Theater
Jonathan Spector’s ‘Birthright’ puts Jewish history and memory on the stage - opinion
In its first act, set in 2006, we join six friends just back from a Birthright Israel trip. Lev, the seeker of “meaning,” introduces “historiography.”
Gal De Paz cast as Shoshana Damari in new musical about Israeli icon
Jerusalem highlights: August 21-27
Peter Pan takes flight in Tel Aviv with dazzling cast, costumes, and Neverland magic - review
Sderot Women’s Theater premieres dark October 7 comedy play ‘Laughing on the Border’
In the new play, Sderot Women’s Theater Ensemble uses black comedy to process the October 7 massacre.
Jerusalemite of the Week: Candice Nemoff showcases her artistic soul - interview
"My mom taught me how to do my own nails when I was young... I never really looked into classes until my husband encouraged me."
Jerusalem highlights: August 14-20
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
To hell and back: A political ballet for Israel’s age of war
Seven choreographers, one live pianist, and a palindrome that refuses to end.
The story behind French-Jewish directing partners’ film ‘Just An Illusion’ - interview
The soundtrack for the film includes songs by Joy Division, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Cure, and The Alan Parsons Project.
The boy who wouldn't grow up takes the stage, and he's bringing the whole cast with him
What if Peter Pan was really about the parents left waiting? Go behind the scenes of a funny, magical new production that moved its own director to tears.
'The Baroness Rothschild': A moving tribute to jazz and friendship - review
The Baroness Rothschild blends history, jazz, and powerful performances into a moving theatrical experience.
Tzavta Theater to celebrate 70 years with Freedom to Create festival
Supported by top organizations, the event features diverse cultural programming, culminating in a star-studded gala on September 8 featuring prominent Israeli artists, comedians, and performers.
What a new play gets right about ‘Birthright’ and our anguished Jewish conversation - opinion
Jonathan Spector’s “Birthright,” now at MCC Theater, uses the free Israel trip as the starting point for decades of wrestling with Israel, Judaism and friendship.
‘To infinity and beyond!' Watching ‘Toy Story 5’ with my son on the spectrum - comment
The villains in the early movies – Sid in "Toy Story 1" and the Prospector and Al in "Toy Story 2" – were wonderfully awful, and Danny always knew who the bad guys were.
