Arts

Two three-day cultural festivals to mark Sukkot with poetry, dance, and eco-tours

At Confederation House, the poetry festival operates under the theme “Poets Are Called Alive in Death.” The event utilizes the traditional sukkah as a metaphor for an inner artistic sanctuary.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and his students hold the Four Species as they attend a morning prayer during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in Katzrin, northern Israel, on October 12, 2025.
Hannan Abu  Hussein, and a work from new exhibition, ‘When Is Enough?’

Jerusalem highlights: August 28 - September 3

‘THE SIXTEENTH SHEEP’ reunion shows (from left) Yoni Rechter, Gidi Gov, Yehudit Ravitz, and David Broza.

DocuText returns to Jerusalem with documentaries on October 7, Israeli culture, and Jewish identity

Portraits, Menashe Kadishman, installation view from the exhibition Something to Hold On To, the University Gallery.

New exhibition at Tel Aviv University explores the relationships behind Israeli art


Her Grace: Remembering “Her Serene Highness” Grace Kelly

Tuesday marked 95 years since the birth of Princess Grace of Monaco, formerly known as Hollywood star Grace Kelly.

 Grace Kelly 1929 – 1982.

Haifa International Film Festival announces Israeli lineup 

The Haifa Film Festival marks its 40th year with a new Israeli Cinema Competition, merging dramas and documentaries.

 A SCENE from ‘The Property.’

Israeli studio Sipur renews its global deal with MGM Television

Sipur and MGM Television are doubling down on their successful partnership with a renewed deal that promises to bring even more high-quality content to global audiences.

The headquarters of the MGM movie studio is pictured in Los Angeles

New photography exhibit showcases daily lives of evacuated Israelis

Photographer ​Refael Shachari and writer Hilit Krause Israel new photography exhibition showcases the day to day of evacuated Israelis, what they have and what they lost.

 ILANA BINYAMINA knits in her hotel room in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem's Infinity Museum: A fusion of light and interactive art

Discover Jerusalem’s Infinity Museum, where light, sound, and interactive art create a mesmerizing experience. Explore eight unique rooms in this must-see exhibition, open through October.

 THE ‘INFINITY MUSEUM’ installation in Jerusalem.

Ofra Idel's 'Sounds Alive': Dance amid conflict and resilience

In the face of challenges, Ofra Idel of Jerusalem's Machol Shalem Dance House presents 'Sounds Alive', an exploration of women's resilience in conflict.

 ‘SOUNDS ALIVE’ by the Machol Shalem Dance House.

Israeli Opera finds its new CEO in Tali Barash Gottlieb

The opera is in the process of reorganizing its managerial responsibilities in order to successfully cope with new challenges.

 TALI BARASH GOTTLIEB.

Tel Aviv Dance Festival: Celebrating Israeli creativity amid adversity

Join the Tel Aviv Dance Festival from August 1-10 at Suzanne Dellal Centre. Experience 19 captivating performances by Israeli creators, including seven premieres and special tributes.

NIV SHEINFELD and Oren Laor’s dance party, ‘Disco, Baby!’

History artfully revisited at the Mamuta Art and Research Center

A new exhibition at the Mamuta Art and Research Center dips into our view of the past.

AVRAHAM EILAT'S ‘Run’ short film references the forest as a place of tragedy but also resistance and survival.

A thought-provoking ‘Rigoletto’ - opera review

It is a thought-provoking production, and the costumes, acting, and singing of Verdi’s inspirational music all combine for a memorable experience.

 Production of "Verdi Rigoletto"