Music

Nearly 5,000 come together in Israel's largest teen Diaspora-Israel solidarity event

“The Big Tent event is an opportunity for teens to feel like they're connected to something bigger,” said Nadav Shachmon, the Director of Israel Partnerships at RootOne.

Israeli singer Noam Bettan performs at the RootOne Big Tent event in Rishon Lezion. July 12, 2026.
Aftermath of a deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok.

Death toll in Bangkok pub fire rises to 32 with dozens still in hospital, officials say

Victory of the Rising Sun (see Friday).

Jerusalem highlights: July 10-16

 Bonnie Tyler performs during Philipp Plein Oscars Night 2024 Runway Show at Chateau Falconview on March 09, 2024 in Bel Air, California.

Bonnie Tyler, Welsh singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', dead at 75


What is jazz? Jerusalem festival proves there’s no single answer

From traditional jazz trios to global sounds and fusion acts, the festival celebrates the freedom that lies at jazz’s heart.

Acclaimed pianist Nitai Hershkovits (L) takes over the reins of the Jerusalem Jazz Festival from internationally renowned trumpeter Avishai Cohen (R).

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

Israeli musician Yonatan Razel hospitalized, stable after suffering brain hemorrhage

He began his musical career as a teenager in a family band with his siblings. After enlisting in the IDF as an outstanding musician, he served as an arranger in a military ensemble.

Israeli musician Jonathan Razel, October 23, 2024.

A Metallica tribute band tribute fills Tel Aviv's international music void

Between the thunderous guitars and drums, abetted by the full orchestra, the sound was thunderous and could sometimes be physically felt like sound waves passing through the chest cavity.

Black Metallica Tribute

America’s final four states through Israeli eyes - comment

We all carry around a private list of things we tell ourselves we’ll get to one day. Mine, for as long as I can remember, was to visit all 48 contiguous states.

Illustration of a road trip in the United States.

Jerusalem highlights: May 29-June 4

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

My Life with Arthur Szyk  (see Tuesday).

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

Arab-Jewish youth orchestra builds a unifying ‘East-West’ sound together

The program brings youth orchestras from across the country, training young musicians to carry forward a musical language of fusion that has been developed over years.

Tom Cohen conducts the youth program of The Jerusalem Orchestra East & West in Tel Aviv, May 2026.

The simple hobby that may keep the brain sharp even in old age

A new study has found that playing a musical instrument is linked to improvement in memory and thinking skills and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline over the years.

A new study has found that playing a musical instrument is linked to improvement in memory and thinking skills

The lost Leonard Cohen concerts in Israel may finally see the light of day

A court ruling could clear the way for the release of Leonard Cohen’s long-hidden Israel concerts and archives.

Cohen performs in Ramat Gan, 2009.