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Israel turns 20 parks, heritage sites into giant Sukkot mystery game
‘Mysteries Through Time’ combines on-site riddles, a WhatsApp chatbot and a comedy podcast in a family activity aimed at children seven and older.
Picking up where he left off
After the passing of her husband, Rabbi Yitzchok Marton, Rachel Marton led the Chesed Menachem Mendel Fund, expanding the organization he built to hel…
Developing leaders for today and tomorrow
How the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem’s Education Division is strengthening Israeli society by developing the skills to navigate disagreement, foster …
The secret of Reichman University’s international success
With 2,400 students from 90 countries, Reichman’s International School combines personal attention, innovation, and a strong commitment to Israel
Haifa International Film Festival to present the best of world cinema
The festival’s main international competition, Carmel, will open with Boyle’s Ink, which opened this year’s Venice Film Festival.
What to watch this week: ‘Fauda,’ ‘The Sixteenth Sheep,’ and 9/11 tributes
TV Time: Fauda’s final season confronts October 7 and the cost of revenge, alongside new documentaries on Israeli music and 9/11.
'Tell Me Everything' wins Best Picture at Ophir Awards, earns Israel’s Oscar submission
Tell Me Everything won Best Picture and 9 other awards at the Ophir Awards and will go on to be considered for the Best International Feature Academy …
Ambassador Huckabee honored in Jerusalem at US Freedom 250 celebration
Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem presents its highest honor to the US ambassador, recognizing his longstanding support for Israel and leadership during a…
John Malkovich pulls out of Israel performance, says producer’s press release misquoted him
“I did not utter these phrases, and they most certainly are not approved by me, nor do they reflect my feelings." said actor John Malkovich.
Women immigrant-owned businesses featured at massive market at HER Tel Aviv festival
“We really want to show the diversity and the connection and the love for Israel,” HER Tel Aviv founder and CEO Sivan Hadari said.
Eyal Golan’s ‘Science Fiction’ is Israel’s most played song of the year
Eyal Golan, Sarit Hadad and Avi Ohayon led ACUM’s annual rankings of Israel’s most played songs, performers, songwriters and composers.
Jerusalem highlights: September 4-10
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Two three-day cultural festivals to mark Sukkot with poetry, dance, and eco-tours
At Confederation House, the poetry festival operates under the theme “Poets Are Called Alive in Death.” The event utilizes the traditional sukkah as a…
Jerusalem Cinematheque pays tribute to actor, director, and sex symbol Paul Newman
The cinematheque retrospective offers an unusually strong overview of Newman's career, featuring both movies he led and directed.
Guy Nattiv’s ‘The Liberation’ premieres at the Telluride Film Festival
The psychological drama, written by Nattiv and Noa Berman-Herzberg, was inspired by a true story from Nattiv’s family.
Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood, Dudu Tassa to kick off Jerusalem Oud Festival
The festival will take place from November 5-12, bringing together musicians from Israel and abroad for 16 performances at the Jerusalem Theatre, Khan…
What's in a name? Population Authority shares most popular baby names ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Mohammed, Ariel, and Avigail topped Israel’s lists, with a total of 179,398 babies registered in Israel’s Population Registry as of Sunday morning, Se…
Freedom 250 in Jerusalem: America celebrates 250 years at a defining moment
Mike Huckabee, "We celebrate not only 250 years of American independence but also the enduring partnership between two nations bound by shared values …
“You are with us for life”: The soldier-run homes rehabilitating Israel's wounded veterans
Belev Echad helps wounded and PTSD-stricken veterans through everything from hydrotherapy to academic workshops, with a philosophy of building a commu…
To play or not to play: A Swiss theater director comes to Israel to test the murky Wagnerian waters
Milo Rau is clearly determined to dive into the multi-layered, dense underbelly of various situations to divine the whys and wherefores and, hopefully…
‘Jerusalem of Gold’ exhibit brings five Israeli artists to the capital’s theater
Jerusalem of Gold, a group exhibition featuring five Israeli artists, is open now and will be on display at the Jerusalem Theatre’s Salon Gallery unti…
John Malkovich to return to Israel with satirical theatrical-musical show
Oscar nominee John Malkovich will return to Tel Aviv for a musical performance blending classical music, comedy, and brutal criticism.
What to watch this week: Gal Gadot speeds through The Runner, Hearsay delivers gripping thriller
TV Time: A new Gal Gadot thriller, a chilling Israeli TV drama, and Hanoch Daum’s return headline this week’s entertainment picks.
Michael Rapaport to star in Comedy for Koby Sukkot tour
Known for his unfiltered, high-energy New York style, Michael Rapaport will join tour founder Avi Liberman for three nights of stand-up.
Moshe Rosenthal’s ‘Tell Me Everything’ brings a powerful coming-of-age story to Israeli theaters
Tell Me Everything, which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this year, the first Israeli feature film to be shown there in years, i…
Haifa Film Festival announces varied Israeli lineup for 42nd edition
This year, seven narrative features and five documentaries will compete together in the Israeli competition, an innovation introduced by the festival’…
Israeli animated short 'Two Robots' film wins award at San Francisco sci-fi festival
The animated short by Israeli director Eyal Padan will be screened on September 13 at the Marina Theatre in San Francisco as part of the festival.
Top Secret Festigal and Motek Forever unveil competing 2026 Hanukkah lineups
The production has secured pop superstar Noa Kirel and veteran entertainer Ran Danker, alongside franchise regular Eliana Tidhar and guest singer Eden…
EPOS film fest explores fine art, literature, theater and more
Six festival films will be screened there from September 17-19, with each screening accompanied by a short lecture connected to the film’s subject.