Art

Palestinian-Israeli filmmaker's tragedy about honor killings wins top prizes at Monte-Carlo

It was produced both as a four-part television series for Makan, Israel’s Arabic-language public television channel, and as a feature-length work for theatrical and festival release.

THE CAST and crew of ‘Fadia’ win the Best Film Award during the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival in June.
Ishai Elisha.

Huvy Elisha and the enduring power of Biblical Art in Jerusalem

Actor Gabi Lev: Fresh take.

'Shards of Laughter': Giving people permission to laugh through painful topics

CAROLINA LEHAN.

Three artists, three questions: Freshpaint 2026 - interview


Egyptian researchers discover collection of ancient rock art spanning 10,000 years in Sinai desert

The engravings and drawings are divided into several groups, researchers learned in their initial study of the space, the oldest of which are done in red and dated to between 10,000 and 5,500 BCE.

Red pigment drawings discovered by Egyptian archaeologists on the Umm Arak Plateau in the southern Sinai, February 17, 2026.

'Genocide, baby killers': Holocaust survivor, rather than harassers, kicked out of Madrid museum

The women, who were wearing Stars of David and carrying an Israeli flag, were expelled from the Reina Sofía National Museum of Art in Madrid on Sunday for "disturbing visitors."

A view of the skyline of Madrid, Spain January 5, 2026.

Canvas for a cause: Art, music, and tzedakah in Jerusalem

Canvas for a Cause, an art auction benefiting the synagogue’s charitable fund, Keren Tzedakah, drew community members, art lovers, and supporters of social justice.

Art auction at Kehilat Kol HaNeshama.

Tsuki Garbian's exhibition 'A Very Still Life' deconstructs and reconstructs art on canvas

In his new solo exhibition, Garbian traces the delicate tension between the enduring lessons of the Old Masters and the urgency of the present

Tsuki Garbian’s art: ‘SPANGA HOME,’ 2025.

Jerusalem highlights: February 13-19

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

MAO concert (see Thursday)

Idan Raichel to bring 'Fata Morgana' musical experience to Judean desert

The event will take place on April 30 and May 1, presented by toMix, and it is timed to coincide with full-moon nights.

 Israeli music star and performer Idan Raichel.

Jaffa’s Japon serves Sushi built like art and respects those who understand

The Japon restaurant in Jaffa serves pani puri and precisely crafted sushi, while Fadi Yaish’s “S’90 Diner” blends Jordanian and New York cuisines into rich, distinctive dishes.

Anter Shawarma.

From service to songwriting: Nave Karni on music and meaning - interview

“A lot of people that I used to know knew me as an officer in the army, a very macho guy. So when I suddenly started to release songs, everyone was like ‘what the f*** is going on?’” he explained.

Karni preforming a sold out show at Tmuna Theatre on November 8”

Music world mourns Matti Caspi, towering figure in Israeli culture, after cancer battle

The family said in a statement, “With aching hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and dear father. The light of our lives has gone out.”

 MATTI CASPI performs in 2015.

Francine Bork Strausberg: Living a perfectly imperfect life in Israel

While more elegant and ornate pottery may be found in other studios, Strausberg takes pride in creating unique yet practical pieces that people enjoy every day.

WORKING OUT of the Talpaz Ceramic Studio in the Saltiel Community Center, in Jerusalem’s Armon Hanatziv neighborhood. She gives classes there as well.