Culture

Legendary Festigal producer Miki Peled dies at 87

Peled, considered one of the pillars of Israel’s entertainment industry, left behind a remarkable legacy that shaped the childhoods of generations across the country.

Miki Peled.
RISA BROOKE OZE at ‘Kat World.’ With ‘Meow York Times Mourns the Demise of Khatmeini’ illustrating propaganda’s strange glamour.

'Kat World:' Artist Risa Brooke Oze turns wartime life in Israel into whiskered, cat-themed satire

JEWISH AMERICAN mobster Meyer Lansky in ‘Lansky – the Zionist Gangster.’

What to watch in Israel this week: Lansky’s Zionism, E.T. on Disney+, and the James Bond curse

A New York Magazine cover reading 'Don't Panic' is displayed on the door of a magazine shop, March 15, 2020

New York Magazine’s ‘Habibi City’ celebrates 'jihad chic,' while pushing Jews out of the picture


Revamped ‘Peter Pan’ musical returns to Tel Aviv stage

This updated version retains the signature sword fights alongside a modernized theatrical flight system.

THE NEW VERSION of ‘Peter Pan’ retains the signature sword fights alongside a modernized theatrical flight system.

Reasonable individuals pay a price for standing up for Jews – opinion

A non-Jewish minority, including Boy George, Douglas Murray, and Mosab Hassan Yousef, stick to their principles, exemplifying true moral courage

British author and conservative political commentator Douglas delivers a speech during an evening against the rise of antisemitism in Europe in Paris in 2024.

The art of staying relevant: Career longevity, branding, and cultural influence in entertainment

Beyond talent and trends: How everyday discipline and smart choices build decades of audience trust.

“Lasting entertainment careers are built on adaptability and authenticity.”

After losing my son to terror, I started dancing at 70 to learn how to live again

When I landed in the hospital for an operation on my colon, my doctor said, “No more grief. You need to do things that are fun.”

A dancer rehearsing ahead of a performance.

'Megillat Yerushalyim': Israeli artist Rachel Kainy is turning Jerusalem into a living scroll

Rachel Kainy documents the capital of Israel, with all its social and cultural shades and contrasts, creating the story of the city on paper scrolls – in a way, a megillah of Jerusalem.

Rachel Kainy, Road Sketch, workshop during Manofim Festival 2026.

Can sound heal? Inside Overtones, the Israel Museum exhibition turning sound into an art form

Given that deplorable, increasingly challenging state of affairs, a visit to the Overtones: Sound and Art exhibition, curated by Talia Amar, makes solid remedial sense.

Meital Covo's 'Audio Walk' offers a contemplative curative experience for all.

Not just Berlin: Israelis return to Germany – and rediscover it

Germany recorded 685,000 Israeli overnights last year, up 11%, offering more than Berlin with 341 Michelin-starred restaurants, scenic nature, culinary routes, and global cultural events.

Hamburg, Germany.

Escaping paradise: Why are the youth abandoning the most beautiful place in the world?

Stunning roads, incredible tunnels, breathtaking views, welcoming locals and excellent salmon. Is it worth the isolation, harsh winters, and limited opportunities?

The Faroe Islands.

Twenty years on: Inside Beit Avi Chai's mission to unite Israelis through Jewish culture

Beit Avi Chai has grown from a local lecture venue into a cultural center reaching children, soldiers, artists, and audiences across Israel and abroad.

Beit Avi Chai CEO Dr. David Rozenson wants to spread the Jewish Israeli cultural word to all sectors of society.

‘Tell Me Everything’ leads 2026 Ophir Awards race with record 16 nominations

The Ophir Awards ceremony will take place on September 9 at Cinema City Glilot, hosted by Shani Cohen and Adam Gabay, and will be broadcast live on Mako.

‘TELL ME EVERYTHING’S 16 Ophir nominations are the highest total received by any movie in the history of the awards. The film tells the coming-of-age story of a boy who discovers his father is gay at the height of the AIDS epidemic and who reconnects with him later in life.