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


Exploring the cosmos of composer Paul Ben-Haim with German-Jewish violinist Liv Migdal

Migdal boasts an impressive career, having played as soloist with top musicians and orchestras worldwide. Her recordings have garnered critical acclaim.

 VIOLINIST Liv Migdal.

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: January 17-30

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

 7. THE REMANGAR Flamenco Company takes off.

Jerusalem highlights: January 17-23

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

 ‘A Doll’s House’ (See Thursday)

‘Private Lives’ comedy makes hilarious smash in Tel Aviv - review

Translated into Hebrew from the 1930 English play by Noël Coward, audiences will be entertained by the rich comedic timing of the actors and the masterful direction by Matan Shavit.

 PRIVATE LIVES actors (from L): Itai Tarnaruder as Victor, Naya Bienstock as Amanda, Niv Shitrit as Sibyl, and Dali Shachnaey as Elyot.

Meet Valerie Hamaty, the Arab Christian leading the race to represent Israel at Eurovision

Valerie, a ninth-generation native of Jaffa and polyglot who speaks five languages, began her education at a French Christian school in Jaffa before transferring to a public school in Tel Aviv.

 Israeli singer Valerie Hamaty performs at the 2022 ACUM Awards ceremony for Hebrew Song near Tel Aviv, Sept. 7, 2022.

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: January 3-11

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

 THE SITKOVETSKY Trio.

G-Nome Project, Shlepping Nachas, Nuriel to perform at Lightfest 2024 in Jerusalem

The show closes the forthcoming Lightfest 2024 festival, which comes with the exegetical titular addendum of “A Hanukkah Celebration of Music and Unity at Zappa Jerusalem.”

 The G-Nome Project.

Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra to perform new concert on last day of 2024

As the final notes of 2024 echo through the Jerusalem International YMCA, Kedusha will stand as a tribute to the enduring power of music to transcend time and bring cultures together.

 SOPRANO NAOMI Burla Levy.

Young Jewish, Arab musicians in Jerusalem to perform at Liturgical Festival

The sixth annual Liturgical Festival offers some encouragement for our flagging spirits.

 The Next Generation concert features young Arab and Jewish musicians from the Music and Society Seminar Orchestra.

Jerusalem Highlights: December 13 – December 19

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

 The Wizard of Oz (1939).