Culture in Israel

What's Israel’s role in Judaism? Zionists' duty is to know - opinion

People, leadership, and land are the three foundations of the Jewish nation; understanding how each of these pillars interacts with the others is key to understanding Israel's role for Jews

A view shows a town nestled in a valley seen near Jerusalem in April in 2026.
The Israeli team after winning third place.

Beyond the pom-poms: Israel’s young cheerleaders win bronze on the world stage

Paris-based Israeli photographer Raphael Y. Herman takes the long road to his creative process.

‘Taking in the View’: Ticho House reframes Jerusalem through contemporary art

 Work is underway to create infrastructure for the new Green Line on the Jerusalem light rail.

Grapevine: Iconic photograph


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.

A SCENE from ‘Dido and Aeneas’

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.

DAVID GRIMAL: Music is about listening before you do anything else.

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.

Kfar Giladi Hotel and Zumu Museum to open art show in Upper Galilee

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.

Muhammad Gazawi as Khaled in 'The Sea,' premiering at the Other Israel Film Festival on November 6, 2025.

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.

Preparing for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in the northern Israeli city of Safed, October 5, 2025

Sukkot 2025: Fun family activities in Jerusalem for the holiday

Here are some exciting Sukkot events that promise an unforgettable Jerusalem holiday experience this year.

Amazing Race

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra to open 89th season in Tel Aviv

The country needed music, and the IPO management decided that live music was vital in raising soldiers and civilians' morale. “And this belief remains to this day,” they told the Post.

The Jerusalem Philharmonic Orchestra plays at the 2019 Pianos Festival.

Oct. 7 film ‘The Road Between Us’ wins People’s Choice award in Toronto

TIFF organizers first invited Avrich’s film for the festival, and then disinvited it, only to then reinstate the film after an outcry from the Canadian Jewish community.

(L-R): Barry Avrich, Gali Mir-Tibon, Noam Tibon, and Mark Selby attend the premiere of ‘The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue’ during the Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall last week.

WHISKY LIVE 2025: Showcasing Israel’s growing whisky culture

“The Israeli whisky community embraces innovation and creativity,”

WHISKY LIVE Tel Aviv brings together rare bottles, international experts, and master classes.

Married Israeli directing duo unveil new film ‘Dead Language’

The well-received film co-stars Yehezkel Lazarov as Aya’s husband, and Gal Malka as her co-worker who is more confident in her social life.

A SCENE from ‘Dead Language’ with Sarah Adler.