Culture
Jerusalem Highlights: January 2 – January 8
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
‘Last Christmas, I gave you Iran’: Trump, Netanyahu in Mar-a-Lago love fest on Eretz Nehederet
Israeli film awards proceed as boycotting nominees reverse course
French actress, icon, advocate: Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91
Boundless Bach at the 12th rollout of the Jerusalem Piano Festival
The 'Bach for Two and Three Pianos' concert makes for one helluva evening’s entertainment, but Shapira takes the presentation offering and listening experience a step or two further.
Before ‘SNL,’ there was Sid Caesar and a roomful of Jewish writers
Legendary Jewish comedian Sid Caesar dominated the television screen beginning in the 1950's and left a lasting mark on American showbusiness as we know it.
Three artists, three questions: Recurring motifs through chaos and order
Three artists, three questions, and a shared urge to find order in chaos through repetition, light, and form.
'Oxygen': Breaking taboos on Israeli mothers who cannot send sons to war - review
“It touched something in people who saw it, even outside of Israel,” said Netalie Braun, director of the movie 'Oxygen.' “I really hope that it will spark discussion."
Sofrito chicken meatballs with potatoes and onions
That’s what it’s like when you love.
The composer who solved a riddle: Hana Ajiashvili takes the Azrieli Prize for Jewish Music
2026 Azrieli Prize winner Hana Ajiashvili reimagines a medieval riddle in “Riddle,” shaping history and personal experience into a powerful score.
‘Making Kiss-story’: DC’s lovebirds break record for most couples kissing under mistletoe
The record-breaking kiss took place at 5 p.m., when the couples simultaneously kissed for five seconds underneath the National Mistletoe.
Futsal’s ‘Shefel Cup’ returns to Jaffa Port
Futsal is a variant of association soccer played between two teams of five players each on a court smaller than a soccer pitch.
ICCR India Chair MoU signed at Tel Aviv University
Marking a new milestone in India–Israel academic cooperation.
Eurovision rule changes threaten Israel's chances at success amid boycotts
CULTURAL AFFAIRS: Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s participation, as new voting rules create challenges for Israel’s success.
Haifa holds Holiday of Holidays Festival
The festival is an initiative of Beit Hagefen – The Arab-Jewish Cultural Center – and the Haifa Municipality.
