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A dream concert to any Israeli music lover: Caspi, Sanderson, Banai take Jerusalem's stage

As the audience sang along to lyrics such as, “Today, finally, I’ll make you smile/Today, I’ll banish the sadness from your eyes,” it was the perfect blending of a joyful sound and sorrowful present.

The Summertime Tel Aviv JazzFest rolls out an international lineup

Perennial artistic director Barak Weiss has curated an international roster of acts covering a wide range of stylistic bases, ranging from straight-ahead jazz to Ethiopian music and Brazilian rhythms

30/06/2024
 People take part in a celebration on the traditional Ivana Kupala (Ivan the Bather) holiday in Kiev

What is Ivan Kupala? Customs, traditions, beliefs

The holiday, which typically occurs the night between July 6 and 7, comes from pre-Christian pagan traditions in the region. But what does one do on this holiday? That is what we’re here to explain!

Israeli director Tom Nesher’s film wins top prize at Tribeca Festival

"This film pulled us all in from the first few frames, and we felt that we were in skillful hands. It was fiercely executed and superbly performed," the jury said.

Three doses of tragicomic drama: An Evening with Tennessee Williams

Tennessee Williams (1911-1983) was a highly influential American playwright who explored themes of human frailty and resilience

Jerusalem trumpeter Tal Avraham debuts album at Queenta Woman Jazz Festival

These days we could all do with taking a deep breath and partaking of some soulful healing space. Perhaps Avraham et al can help with that.

04/06/2024

This year's Intimidance Festival to kick off with 'reality' theme

Last year, when choreographic and performance duo Niv Shenfeld and Oren Laor took up the artistic reins of the event, they decided to do without an organizing concept.

By ORI J. LENKINSKI
04/06/2024

Cakes, celebrations, pies, and white delights: The delicious news from Israel

Welcome to the perfect food festival: All the delicious happenings during Shavuot

By YANIV GRANOT/WALLA!
31/05/2024

Festival of crazy cheap food, a month of wine, and a new Quito restaurant

What's happening at Shishko's last day near the synagogue and how to enjoy all these wineries? Delicious news from Israel.

By YANIV GRANOT/WALLA!
26/05/2024

Jerusalem Writer's Festival returns amid the Israel-Hamas War

This year’s Jerusalem Writers Festival will surely be a special and, no doubt, lasting experience for all concerned.

26/05/2024
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