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


Series of free events to be experienced at 'Live at the Lake Festival' in Israel's North

A blend of music, food, and culture, the two-day event on April 16 and 17 will feature afternoon children’s shows and evening concerts.

 MONFORT LAKE in Ma’alot-Tarshiha.

Facing the Red Sea: ‘La Bohème’ opera in Tel Aviv gives the gift of imagination - review

Performed against a massive window, that, at times, alternately presents the audience with the Eiffel Tower or the City of Lights at night.

‘LA BOHEME’ with Yael Levita as Musetta.

Our Dylan: Bob Dylan’s work gets a local twist or two

'Dylan Dyalana' is the brainchild of two long-time fans: singer-guitarist, actor, and storyteller Roee Fadida and ethnic-leaning saz and wind instrument player and singer Ittai Binnun.

 Guitarist-vocalist Roee Fadida is heavily invested in Bob Dylan’s oeuvre.

From Chicago to Tel Aviv and back: Dov Hammer and his harmonica record some blues in the Windy City

Harmonica master Hammer has been, almost singlehandedly, bringing the singular American art form to Israeli music fans for nearly three decades.

 DOV HAMMER playing the blues in Chicago.

Samaria Theater: A look at West Bank's first repertory theater's debut performance

Artistic director Nathan Ravitz wants to reach all sorts of audiences, secular and religious, and make the theater accessible to those who can’t travel to big cities due to traffic or security.

 A SCENE from 'Journeys of Redemption.'

Jack Thorpe Baker: A British ballet sensation finds his second chance in Jerusalem

Jerusalemite of the Week: Jack Thorpe Baker had a star-studded career in ballet, before dropping it at age 24. But after being drawn to Israel, he has made his comeback nearly 12 years later.

 Jack Thorpe Baker is seen performing with the Jerusalem Ballet in 'Houdini: The Other Side of Magic.'

A classical-jazz fusion concert in Ra’anana showcases remarkable talents of a musical family

Yaron Gottfried, a distinguished composer and conductor, leads the program, which blends beloved classical works with iconic jazz compositions from the 20th century.

 YARON GOTTFRIED.

Maestro Leonardo Sini masterfully handles the podium with the Israel Philharmonic - review

Precise timing and coordination of the participants are the essence of opera productions, and Sini unified the orchestra, soloists, and chorus with skill.

 MAESTRO LEONARDO SINI.

Ninth annual Bach Festival kicks off throughout Israel

The ninth edition takes place March 17-24, opening at the YMCA in Jerusalem (March 17, 7 p.m.) before moving on to Rehovot, Haifa, and Tel Aviv.

  British conductor Andrew Parrott

Jerusalem highlights: March 7-13

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

 Martha Argerich