Culture

Jerusalem highlights: September 4-10

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

‘Reflexion I’ (see Friday).
'The Liberation' by Guy Nattiv.

Guy Nattiv’s ‘The Liberation’ premieres at the Telluride Film Festival

Ashkenaz Festival, 2022 edition. Ilustrative.

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt the Ashkenaz Jewish music and culture festival in Toronto

A woman shops for toys at a store in Houston, Texas, on August 24, 2026.

How Jewish immigrants invented American childhood through classic toys, comics, and media


Italian drama ‘Diamonds’ fails to sparkle - review

The cast is good, but in the end, it’s all a bit cliché, despite the intriguing setting.

‘DIAMONDS’ TELLS a story of Italian costume designers in a movie costume shop set in the 1970s.

A new way to experience Australia: The changing face of local entertainment culture

Beyond its famous landscapes and destinations, Australia is also experiencing a cultural shift in the way people socialize, participate and discover entertainment.

An atmospheric view of modern Australian leisure culture, combining a relaxed social setting with digital entertainment experiences that reflect the country’s evolving lifestyle.

Moldova: Wine, Jewish heritage and hidden treasures

Moldova is one of Europe's most delightful surprises, blessed with rolling vineyards, picturesque countryside, welcoming cities, and a fascinating blend of cultures.

In need to repair - the funeral hall of the Chisinau Jewish cemetry.

Things for tourists to do in London: A visitor's guide

From historic attractions and renowned museums to bustling food markets, West End shows, and hidden nightlife gems - everything visitors need to know for an unforgettable London experience.

Panoramic aerial view of the skyline of London, England, with Tower Bridge, River Thames and City skyscrapers during a colorful sunset.

Jonty Hurwitz brings mind-bending science, art, and optical illusions to Jerusalem

Jonty Hurwitz’s works are sculptures smaller than atoms and images created by cylindrical mirrors.

A microphoto taken by the South-African-born sculptor is a of a flesh-colored surface with a tiny elephant on it. When viewed though a microscope nearby shows it’s a human finger and a tiny pachyterm, which illustrates how tiny it is.

War, boycotts, and shrinking budgets push Israeli culture to the brink

How much of a helping hand do our culture purveyors get from the authorities?

LEGENDARY CULTURAL-CROSSOVER ensemble Bustan Abraham played frequently at adequately funded Confederation House in Jerusalem.

'Gangland' director Vincent Grashaw brings Native American story to Jerusalem Film Festival

Director Vincent Grashaw found the screenplay for ‘Gangland’ online, then worked with Native American advisers and actors to bring its fictional reservation to life.

LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS (right) stars with Dana Namerode in "Gangland."

Israeli movies balance excitement, sorrow, and war at Jerusalem Film Festival

Through heartbreaking documentaries and dramas, Israeli movies explore the war and the future.

IDO TAKO in the two-character movie ‘Where To?’ which explores a bond that forms between Palestinian Hassan and Israeli Amir.

Jerusalem highlights: July 17-23

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Palestinians are standing in queues in front of Damascus Gate on Eid Al-Fitr on March 20, 2026 in Jerusalem.

Cautious optimism at JFF panel on post-October 7 Israeli cinema

“This country is full of remarkable talent… Israel has everything a major film industry needs: great film schools, a strong tradition, outstanding artists," said Israeli director Avi Nesher.

Avi Nesher, Emilio Schenker, and Danny Cohen (on the screen) spoke at a panel on Israeli film at the Jerusalem Film Festival.