Pop culture
What South Park and Dante get wrong about the Hebrew Bible’s Hell - study
A new academic essay argues that the fiery underworld familiar from Dante, TV, and pop culture replaced the Hebrew Bible’s older, quieter idea of Sheol.
US veterans disturbed by President Trump’s 'trivialization' of war
Javier Bardem speaks out for Palestine at the Oscars, while Iranian dissidents were ignored
As Israelis feel weight of war, Eretz Nehederet finds laughter under fire
The Shtisel effect
They may be entertainment shows, but the characters and storylines can become part of daily discussions, and help foster pride in one’s new country’s talented artists and cultural success.
Megan Barton Hanson heads to Israel to enlist Uri Geller against smoking
The British celebrity will fight her smoking habit alongside personal trainer Matt Fiddes, who used to be Michael Jackson's personal bodyguard.
Tel Aviv receives 'keys' to Eurovision in handover ceremony
Mayor Ron Huldai says he hopes Israel will win the contest again this year, so we can have the show 'next year in Jerusalem.'
The newest smash-hit song in Israel
Dreaming of partying in Greece
Much to take away from ‘Shoplifters’
Hirokazu Koreeda’s film, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, examines what life is like for people who have been thrown away by society.
Living in the present with Ian Anderson
Jethro Tull marks 50 years with four shows in Israel as its founder ponders its legacy.
Nature triumphs over story in ‘Vision’
Kawase has made films that mixed a feeling for nature with a compelling story.
Captain America no more - Chris Evans leaves blockbuster role
Fans mourn after the announcement of the departure of Chris Evans' cherished Marvel superhero character.
Steven Wilson returns to Tel Aviv
Will Ninet and Aviv Geffen turn up at February show?
An Israeli musician to release the first Ladino pop album
“Ladino was something of a forbidden language at our home,” Vazana said. To her father, a Fes native, it represented the opposite of fitting into Israeli society, Noam Vazana explained.
