Culture in Israel

Days of Awe: Israel’s turn toward tradition - opinion

Increasingly, Israelis are forgoing the religious-secular binary. Instead, many are locating themselves along a continuum.

Preparing for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in the northern Israeli city of Safed, October 5, 2025
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Sukkot 2025: Fun family activities in Jerusalem for the holiday

The Jerusalem Philharmonic Orchestra plays at the 2019 Pianos Festival.

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra to open 89th season in Tel Aviv

(L-R): Barry Avrich, Gali Mir-Tibon, Noam Tibon, and Mark Selby attend the premiere of ‘The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue’ during the Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall last week.

Oct. 7 film ‘The Road Between Us’ wins People’s Choice award in Toronto


WHISKY LIVE 2025: Showcasing Israel’s growing whisky culture

“The Israeli whisky community embraces innovation and creativity,”

WHISKY LIVE Tel Aviv brings together rare bottles, international experts, and master classes.

Married Israeli directing duo unveil new film ‘Dead Language’

The well-received film co-stars Yehezkel Lazarov as Aya’s husband, and Gal Malka as her co-worker who is more confident in her social life.

A SCENE from ‘Dead Language’ with Sarah Adler.

Israel aims to improve absorption of olim into education system ahead of coming school year

Making Aliyah is a massive life change for all olim, but school-aged children often face a unique struggle when integrating into the Israeli education system.

NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport in June.

Israeli Comedy Festival returns for its fourth year to bring laughs for everyone

From August 17 to 21, the Israeli Comedy Festival is back for its fourth year, featuring a mix of stand-up, improv, and five brand-new theater shows.

‘DONALD AND ABDUL’ and Attention, Sergeant Major! will be two of the performances at the Israeli Comedy Festival.

Goldy’s takeaway: A huge variety of takeout trays in Bnei Brak - restaurant review

If you want to buy cooked food or are having a party, head over to Goldy’s, where hostess trays are available.

Goldy’s

New branch of Moulin Doré opens in Jerusalem - restaurant review

“We offer a mix between the Israeli and French tastes,” co-owner Michael Cassar said. “We bring a proper French product and offer it to Israelis.”

‘TRAYS OF all the iconic pastries that Moulin Doré offers made me feel like I was in Paris.’

Three artists, three questions: In surreal times

Contemporary art wouldn’t be the same without Surrealism.

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'Ellipsis,' an intimate murder mystery movie from Spain, arrives in Israel - review

If you liked Knives Out and its sequel, Glass Onion, then Ellipsis may be the movie for you.

 The cast of Spanish film 'Ellipsis.'

ACUM awards music and literature prizes

Author Etgar Keret and composer Hagar Kadima receive Lifetime Achievement Awards.

 ETGAR KERET receives a Lifetime Achievement award from Roni Kuban.

What are Israelis watching in between missile attacks? Seinfeld and much more

One important point for those looking for entertainment is that the various television services, such as Hot and Yes, are opening up their premium content for free for the duration of the hostilities

 ‘GREY’S ANATOMY’ and ‘30 Rock’ are solid fallbacks during times of stress.

AvevA Dese makes her return to Ethiopian-Israeli Hullegeb Cultural Festival

Breakout star from The Voice – Israel AvevA Dese brings her soulful voice back to Israel after moving to Los Angeles.

 SINGER-SONGWRITER AvevA will perform at the Hullegeb Festival.