Arts
German artist Barbara Hines unveils first solo exhibit in Israel after discovering Jewish roots
Unbeknownst to Hines, both of her parents were Jewish survivors who hid in plain sight as German Christians to evade the Nazis.
Jerusalem highlights: October 9 – October 15
From ruins, regrowth: Artists answer October 7 with humanity
'Tell Me Everything' wins Best Picture at Ophir Awards, earns Israel’s Oscar submission
Israeli Opera finds its new CEO in Tali Barash Gottlieb
The opera is in the process of reorganizing its managerial responsibilities in order to successfully cope with new challenges.
Tel Aviv Dance Festival: Celebrating Israeli creativity amid adversity
Join the Tel Aviv Dance Festival from August 1-10 at Suzanne Dellal Centre. Experience 19 captivating performances by Israeli creators, including seven premieres and special tributes.
History artfully revisited at the Mamuta Art and Research Center
A new exhibition at the Mamuta Art and Research Center dips into our view of the past.
A thought-provoking ‘Rigoletto’ - opera review
It is a thought-provoking production, and the costumes, acting, and singing of Verdi’s inspirational music all combine for a memorable experience.
Jerusalem remembers: Art by Hamas hostages and October 7 victims sold at memorial fair
The art up for sale was created by victims of the attacks, family members of those killed, and the hostages themselves.
Convergence: Eran Shakine's exhibition explores interpersonal relations in digital age - feature
Eran Shakine's Convergence exhibition at Hezi Cohen Gallery in Tel Aviv explores the impact of digital communication on human relationships through evocative oil paintings of contemporary life.
A prodigal son returns: Asaf Avidan continues to prove his talent with riveting one-man show
Although he sings in English, Avidan spoke to the packed theater in Hebrew, telling the audience at the outset that he did not consider his music “escapism.”
Great minds against themselves: Purcell's 'Dido and Aeneas' returns to the stage
Originally performed in an all-girls school in London, the opera could be seen as an educational one, with warnings that young women should not trust men and their promises.
Life's a Patchwork: How art and working with children enrich one woman's life
Mira Furth found fulfillment by channeling her skills to teach youngsters about art… and life
Pnina Blayer, director of Haifa International Film Festival, dies
Blayer was an intellectual who was fascinated by art, music, and literature, as well as movies.