Culture

The story behind French-Jewish directing partners’ film ‘Just An Illusion’ - interview

The soundtrack for the film includes songs by Joy Division, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Cure, and The Alan Parsons Project.

THE MIZRAHI identity is central to "Just An Illusion."
Bears in Romania.

The other Romania: The villages, people, and roads waiting around the corner

NOAM KLEINSTEIN and Amir Banai in "Dream High."

Amit Ulman brings his inventive rap to ‘Dream High’ - review

Dancing to Hayati with cast in a lantern shop in Shuk Hapishpishim.

Finding her own genre: Nicole Raviv blends Hebrew, Arabic, and pop into a new Israeli sound


Infinite painting, boundless experience: How Leo Ray finds joy in an increasingly dark world

For over 30 years, up to the pandemic, he taught art at Art School, Ein Vered, and BASIS School of Sculpture, Beit Yanai, where he also headed the painting program from 2006 to 2014. 

Leo Ray in his south Tel Aviv studio.

Komuna: Connecting young Israelis and olim through the power of Israeli folk dance

“We didn’t dance new songs. We danced old dances, such as ‘Tsadik katamar,’ different horas, and some line dances we used to do in kindergarten. And people were flying in the air.

Komuna members pose for a group photo during the community's eighth-anniversary celebration.

A trip to the 'boy aquarium': Discovering Israel's thriving hockey scene

I’ll admit, this was the first time I’ve ever watched a sports game of any kind in my adult life, and I could not believe how much fun it was.

Jerusalem's capitals and Ashdod's Dolphins played a close game, keeping us on the edge of our seats all night.

In 'Cuz You're Ugly,' Israeli director Sharon Angelhart tells the story she never saw on screen

Director/screenwriter Sharon Angelhart said that with her movie, she was trying to make a film that “was what I would have wanted to see when I was growing up in Jerusalem."

OR AVINOAM (left) and Riki Reif Sinai in ‘Cuz You’re Ugly.’

Hot summer movies to watch in Israel: 'On Standby' lands well, 'Into the Blue' delivers escapism

TV Time: Israeli dramedy 'On Standby' is the standout, while 'Into the Blue,' 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' 'A Letter to David,' and an Earth, Wind & Fire documentary round out this week's picks.

GITIT FISHER is a revelation in ‘On Standby.’

Italian drama ‘Diamonds’ fails to sparkle - review

The cast is good, but in the end, it’s all a bit cliché, despite the intriguing setting.

‘DIAMONDS’ TELLS a story of Italian costume designers in a movie costume shop set in the 1970s.

A new way to experience Australia: The changing face of local entertainment culture

Beyond its famous landscapes and destinations, Australia is also experiencing a cultural shift in the way people socialize, participate and discover entertainment.

An atmospheric view of modern Australian leisure culture, combining a relaxed social setting with digital entertainment experiences that reflect the country’s evolving lifestyle.

Moldova: Wine, Jewish heritage and hidden treasures

Moldova is one of Europe's most delightful surprises, blessed with rolling vineyards, picturesque countryside, welcoming cities, and a fascinating blend of cultures.

In need to repair - the funeral hall of the Chisinau Jewish cemetry.

Things for tourists to do in London: A visitor's guide

From historic attractions and renowned museums to bustling food markets, West End shows, and hidden nightlife gems - everything visitors need to know for an unforgettable London experience.

Panoramic aerial view of the skyline of London, England, with Tower Bridge, River Thames and City skyscrapers during a colorful sunset.

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.

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.