Rock

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.’
Nosei Hamigbaat

Alon Cohen, 1980s Jerusalem rock drummer from band Nosei Hamigbaat, dies at 55

Ozzy Osbourne performs in Rish Lezion on Sunday night, July 10, 2018.

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne died of heart failure, death certificate reveals

 Israeli security forces seen during an operation in the Tulkarem refugee camp, West Bank, July 6, 2025.

IDF, security arrest two suspects in Surif for throwing stones, setting vehicles ablaze in W. Bank


Earth's oldest stones: New dating puts Greenstone Belt age at 4.16 billion years

Researchers used two isotope decay methods to confirm the age of ancient magma in the Nuvvuagittuq rocks.

 Earth's oldest stones: New dating puts Greenstone Belt age at 4.16 billion years.

Archaeologists uncover 4000-year-old cemeteries and rock art in Tangier Peninsula

Discovery reveals complex funerary traditions in a little-known Mediterranean region.

 Archaeologists uncover 4000-year-old cemeteries and rock art in Tangier Peninsula.

IDF shoots at Palestinian rioters in West Bank, killing one dual US citizen

Palestinian officials claim that the rock-throwing terrorist killed by IDF was a 14-year-old US citizen. The military has not corroborated this.

A masked Palestinian teenager throws a stone at Israelis; Illustrative.

Singer Sidonie Smith channels musical icon Tina Turner

Simply the Best is described as a powerful journey through the extraordinary life of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tina Turner.

 SIDONIE SMITH will be performing the best of Tina Turner in Israel next month.

Ozzy Osbourne reunites original Black Sabbath line-up for farewell show

Disturbed’s David Draiman told The Jerusalem Post he "can’t wait to celebrate the career of the Godfather of Metal."

 OZZY OSBOURNE performs  in 2022, in Inglewood, California.

Archaeologists and indigenous elders decipher shamanic messages in 11,000-year-old amazon rock art

Over the past six years, researchers investigated Indigenous rock art in the Serranía de la Lindosa, a 12-mile-long sandstone outcrop in Colombia's Guaviare department.

 Rock paintings in Cerro Azul, San José del Guaviare, Guaviare, Colombia.

Nikmat HaTraktor blends rock and classical music at Meitarim Festival

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

 NIKMAT HATRAKTOR

It’s official: Oasis to reunite next year

After a 15 year hiatus, British rock band Oasis has announced their reunion.

Guitar concert music performance audience rockin 390

Billy Joel in Cardiff: A legendary concert amid global tensions

Billy Joel's debut in Cardiff captivated fans with timeless hits, offering joy and unity amid global tensions and proving his legendary status.

 BILLY JOEL in performance on Friday in Cardiff, Wales.

In ‘The Singer Sisters,’ a Jewish folk music family makes it big from Greenwich to Lilith Fair

Sarah Seltzer sheds light on her recently published novel, embracing the depth of Jewish American culture with the highlights of 60s rock.

 Author and native New Yorker Sarah Seltzer, left, and the cover of her debut novel "The Singer Sisters."

Jerusalem Highlights May 24 – 30

Editor’s note: Due to the current security situation, events listed below may be postponed or canceled. Check before booking, and stay safe.

 FROM THE book ‘Distilling Jerusalem’ (see Farther afield).