Art
To play or not to play: A Swiss theater director comes to Israel to test the murky Wagnerian waters
Milo Rau is clearly determined to dive into the multi-layered, dense underbelly of various situations to divine the whys and wherefores and, hopefully, uncover the real state of play.
Ma’ayan: New Jersey-born artist shares how art, faith, and loss shaped her journey to Israel
‘Jerusalem of Gold’ exhibit brings five Israeli artists to the capital’s theater
Where code becomes material: Jing Dong’s art of human-machine encounter
Beyond the sparkle the design stories and craftsmanship shaping the future of fine jewelry
From minimalist designs to timeless classics, today’s fine jewelry is shaped by craftsmanship, individuality and a growing desire for pieces with lasting meaning.
An hour from the center: A weekend destination with art, music, and culture
Pardes Hana-Karkur turns into a big gallery: 120 artists open their studios, alongside live shows, talks, and unique gifts for Rosh Hashanah. Free entry.
John Galliano bows out of Met exhibition as backlash over antisemitism mounts
The reversal came less than a month after the Met announced that Galliano would be the subject of its spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition.
Tatreez reborn: Palestinian embroidery finds new life in contemporary Israeli fashion
As Palestinian embroidery appears in contemporary fashion, artists and educators are navigating the balance between innovation and preservation
Israel Makov opens a window into six decades of collecting and championing Israeli art
A new book opens a window into Israel Makov's collection of nearly 400 works, tracing six decades of passion for Israeli art and support for artists before they gain recognition.
From the other side - with Noma Bar
Seeing beyond the barriers and shapes, encouraging viewers to perceive space in the most unexpected places – that’s Noma Bar.
EPOS film fest explores fine art, literature, theater and more
Six festival films will be screened there from September 17-19, with each screening accompanied by a short lecture connected to the film’s subject.
From Iranian missiles to menorahs, Israeli blacksmith forges trauma into works of art
“This is my playground,” says Bob of the Qassam rockets, Grad missiles, and Iranian ballistic missiles that fill the backyard outside of his blacksmith studio.
Jerusalem highlights: August 28 - September 3
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Women, water and Kabbalah converge in Jerusalem's Sea of Wisdom exhibition
The exhibits resonated the breadth of aspects of the confluence between the life-giving liquid and spiritual realms and, in particular, how water features in Kabbalistic thought.