Culture

When diplomats can’t read the shadows - opinion

Diplomacy begins with language. Yet language is never merely vocabulary. Every language carries its own history, literature, symbols, and collective memory. Words rarely travel alone.

An illustrative image of a number of European Union member states' flags leading up to the EU flag at the European Parliament headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
"Herodium became a living testament to the enduring roots of Jewish history."

Resurrecting Herodium: A royal desert fortress awakens After 2,000 years

“From ancient constellations to modern games of chance, Jewish culture has long balanced the idea of fate and luck with free will and meaning.”

What "Mazel Tov" reveals about Judaism's long relationship with luck

Seoul. An unprecedented economic leap

The new superpower: The lesson that Israel must learn


Greece returns over 1,000 coins to Turkey in joint effort against antiquities smuggling

The two ministers held several talks regarding future cooperation between the two countries in the field of culture and the fight against antiquities trafficking.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy sign agreement at first Turkey-Greece Culture Forum, ,June 19, 2026.

Jerusalem Film Festival announces Israeli lineup

This year, the festival's Israeli program includes a wide-ranging lineup of feature films, documentaries, shorts, experimental films, and restored classics.

Ronit Yudkevitch in Ruthy Pribar's What is to Come.

Israel holds first annual Thai Festival as two nations celebrate 72 years of diplomatic relations

“We’re bringing the Thailand festival here because you are special.," Thai Ambassador to Israel Boonyarit Vichienpuntu said. "It’s going to be an annual event for Israel."

Dancers perform at the first annual Thai Festival in central Israel. June 12, 2026.

What to watch this week: ‘Legends’ hits the mark as Pride month programming begins

TV Time: It's Pride month, a time of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community, and there is television programming to go along with it on Yes Docu, Yes VOD, and Hot 8.

‘LEGENDS’ IS a series based on a true story about British customs inspectors in the 1990s who infiltrate the drug trade.

Jerusalem Film Festival to open with Moshe Rosenthal’s 'Tell Me Everything'

"Tell Me Everything" had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, marking the first time in a decade that a full-length Israeli feature film was included in that festival.

Image from Moshe Rosenthal's Tell Me Everything.

Israeli singer Yishai Levi passes away at 63 after being hospitalized in serious condition

Levi’s most recognizable songs include “Rikud Romanti” (2008), “Ha’achat Sheli” (2011), and “Od Hayom” (2014). His first and most famous album is called Hafla Im Ben-Mosh (1990).

Israeli singer Yishai Levi, November 8, 2024.

The second Israeli Jazz Festival in Lehavim gets underway

The Lehavim Jazz Club, together with the Lehavim Council and the Community Center, present the second Jazz Festival in Lehavim, which will take place between June 18 and 20.

Guy Mintus

'We Shall Rise' installation highlights Israel's journey since October 7 at Tel Aviv mall

“We wanted to show that no matter what, no matter how they try to kill us and to make us vanish, we're still here,” writer Noam Horev explained.

Images from the 'We Shall Rise' installation at the Azrieli Mall in Tel Aviv.

British Museum delays Jewish Culture Month event after learning of planned protest

The British Museum postponed its Jewish Culture Month talk on Ancient Israel and Judah after learning some registered attendees intended to deliberately disrupt the event.

London, England, General view of the British Museum with visitors, Bloomsbury, March 2025.

Israel’s Wine Festival begins next week

The Yehuda wine region will celebrate its annual wine festival throughout the month of June with a festive opening event in Latrun and hundreds of regional wine experiences.

The annual Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival returns for its 28th year