Art

Jerusalem highlights: October 9 – October 15

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

OCTOBER 9, 2026|ByHAGAY HACOHEN

‘Tangles’ still frame, based on Sarah Leavitt’s graphic novel (see Tuesday).

The "Bound in Memory" exhibit at the National Library of Israel.

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

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

OCTOBER 6, 2026|ByILANA STUTLAND

A destroyed safe room in Kfar Aza in October 2023. ‘At moments, I wondered if my work was futile: Did we even need arts coverage during this period?’ asks the writer.

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

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.

OCTOBER 6, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Israeli actor and musician Ili Gorlizki. October 21, 2015.

'One of most prominent figures in Israeli culture': Singer, theater icon Illy Gorlizki dies at 91

Veteran actor, singer, and stage star Illy Gorlizki, a defining figure in Israeli culture for more than seven decades, has died at 91.

OCTOBER 5, 2026|ByWALLA! CULTURE

Six Senses Shaharut offers Tu B’Av experience blending cuisine, art, and desert

The luxury resort in the Arava will host chefs Elazar Tamano and David Biton for a special Tu B’Av weekend featuring a chef dinner, sunset events, workshops, and stargazing.

JULY 23, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI

After two difficult years: The festival bringing life back to the Western Galilee

The July Art festival in the Western Galilee celebrates its ninth year with dozens of artists, galleries, and small businesses inviting visitors to rediscover this beautiful, recovering region.

JULY 19, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI

Jonty Hurwitz brings mind-bending science, art, and optical illusions to Jerusalem

Jonty Hurwitz’s works are sculptures smaller than atoms and images created by cylindrical mirrors.

JULY 19, 2026ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

A microphoto taken by the South-African-born sculptor is a of a flesh-colored surface with a tiny elephant on it. When viewed though a microscope nearby shows it’s a human finger and a tiny pachyterm, which illustrates how tiny it is.

Israelis are still missing out on Modi'in

We thought Modi'in was just a city of malls along Route 443. After a few hours, however, we discovered a destination boasting original tourism initiatives, surprising nature spots, and excellent food

JULY 16, 2026ByZIV REINSTEIN

A city where more than half of the area is dedicated to open spaces. A bench in Modi'in.

You have another reason to head north: The best pizza we ate

After several difficult months, the Western Galilee is trying to return to the travel map with a celebration of art, agriculture, tourism, and culinary delights during the month of July.

JULY 13, 2026ByZIV REINSTEIN