Culture

Israeli Comedy Festival returns for its fourth year to bring laughs for everyone

From August 17 to 21, the Israeli Comedy Festival is back for its fourth year, featuring a mix of stand-up, improv, and five brand-new theater shows.

‘DONALD AND ABDUL’ and Attention, Sergeant Major! will be two of the performances at the Israeli Comedy Festival.
BARRY DILLER and wife Diane Von Fürstenberg, 2009 Metropolitan Opera premiere.

Barry Diller’s adventures: In and outside of Hollywood

AL PACINO in 1995’s ‘Heat.’

Back in action: '90s thrillers to be featured at the Jerusalem Cinematheque

A PERFORMANCE at the upcoming International Puppet Festival.

Train Theater’s Puppet Festival grows up


David Tartakover – Israel’s visual conscience, rendered in ink and protest

For over 50 years, David Tartakover built a body of work that doubled as social critique.

DAVID TARTAKOVER

Life and legacy of Jewish-Serbian author David Albahari - opinion

A glimpse into the legacy left behind by David Albahari, the prolific Jewish-Serbian author of the Holocaust novel "Bait."

Jewish Serbian writer David Albahari.

Three artists, three questions: In surreal times

Contemporary art wouldn’t be the same without Surrealism.

RONIT PORAT.

Embracing diversity, healing through Tisha B’Av - opinion

As we approach Tisha B’Av, let's reflect on embracing diversity in Israel, honoring each other’s differences, and striving for unity and respect.

 People spend time at a beach in Tel Aviv during the Israel-Iran war, June 21, 2025; illustrative.

Ilana Dotan wins the 2025 Shiff Prize for figurative-realist art

The Shiff Prize was founded in 2008 by collector Dubi Shiff in memory of his father, Haim Shiff, a hotelier and early supporter of Israeli art.

SHIFF PRIZE WINNER Ilana Dotan.

The story of a hostage family and the words behind the thrills in Jaws

TV REVIEW: Check out the series, movies and shows hitting Israel's screens this week.

Holding Liat.

Sean Go: A Contemporary Voice from the Philippines

 Sean Go

Hagai Levi’s new series ‘Etty’ to premiere at Venice International Film Festival

'Etty' is based on the tragic story of Etty Hillesum, a Dutch Jewish woman who was murdered in Auschwitz at age 29.

JULIA WINDISCHBAUER stars in the new series ‘Etty’ from Hagai Levy.

A legacy beyond the stage: Ozzy Osbourne’s profound connection to Israel

His life story, marked by personal struggle and unparalleled artistic triumph, is also one of surprising connections and an unwavering stance against hatred.

OZZY OSBOURNE of Black Sabbath performs at the United Center in Chicago in January 2016.

Residents say dinner was ruined by moans: Allington battles swinger festival

"There are no keys in bowls and nothing dirty about it," organiser Matthew Cole says, defending the three day consent-focused party after Allington residents complain of "deafening moans".

Residents say dinner was ruined by moans: Allington battles swinger festival. Illustration.

Building Zionism through culture: Inside the vision of the World Zionist Village

LIVE: Civia Caroline shares how storytelling, music, and art are at the heart of a new kind of Zionism and how it's all coming to life in Beersheba.

Civia Caroline, Music Industry Philanthropy & Impact Consultant