Culture
Oct. 7 film ‘The Road Between Us’ wins People’s Choice award in Toronto
TIFF organizers first invited Avrich’s film for the festival, and then disinvited it, only to then reinstate the film after an outcry from the Canadian Jewish community.
Music on the double: Liturgical singer Lior Elmaleh offers a sonic bridge for all
Two weeks in paradise: Breathtaking landscapes and colors in the magical Kyrgyzstan
The Eifman Ballet’s 'Crime and Punishment' returns to Israel
Musical journey from the Rajasthan Express: Rising Israeli star Shye Ben Tzur merges East and West
For those following hip hop, or Israeli music, rapper Tyler the Creator’s sampling of Shye Ben Tzur’s song “Roked” was a notable creative intersection.
Israeli film, ‘Butcher’s Stain’, wins a Student Academy Award
The awards are presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and 15 student films from around the world were selected as semifinalists in four categories.
A dance of redemption at Tel Aviv ballet
St. Petersburg's Eifman Ballet returns to Israel for a production of ‘Crime and Punishment’ in Tel Aviv.
Between deep roots and liberating groove
The Hullegeb Festival of Israeli-Ethiopian Culture returns to Jerusalem next week, bringing rhythm, energy, joy, and the promise of better days ahead.
Dr. Miriam Adelson leads 2025 Israeli Presidential honorees
President Isaac Herzog has named nine distinguished individuals, including Miriam Adelson and Israeli-Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif, for the 2025 Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor.
Peru’s Ministry of Culture reveals warrior-themed ritual vessel at Chankillo UNESCO site
The ministry says the find reinforces interpretations of the oldest solar observatory in America as a stage for military disputes and elite power legitimization.
Jewish creator of Bojack Horseman discusses new Jew-centric series, facing antisemitim
Speaking on the state of antisemitism in the world now, he said, “It’s always a fraught time to be Jewish…"
After budget cuts and security delays, Tel Aviv's white night festival returns
The beloved cultural celebration makes its comeback on August 28 with dozens of performances and free events across Israel's cultural capital.
The secret Europe is hiding: Where to find true peace in 2025
Europe struggles with over-tourism, but Estonia’s remote islands offer true peace: Ruhnu with 150 residents and ringing sand, Vormsi with Swedish heritage, and Kihnu with a matriarchal society.
Tel Aviv Museum brings 35 new works by Israeli artists into its collection
Acquired through the ‘Voting for Art’ group, the works span a variety of genres, capturing a cross-section of contemporary Israeli creativity.
An unflinching look at a nation in verse
The Metula Poetry Festival will be held in Jerusalem next week.
