohar Shachar.

The Israeli movies you won’t see abroad: Films from Israel that aren't shown in other countries

The Venice Film Festival began last week, and the Toronto International Film Festival opened yesterday - only two full-length movies and one short film from Israel will be shown at them this year.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
‘THE BEAR’: Jeremy Allen White (left) with Ayo Edebiri.

Tamam’s triumph, tech unicorns: What to watch in Israel this weekend

The series isn’t only about the successes. It’s also about how the influx of hi-tech money has changed Israel, creating a disconnect between the 1% of tech billionaires and the rest of us.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Earlier this year, Alon Aboutboul portrayed a Mossad agent in the Yes series, The German.

Leading Israeli actor Alon Aboutboul dies at 60

Alon Aboutboul is survived by his wife, Shir Bilia, and their four children.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

Theater Review: The Disabled

The Sopranos meet The Innocents meet Shakespeare.

OCTOBER 12, 2014ByHELEN KAYE
‘The Disabled'

Climb every mountain

Any connection between the story of former prime minister Ariel Sharon and Notzar Theater company’s ‘Har’ is purely circumstantial.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014ByBARRY DAVIS
‘Har’ is a combination of three short plays written by Yaron Edelstein and directed by Dalit Milstein.

Grapevine: Thanks for the memories…

Israelis say farewell to television, radio and stage personality, art expert and wine connoisseur Meni Pe’er, who died on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Meni Peer seen here with child actress Anisa Jones from the American sitcom ‘Family Affair’ in Israel in 1972.

Israel’s Mr. Entertainment goes off the air

Legendary TV personality Meni Peer passes away at the age of 67.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014ByBARRY DAVIS
Meni Peer seen here with child actress Anisa Jones from the American sitcom ‘Family Affair’ in Israel in 1972.

One on One: No Stopping Sobol

The sprightly septuagenarian and acclaimed playwright marks the milestone of his 70th play at the Holon Mediatheque.

JULY 10, 2014ByBARRY DAVIS
Actors perform in the play ‘Eye Witness,’ based on the story of Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian who refused military service during World War II.

Gesher Theater marks 23 years of excellence in new season

Theater chairman Zohar defiantly in face of budget cuts; What’s the point of Gesher if it surrenders and doesn’t do what it believes in?

JULY 7, 2014ByHELEN KAYE
Efrat Ben-Tzur is possessed in a Gesher rehearsal of ‘The Dybbuk’

The show must go on

Two years after the death of their classmate, graduates of Yoram Loewenstein’s Performing Arts Studio are coming together once again.

JUNE 5, 2014BySHAI LAHAV
Alex Carol and Inbar Danon in 'Srul.'