Arts

Jerusalem highlights: October 9 – October 15

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

‘Tangles’ still frame, based on Sarah Leavitt’s graphic novel (see Tuesday).
Eva Avidar's work: Bite, 2017.

From ruins, regrowth: Artists answer October 7 with humanity

Picture of Tell Me Everything/ courtesy of United King Films

'Tell Me Everything' wins Best Picture at Ophir Awards, earns Israel’s Oscar submission

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and his students hold the Four Species as they attend a morning prayer during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in Katzrin, northern Israel, on October 12, 2025.

Two three-day cultural festivals to mark Sukkot with poetry, dance, and eco-tours


Assaf Avidan goes orchestral with new show and album

the striking singer-songwriter is bringing his new and old music to Tel Aviv’s Cultural Center in January for a special show with the Jerusalem East & West Orchestra, conducted by Tom Cohen.

ASAF AVIDAN

Taylor Swift 101: A pop culture masterclass - explainer

I’m not here to preach the word of Swift. This is a lesson in pop culture, and class is officially in session.

THE WRITER and a friend drew 13s on their hands at the Eras Tour, which Swift used to do early in her career.

Picasso painting disappears en route to Granada exhibit

The loss was not discovered until the following Monday, when the exhibit's curator and the foundation's head of exhibitions began unpacking the crates.

Still life with guitar.

New series by Hagai Levi, ‘Etty,’ to open at Cinema South Film Festival 

“I think this story is deeply relevant to the events that have taken place, and continue to take place, in southern Israel. I hope it may offer viewers some inspiration and comfort.”

A SHOT from Haggai Levy’s ‘Etty.’

The Eifman Ballet’s 'Crime and Punishment' returns to Israel

Over three decades in the making, 'Crime and Punishment' will be presented next week at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center. This tour will mark the company’s 17th visit to Israel.

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, Eifman Ballet.

Turkish authorities cancel French-Algerian Jewish singer's concert over his support for Israel

Enrico Macias, a French-Algerian Jewish singer who has performed in Turkey for decades, had his concert cancelled after he signalled that he would move to Israel.

Enrico Macias performs at L'Olympia in Paris, France, Jan. 7, 2017

After budget cuts and security delays, Tel Aviv's white night festival returns

The beloved cultural celebration makes its comeback on August 28 with dozens of performances and free events across Israel's cultural capital.

Israelis attend Tel Aviv's White Night all-night celebration in Tel Aviv, June 29, 2023.

Bezalel Academy opens new int’l hub, honors leading cultural figures

Bezalel Academy inaugurated a new art wing and international hub for the Fine Arts, Visual Communication, Photography, and Screen-Based Arts departments.

Yakir Bezalel honorees (from right to left), Said Abu Shakra, Ohad Naharin, Batia Ofer, Idan Ofer, and Maira Kalman.

TAU exhibit features artists on autism spectrum

This show, called, “Between the Vineyards and the Fields,” which runs until July 30, is the follow-up to their show last July at the Artspace Gallery run by the Tel Aviv Municipality.

VIEWING the ‘Between the Vineyards and the Fields’ exhibit.

Yayoi Kusama’s stunning mirror room to light up Tel Aviv Museum permanently

Three years after the closure of Kusama’s hugely successful exhibition at the museum, one of her works will join its permanent collection starting next month.

 Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room.