Festival

Even though it is not yet quite up to full speed, the German government is demonstrably determined to keep its official and financial clout firmly behind the invaluable initiative.

Produced by Renanot – The Jewish Music Institute, Festivaladino Jerusalem aims to position the city as “the world capital of Ladino,” artistic director Ariel Lazarus explains.

The last day of the four-dayer includes the annual gathering of the World Federation of Tunisian Jewry and the community’s Eid al-Banat festivities.

Over the Hanukkah break, the capital will be full of good cheer and an abundance of cultural and entertaining offerings to keep Jerusalemites and out-of-towners of all ages engaged and entertained.

As he will perform the character in Amharic, Tehila Yeshayahu-Adega will offer a Hebrew translation on stage, bridging the linguistic gap.

Originally set in Nazareth, this year, due to security concerns for the musicians and audience, the event was moved to Jerusalem.

Eleven currently active theater companies will present a taste of their respective productions during the fourth edition of the Nissan Nativ Jerusalem Theater Festival.

This year’s rollout takes place November 21-30 at various spots around town, such as the Jerusalem Theatre, the Yellow Submarine, the National Library of Israel (NLI), and the Mazkeka music club.

Nikmat HaTraktor brings decades of rock energy to the Meitarim Festival, blending classical influences with their signature sound for a unique musical experience.

The Golden Porcupine competition for independent theater will return to Tel Aviv next month with some of Israeli theater's best shows.