Theater

‘Maigret and the Dead Lover’: Bringing French detective back to big screen - review

For those who enjoyed the books, the movie will bring them back to the atmosphere of the police headquarters on the Quai des Orfevres. 

DENIS PODALYDÈS plays author Georges Simenon’s distinguished inspector Maigret in ‘Maigret and the Dead Lover’
Shaiman writes about the bitter and the sweet of a long, successful career with setbacks that still sting.

From ‘Hairspray’ to ‘South Park,’ composer Marc Shaiman tells a story shaped by Jewish humor

Ido Nahmias and Shirel Azizian in A Doll’s House SOURCE Itai Salhov.

Jerusalem highlights: February 6-12

Goliath is dead!

All women production retells David’s journey from shame to servant king


Jerusalem highlights September 5-11

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

‘Poems of the Plagues of Egypt’

Between deep roots and liberating groove

The Hullegeb Festival of Israeli-Ethiopian Culture returns to Jerusalem next week, bringing rhythm, energy, joy, and the promise of better days ahead.

BETA ENSEMBLE

'Schindler’s List' Israeli actor Rami Heuberger dies at 61

Rami Heuberger was a prolific actor who appeared on stage, screen, and television. He passed away at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer.

Rami Heuberger, Israeli actor and director, who passed away on August 28, 2025.

Leonard Cohen’s calling card: A new play about the iconic Jewish poet-musician

The forthcoming music-based portrayal of the late Canadian-Jewish poet-musician is scheduled for later this month in Tel Aviv.

THE CAST of ‘Leonard,’ an homage to Leonard Cohen.

Jewish actor Jerry Adler, 'Sopranos' star, dies at 96

On The Sopranos, he played consigliere Hesh Rabkin, a Jewish character who was Tony Soprano's associate.

Jerry Adler attends SopranosCon 2019 at Meadowlands Exposition Center on November 23, 2019 in Secaucus, New Jersey.

Quentin Tarantino is not moving family to London, wife Daniella Pick confirms

Quentin Tarantino told the podcast The Church of Tarantino he and his family would be relocating to the UK. But wife Daniella Pick confirmed that this was not a permanent move.

72nd Cannes Film Festival - After the screening of the film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" in competition - Red Carpet - Cannes, France, May 21, 2019. Director Quentin Tarantino poses with his wife Daniella Pick

Jerusalem highlights: July 25-31

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

How Not to Drown in Condensed Milk (See Sunday)

Take it from the top: A history of phrases, idioms with the word 'take' - explainer

Let’s take a look at the word “take” and explore some of the many takes on it.

 The triumphant boxer celebrates as the referee calls the fight as his opponent lies on the floor.

Greek National Theatre presents 'Fragments: Euripides' inspired by discovered papyrus

Actors confront the task of unveiling fragments from 'Polyidus' and 'Ino' in a staged excavation.

 Ancient Greek theater at Aphrodisias.

Amélie: Everyone’s connected in Starcatcher's new production - review

The 2001 movie upon which the play is based is the highest-grossing French-language film ever released in the US, with box office sales of $33 million.

 Young Amélie doll with her parents.