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.
Rhyme & reason: The annual Ushpizin Festival returns to Jerusalem
This year’s bash takes place, under the continued aegis of Confederation House and its long-serving head Effie Benaya, on October 8-10.
Museum for Islamic Art spreads the loving feel-good vibe in new exhibit
Love Stories offers more than just a breather from the security and human challenges, sorrow, and tension that have been our lot for far too long.
Power born out of tragedy: Musician-psychologist Yoyo helps get October 7 trauma out
The 34-year-old musician sprang into action as quickly as he could, drawing not only on his sonic craft. Yoyo
Music on the double: Liturgical singer Lior Elmaleh offers a sonic bridge for all
The 51-year-old payetan – liturgical singer – has put together an impressive roster of artists for the occasion, culling top performers from the piyut domain alongside other musicians.
Muslala urban renewal to be shown at Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism
The hard workers of Muslala have been working to make Jerusalem more sustainable, healthier, and fun. And they are ready to send that inspiring message to the world.
Artful Ethiopia: Israeli artists with Ethiopian roots get a chance to shine in Jerusalem
This year’s festival takes place on September 9-11 at the host venue, The Mazkeka in downtown Jerusalem, and The Yellow Submarine and the Shalem Dance Center in Talpiyot.
Jerusalem art school presents at Ars Electronica in Austria
Founded in 1979, the Austrian bash is run by the Ars Electronica Linz GmbH cultural, educational, and scientific institute, which primarily operates in the field of new media art.
Leonard Cohen’s calling card: A new play about the iconic Jewish poet-musician
The forthcoming music-based portrayal of the late Canadian-Jewish poet-musician is scheduled for later this month in Tel Aviv.
At 60, the Israel Museum offers a new take on its accumulated treasures
Reuven Rubin’s evocative 1923 oil painting 'First Fruits' conveys something of a utopian futuristic human and bucolic scene, with Jews and Arabs enjoying a harmonious coexistence in Eretz Yisrael.
