Culture in Israel
Hanukkah fun in Jerusalem: Activities for everyone for the Jewish festival of lights
A sneak peek at some of the fabulous family activities happening in Jerusalem this Hanukkah.
Writing for love’s sake: The poetic world of Gad Kaynar-Kissinger - interview
Grapevine, December 12, 2025: Regressing, not progressing
Hanukkah events and family activities at the National Library
‘Under siege’: Creators describe rising antisemitism in Hollywood
Jewish creators behind Mad Men and The Americans describe the growing antisemitism that young artists face.
Viktor Ullmann’s Shoa opera ‘Emperor of Atlantis’ premieres in Hebrew
The first Hebrew production of Der Kaiser von Atlantis brings Ullmann’s opera to stages across Israel this month.
Tovah Feldshuh on portraying Golda Meir, rising antisemitism, and renewed relevance - interview
Tovah Feldshuh reflects on portraying Golda Meir as her filmed performance reaches Israel and global audiences amid rising antisemitism.
Supernatural stories surge on Israeli TV as new hits draw big audiences
TV Time: Israeli viewers are flocking to new paranormal dramas, from cursed army bases to Druze reincarnation tales, as networks roll out ambitious supernatural series.
The orchestral roar of 32 hands on 704 keys
Sixteen world-class Israeli pianists perform on eight magnificent grand pianos
Solidarity Film Festival focuses on human rights
For more information, go to the festival website at https://www.solidaritytlveng.org/
After October 7, Purcell’s 'Dido and Aeneas' rings truer than ever
The decision to open the 40th opera season on Tuesday with Dido and Aeneas is a lovely nod to the past while ensuring the opera in Israel has a future.
Renowned French violinist David Grimal brings harmony to Eilat
On stage in Eilat, David Grimal affirms his enduring conviction that musical harmony is a powerful path toward renewal, offering a truer vision for human connection.
Kfar Giladi Hotel and Zumu Museum to open art show in Upper Galilee
The free exhibition will span historic kibbutz spaces, featuring 60-plus works that explore the North’s path home after the war, the organizers said.
The Sea: Shai Carmeli-Pollak’s film explores West Bank struggles, wins Ophir Awards - interview
The New York Jewish Week spoke to Shai Carmeli-Pollak about his new film, The Sea, which won five Ophir Awards, and will be Israel's submission to the Oscars.
Days of Awe: Israel’s turn toward tradition - opinion
Increasingly, Israelis are forgoing the religious-secular binary. Instead, many are locating themselves along a continuum.
