For the first time: Israeli law recognizes a Family Memorial Day as a protected leave day
What you need to know about the amendment to Israel's annual leave law
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Jerusalem Film Festival draws 70,000 despite boycott campaign targeting Israeli cinema
Three artists, three questions: Creating an alternative reality
To hell and back: A political ballet for Israel’s age of war
Tel Aviv's Animix festival combines political satire, cartoons with tributes, memorials, lectures
Alongside tributes and lectures, five-day event packs in live performances, gaming, and comics fair.
What to watch this week: 'Holofiction' shines, Disney's 'Furious' falls short
TV Time: Holofiction opens with clips showing Jews living their lives. There are scenes of family celebrations, and the director’s skill is in matching shots from different movies.
Jerusalem highlights: July 31-August 6
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Romain Duris shines in moving French-Japanese drama ‘A Missing Part’ - review
In ‘A Missing Part,’ Romain Duris portrays a father separated from his child by a legal system that leaves him powerless — and unable to let go.
The story behind French-Jewish directing partners’ film ‘Just An Illusion’ - interview
The soundtrack for the film includes songs by Joy Division, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Cure, and The Alan Parsons Project.
KPMG report finds stronger sense of security in communities served by HaShomer HaChadash
Study commissioned by the Ministry of Settlement and National Missions found residents reported lower fear of crime and greater confidence in community safety where the organization operates.
Jewish education’s brightest stars take center stage
The Jewish Teachers Award will recognize up to 7 exceptional educators whose dedication is strengthening Jewish identity, connecting young people to Israel, and shaping Jewish communities worldwide.
Boy George releases pro-Israel anthem ‘We Will Dance Again’ honoring Oct. 7 victims
The 1980s pop icon released "We Will Dance Again," featuring Hebrew lyrics and a message of support for Israel and Jews following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
Israeli rock band Eifo Hayeled releases new album written against the backdrop of war
Created over the past three years against the backdrop of the Gaza war, the album moves between personal reflection and national pain.
Amit Ulman brings his inventive rap to ‘Dream High’ - review
The climax of the film is a rap contest, where all the rivalries, past and present, play out and are resolved.
