Performance

Israel's Noam Bettan wins spot in Eurovision final at first semifinal

Bettan gave a dynamic, confident performance of the catchy song, surrounded by five female dancers, and it was selected as one of the 10 songs out of 15 that will advance to the final. 

Noam Bettan
Noam Bettan and dancers are seen rehearsing "Michelle" in Austria.

Noam Bettan rehearses Eurovision song, 'Michelle,' in Vienna, meets Boy George

US rapper and producer Kanye West gestures upon arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on July 11, 2025.

The double standard: Why Kanye West’s antisemitism continues to be ignored - opinion

‘Alchemical Encounter’ by Katya Izabel Filmus

Jerusalem highlights: April 24-30


Paul Ben-Haim’s war symphonies get just deserts

Performed at Carnegie Hall in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre, Ben-Haim’s two symphonies are foundational works within the Israeli art music tradition.

CONDUCTOR LAHAV SHANI with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

Musician Lazer Lloyd speaks on trading career in US for life and blues in Israel

Lloyd built a career in Israel by leaning into high-energy blues and rock, a style that transcended language barriers.

Musician Lazer Lloyd speaks on trading career in US for life and blues in Israel.

Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico at Super Bowl halftime with Gaga cameo

On Sunday, Trump said on social media that the Super Bowl halftime show fronted by the singer was "absolutely terrible."

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Bad Bunny performs during the Half Time show in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

Jerusalem Highlights: December 26 – January 1

What’s new to do in Israel’s capital?

Zion Movie Theater

Fulcro Theatre looks for happiness in Hanoch Levin’s ‘Suitcase Packers’

Suitcase Packers is the flagship show of the Fulcro Theatre group and its first full show in Hebrew since the company made its move to Israel from St. Petersburg in 2022.

MICHAL WEINBERG and Boris Repetur in ‘Suitcase Packers.’

Viktor Ullmann’s 'Der Kaiser von Atlantis' as a manifesto against tyranny - review

Ullmann completed this significantly historical work in Ghetto Theresienstadt just before he was sent to his death in Auschwitz-Birkenau.

JOHNNY BOMBINO as Emperor Überall.

Jerusalem Highlights: December 12-18

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

Winter Dreams at the Botanical Gardens.

US 'Dancing with the Stars' airs first Hanukkah-themed dance in holiday special

Viewers saw Alan Bersten and Valentin Chmerkovskiy, both Jewish, dancing to “Miracle” by Matisyahu.

Dancing with the Stars Hanukkah Special, December 7, 2025

Jerusalem highlights: November 28-December 4

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

Quesadillas (Illustrative).

Jewish singer SONiA returns to Israel after 12 years, performs at Hostages Square

Rutstein began her career in the late-80s folk-punk scene with her band Disappear Fear along with her sister Cindy.

SONIA DISAPPEAR FEAR in a performance last week at Neve Shalom.