Shakespeare

British professor uncovers location of Shakespeare’s London home using previously unknown documents

Munro’s find is historically significant, painting a very different picture of where Shakespeare may have spent time in his later years then what was originally thought. 

File Photo: A Sothebys employee handles a copy of William Shakespeare, The First Folio 1623  in London, England, July 7, 2006.
Israeli embassy in London.

Researchers say they’ve traced Shakespeare’s London lodgings at last

TOURISTS ACCESS the viewing area of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, after the city introduces a two-euro paid entry at several monuments and museums previously free, in Rome, Italy, February 2, 2026.

Rome to charge tourists to get close to Trevi Fountain in move aimed at reducing chaos

BRITAIN'S QUEEN Camilla (R) attends a special screening of 'Hamnet', the film adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel, in central London on January 27, 2026.

‘Hamnet’ is Oscar-bait about Shakespeare's free-spirited wife - review


Netanyahu: My Zionism for a horse

Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest political deal sees him taking up the role of Richard III.

 Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Knesset on June 30.

Free Shakespeare performance returns to Jerusalem

The play will star 10 actors both native Israelis and English speakers from the general area of Jerusalem and farther.

 GET INSIDE the Bard’s story of Jewish character Shylock (Pictured: Portrait from ‘Hombres y Mujeres Celebres,’ Barcelona, 1877).

Jerusalem highlights July 29-August 4

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

 BODY MAP by Shlomit Lev-Ran.

Israel: To be or not to be a democracy - opinion

These Hamlets of Zion have already reached the rubicon. Whether Israel lives or dies as a democracy will depend on whether they cross it for real and can bring enough voters with them.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Gideon Sa’ar greets supporters at a New Hope party gathering in Ramat Gan earlier this month.

The power of words has left a lasting impact on Jewish imagery - opinion

The Jewish character Shylock in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice' is an antisemitic caricature.

Shylock and his daughter, Jessica, in this painting by Maurycy Gottlieb: A storyline of brokenhearted fathers is still relevant today

NYC school cancels Shakespeare play after antisemitic parental concerns

An NYC middle school has canceled their production of Shakespeare's "The Merchant in Venice" following parental concerns about the antisemitic themes in the play.

 Photos from the Otterbein College theatre performance of "The Merchant of Venice". Photos may not be published without permission of the photographer.

Veteran theater director David Levin dies

A poet and internationally acclaimed director, Levin was the older brother of celebrated playwright Hanoch Levin and was sought after in Europe.

 DAVID LEVIN when he was artistic director of the Habima Theatre.

Was Shakespeare antisemitic? New book examines Shylock

A new take: The play “opens the door for questioning” entrenched antisemitism.

 DEPICTION OF Shylock, 1700s.

Jerusalem Highlights Week of August 20 – 26

Don't know what to do in Jerusalem the coming week? Here's a list of suggestions.

 THEATER IN the Rough.

‘Romeo and Juliet’ offers more than LGBT kiss - review

From the first moment the curtain is raised and we behold the set Roni Toren designed, we know what we are in for.

 ALLA VASILEVITSKY (sitting) and Tal Bergman play Giulietta and Romeo, respectively, at the Israeli Opera production of Bellini’s ‘I Capuleti ed i Montecchi’.