Famous jewish artists

Music on the double: Liturgical singer Lior Elmaleh offers a sonic bridge for all

The 51-year-old payetan – liturgical singer – has put together an impressive roster of artists for the occasion, culling top performers from the piyut domain alongside other musicians.

LIOR ELMALEH presents a blend of rock and ‘piyut.’
The suspected 'Portrait of a Lady' in 2025.

Spotted in a Nazi’s daughter’s real estate ad: A painting looted from a famed Jewish art dealer

Alon Olearchik (L) and Assaf Amdursky (R).

Alon Olearchik, Assaf Amdursky remove signatures from artists’ petition against Gaza war

 The artist Mark Podwal in his studio in 2007; at left, his illustration "Munich Massacre," drawn in memory of Israeli athletes killed by Black September terrorists during the 1972 Summer Olympics, was published in the New York Times that year.

Artist and physician Mark Podwal dies at 79


From the Soviet Union with love

Through “Pravda,” Zoya Cherkassky is certainly adding her unique voice and perspective.

Zoya Cherkassky

Getting down to Jerusalem

David Kroyanker’s paean to his beloved Jerusalem is an enriching joy to behold, which offers a fascinating peek into this unique and ever-evolving city.

The palm tree is a Muslim symbol of fertility, and signifies the resident’s return from Mecca

Paul Simon says his upcoming tour will be his last

The singer had hinted at retiring from touring two years ago, saying that “Showbiz doesn’t hold any interest” for him.

Singer Paul Simon bows after performing "Bridge Over Troubled Water" during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Jerry Lewis, comedy legend and charity fundraiser, dies at 91

Lewis traveled to Tel Aviv for a weeklong film festival in his honor, produced in association with the Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archives.

Comedian Jerry Lewis reaches out to cover the camera lens as he arrives at the 12th annual American Comedy Awards.

Empowerment through visual metaphor

Ariela Wertheimer establishes herself as world class artist without the help of her famous family

Artist Ariela Wertheimer in Venice.

'Jerusalem is the center of my spiritual world'

David Breuer-Weil expresses love for the holy city in his modern sculptures he spreads around it.

'Alien,’ 2012, bronze, height six meters, Berardo Museum, Lisbon

The first Jewish Drag Race superstar has been crowned

In RuPaul's words, Sasha Velour exhibited enough charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to slay the rest of the competition.

Michelle Visage and RuPaul at the MTV Movie and Television Awards - Best Reality Competition for RuPaul's Drag Race'

Woman’s best friend

Artist Maira Kalman’s beloved dog comes to life in a mural at the Israel Museum.

Artist Maira Kalman

Netanyahu recalls Leonard Cohen's Yom Kippur War contribution

Israelis took to social media to remember the singer and song writer.

Leonard Cohen

Matisyahu returns to the Sultan’s Pool

‘Music, to me, is always a spiritual experience whether I’m playing in Arkansas or Jerusalem.’

Matisyahu