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U2 releases EP featuring poem by Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai
Israel Prize winner Yehuda Amichai, who died in 2000, is considered by many to have been the greatest modern Israeli poet.
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Portugal returns stolen Mayan, Zapotec artifacts to Mexico in first-ever archaeological restitution
Zapotec tomb from 600 CE marks Mexico’s most ‘significant archaeological discovery’ in last decade
'Nothing quite like it': UK Treasure Act names Roman carriage ornament Essex's first 'treasure'
According to the Act, archaeological finds can be given the status of Treasure if they are deemed to be of historical, archaeological, or cultural importance.
Pnimeet: Community workshop putting Jerusalem back on bikes
Pnimeet teaches Jerusalemites how to fix their own bikes, cutting costs, reducing waste, and easing daily life in a car-clogged city.
How Matti Caspi’s music became a treasured national soundtrack - comment
Israelis of every age can sing Caspi's tunes, and his talent was such that he worked in many different styles.
Maccabi Tel Aviv co-owner David Federman dies at 81
Maccabi described Federman as “a true Maccabist” and “a central, significant figure” over decades, citing his dedication, love, and deep commitment to the organization.
A dish over NIS 20: The culinary bomb in Tel Aviv’s sleepy suburb
Yehezkel Kazaz Street in Or Yehuda may have Israel’s densest culinary scene, with Blamo-Sassi’s Bureka standing out as one of the country’s best-value bites.
From Lorenz Hart to Mel Brooks: Two Jewish lives now available on Israeli screens
TV TIME: Two movies present a strong contrast in both their subjects and their styles. Blue Moon, about lyricist Lorenz Hart on Apple TV+, and Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man on HBO Max.
Israeli creators expand their presence in Hollywood
The “Yetzira” project was financed and supported by the Culture Ministry of Israel.
Late Blossoms: Imagined encounters in Anna Ticho’s literary salon - book review
Each story imagines a visit from one historic female artist or poet who 'shaped the emerging State of Israel’s literary, artistic, cultural, and intellectual scenes.'
Italy discovers basilica design by ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, 'father of architecture'
"It is a sensational finding ... something that our grandchildren will be talking about," Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli told a press conference.
Zubin Mehta cancels all Israeli shows, cites Netanyahu's 'treatment of Palestinians'
Zubin Mehta, an Indian conductor who was IPO musical director for 50 years, condemns Netanyahu's policies on Palestine and urges the arts community to speak out.
