Arts

Turkish authorities cancel French-Algerian Jewish singer's concert over his support for Israel

Enrico Macias, a French-Algerian Jewish singer who has performed in Turkey for decades, had his concert cancelled after he signalled that he would move to Israel.

Enrico Macias performs at L'Olympia in Paris, France, Jan. 7, 2017
Israelis attend Tel Aviv's White Night all-night celebration in Tel Aviv, June 29, 2023.

After budget cuts and security delays, Tel Aviv's white night festival returns

Yakir Bezalel honorees (from right to left), Said Abu Shakra, Ohad Naharin, Batia Ofer, Idan Ofer, and Maira Kalman.

Bezalel Academy opens new int’l hub, honors leading cultural figures

VIEWING the ‘Between the Vineyards and the Fields’ exhibit.

TAU exhibit features artists on autism spectrum


Yayoi Kusama’s stunning mirror room to light up Tel Aviv Museum permanently

Three years after the closure of Kusama’s hugely successful exhibition at the museum, one of her works will join its permanent collection starting next month.

 Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room.

The Jerusalem Glassblowing Studio: Where fire and glass meet soul

The Jerusalem Glassblowing Studio is where glass takes shape – and meaning is made. It’s a sanctuary for creativity, reflection, and human connection.

 Yael Vloch splits a long, green glass rod that will be made into glasses, vases, and even pomegranates at the Jerusalem Glassblowing Studio.

Cats, dogs, and dung beetles: Discovering the animal world of ancient Egypt

Pharaoh’s Animal Kingdom, a new exhibition for children at the Israel Museum, explores the relationship between animals and Egyptian culture through hieroglyphs, gods, and amulets

NIR OR LEV Israel Museum, Jerusalem.

These New York Jewish arts organizations have been defunded by the Trump administration

Winitsky said he saw the cuts as a direct attack on groups that might undercut the administration.

 'The Reservoir,' written by Jake Brasch and directed by Shelley Butler, which had its world premiere at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, won the Jewish Plays Project's annual contest.

From Yom Kippur War to Eurovision: Israeli Special TV for the holidays

Israel’s Independence and Remembrance Days get a thoughtful TV treatment in 2025.

 DANIEL GAD (left) and Michael Aloni in ‘The Stronghold.’

‘National treasure’ Yaakov Kirschen, Dry Bones cartoonist, dies at 87

The famed cartoonist, known for Dry Bones, has been published by many leading newspapers in both Israel and the Diaspora.

Yaakov Kirschen.

Art and life intertwine at Epos film festival

The 16th edition of the film festival takes place from April 14-19 at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and the Tel Aviv Cinematheque.

 'The Gulag Archipelago, the Revelation.'

Jewish cultural institutions reeling as Trump defunds arts and humanities

Virtually all federal grant-making for arts and culture is in jeopardy following recent and expected cuts across government agencies.

 Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, March 16, 2024

Nikita Ben Ami: An unexpected Zionist's journey from Uzbekistan to Israel

“I was never connected to Judaism, but a friend who is a rabbi once told me that I’m a lost Jewish soul,” she said. “And I’m discovering I am totally Zionist.”

 Nikita Ben Ami is seen playing Japanese Taiko drums.

Exploring the cosmos of composer Paul Ben-Haim with German-Jewish violinist Liv Migdal

Migdal boasts an impressive career, having played as soloist with top musicians and orchestras worldwide. Her recordings have garnered critical acclaim.

 VIOLINIST Liv Migdal.

Art roundup: Brand new Middle East war tattoos

A monthly glimpse at some of the finest art exhibitions and events currently shown across Israel.

 ‘SUNSET DECLINING’ by Avishai Platek at the Maya Gallery.