Culture in Israel

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.

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

WHISKY LIVE 2025: Showcasing Israel’s growing whisky culture

A SCENE from ‘Dead Language’ with Sarah Adler.

Married Israeli directing duo unveil new film ‘Dead Language’

NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport in June. Instead of fearmongering, we should be encouraging an aliyah of ideals and idealism, the writer maintains.

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


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.

RONIT PORAT.

'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.

If Israel is going to survive war with Iran, its people cannot lose hope – editorial

Holding onto our faith in our abilities, our resilience, and our purpose is essential to survive war with the Islamic Republic.

 Jews perform a Brit Milah ceremony at a public bomb shelter, in northern Israeli city of Katzrin on March 14, 2025.

Monty Python icon John Cleese postpones Israel shows

The Monty Python alumnus and star of films like A Fish Called Wanda didn’t give a reason for the change.

  JOHN CLEESE

Celtic Throne brings high-energy Irish dance to Israel

The Irish dance troupe's show was two hours of sheer musical and dance energy that made you feel good, happy, and very much alive.

 THE DANCE and music troupe Celtic Throne onstage in Tel Aviv on Sunday