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Eretz Nehederet returns with sharp election satire, Sydney Sweeney, flydubai spoof

BY HANNAH BROWN — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:18:12 GMT

Eretz Nehederet returned ahead of Israel's elections with Sydney Sweeney singing 'Ha Tikvah,' a flydubai hijacking spoof and biting satire targeting Netanyahu, Eisenkot, and reserve duty.

From forensic evidence to global accountability: Families demand the world hear the truth of Oct. 7

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:07:10 GMT

First international forensic conference on Oct 7 led by Hadassah Medical Center in partnership with the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem forensic experts shared accounts of efforts identify victims

Royal Ballet star Natalia Osipova returns to Israel with world premiere by Israeli choreographer

BY HANNAH BROWN — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:29:08 GMT

Royal Ballet principal Natalia Osipova returns to Israel on December 17 and 18 with 'Force of Nature,' a world premiere that combines classical ballet and contemporary dance.

Arava International Film Festival expands to two outdoor screens for 15th edition in November

BY HANNAH BROWN — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:21:00 GMT

The Arava International Film Festival returns November 4 to 14 with nine Israeli premieres, Hollywood classics, and two outdoor screens beneath the Negev desert sky.

German artist Barbara Hines unveils first solo exhibit in Israel after discovering Jewish roots

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:52:06 GMT

Unbeknownst to Hines, both of her parents were Jewish survivors who hid in plain sight as German Christians to evade the Nazis.

Faith, motherhood, and rock & roll: Three Israeli musicians reunite to form The Mothers

BY SHARON BEN DAVID — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:29:00 GMT

They once belonged to Tel Aviv's indie music scene before choosing different paths. Now, three Israeli musicians are finding their voices again through faith-inspired rock.

Celebrating laughter, loving Israel: Comedy for Koby’s 25th anniversary tour

BY PENINA HOROWITZ — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:33:28 GMT

The shows featured Michael Rapaport, special guest Israeli comedian Ben Ben Baruch, and host Avi Liberman, marking the 25th anniversary of the Koby Mandell Foundation.

The stories behind the sirens

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH MDA — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:33:34 GMT

Remembering October 7 through the eyes of Magen David Adom

The colors she lives by: How one mother is keeping her son's memory alive after October 7

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:31:56 GMT

After son Ilai Baram was murdered near Nova, Adital Zu Aretz turned to painting. Through two books, she shares how she lives with loss and keep his memory present.

Jerusalem Women's Film Festival explores trauma, healing, and hope - preview

BY BARRY DAVIS — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:29:30 GMT

Notwithstanding the heavy subject matter of many of the films, Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival attendees are expected to come away from the festival in a buoyant, hopeful frame of mind.

No whining and women: This Witches? Festival returns with a salute to female musicianship

BY BARRY DAVIS — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:26:45 GMT

The event was initiated by Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra (JBO) founder-conductor-artistic director David Shemer, with the JBO performing predominantly baroque scores.

Israeli Second Temple drama ‘Legend of Destruction’ now available in the US

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:45:12 GMT

The story follows Ben Batich, voiced by Oscar Isaac, an idealistic young man who joins the zealots rebelling against Rome, driven by anger at corruption and inequality.

Mark Feuerstein heads to Israel to film new thriller

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:22:31 GMT

American-Jewish actor Mark Feuerstein is heading to Israel to begin filming 'Midair', an action-packed intelligence thriller for Yes co-starring Aviv Alush and Gal Malka.

Jerusalem Women's Film Festival to spotlight Israeli, international cinema and female filmmakers

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:22:17 GMT

The Jerusalem Women's Film Festival will honor Hanna Azoulay-Hasfari while screening new Israeli and international films exploring identity, family, mental health, and women's experiences.

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra launches landmark 90th season - preview

BY SARAH HERSHENSON — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:05:17 GMT

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra marks 90 consecutive seasons with 13 concert series, an anniversary festival, and an influx of younger concertgoers.

New Israeli documentary captures Soroka's fight to save lives on October 7

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:20:45 GMT

TV TIME: From an October 7 documentary at Soroka Hospital to a new Israeli thriller set in Colombia and the return of Practical Magic, this week's TV picks offer drama, suspense, and nostalgia.

Jerusalem highlights: October 9 – October 15

BY HAGAY HACOHEN — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:01:47 GMT

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

Dr. Mike Evans leads October 7 solidarity gathering in Jerusalem

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH FOZ — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:57:21 GMT

More than 2,000 people from 123 countries attended the Friends of Zion event, which featured released hostages, bereaved families and Christian and Jewish leaders.

‘This is war’: Sylvan Adams warns of global campaign against Israel

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:48:49 GMT

“The world’s oldest hatred, antisemitism, was back with a vengeance, although the sad reality is that it had never really left,” he said.

'The Social Reckoning': Aaron Sorkin exposes Facebook's dark side in gripping sequel - review

BY HANNAH BROWN — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:40:58 GMT

Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning transforms Facebook's scandals into a gripping drama about whistleblowers, online extremism, and the consequences of unchecked social media power.

Boy George announces second concert in Israel dedicated to Nova music festival survivors

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:28:40 GMT

The announcement for the November 7 concert comes on the heels of a rapid sell-out of his first scheduled performance on November 4.

The king and the cobbler: How Illi Gorlitzky built the language of the Israeli stage

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND WALLA — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:40:13 GMT

From defining Broadway-caliber theater to unionizing the nation’s performers, the legendary actor and advocate leaves behind a legacy that shaped Israel’s cultural fabric for seven decades.

More than a safe haven: Jewish schools after Oct. 7

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MINISTRY OF DIASPORA AFFAIRS — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:08:46 GMT

Jewish educators worldwide grapple with security, identity, & preparing students for life beyond the classroom – issues taking center stage at next week’s Global Jewish Educators Summit in Jerusalem

The Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem hosts international forensic conference on horrors of October 7

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:52:16 GMT

Leading professionals from the Israel Police, National Institute of Forensic Medicine, IDF, and international forensic community will convene to share the knowledge gained from that horrific day

Oct. 7 film ‘The Road Between Us’ now on Paramount+

BY HANNAH BROWN — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:11:28 GMT

The film's success followed a controversy in which it was initially removed from the festival’s lineup over clearance demands related to Hamas bodycam footage, then reinstated after protests.

How a playwright transformed a sister’s loss into art for children

BY ILANA STUTLAND — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:59:36 GMT

By translating her family’s private pain into a universal fable, Yuval Naim hopes to give children the tools to understand their own emotional worlds.

Grassroots literary movement turns October 7 grief into books with new 'Bound in Memory' exhibition

BY ILANA STUTLAND — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:37:16 GMT

The profound literary archive showcases the hundreds of biographies deposited at the library since the outbreak of the war.

Eurovision runner-up Yuval Raphael to return to Nova to perform three years after massacre

BY SAM HALPERN — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:15:00 GMT

This year, both Kumu and Nova will hold their memorial events on Wednesday evening, the Gregorian calendar anniversary of the attacks.

Reflecting on three years of arts coverage since October 7: Balancing culture, tragedy - comment

BY HANNAH BROWN — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:24:31 GMT

Over the past three years, as an arts and culture writer, I have tried my best to cope with the events of October 7 by striking a balance between arts chronicling those killed in the war.

Memorial initiative brings October 7 survivors’ stories to stage and screen

BY HANNAH BROWN — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:22:03 GMT

The new venture builds on two documentaries produced in partnership with Kastina Communications and philanthropists Carol and Joey Low: "Screams Before Silence" and "The Children of October 7."