Culture in jerusalem

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

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.

‘Mikveh’ provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of surprising everyday issues faced by religious women.
ILLUSTRATIVE: A woman's face is pictured behind a violin.

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

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

Jerusalem highlights: October 9 – October 15

‘Reflexion I’ (see Friday).

Jerusalem highlights: September 4-10


Jerusalem Highlights: July 26 - August 1

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

 PIRIS ELIYAHU (see Thursday).

The unique and fascinating history of Jerusalem's Ticho House - explainer

Ticho House is celebrating 40 years as a contemporary art annex of the Israel Museum.

 Jerusalem’s Ticho House

Bayit Vagan: The garden oasis of Jerusalem

Neighborhood Corner: The name “Bayit Vagan” derives from the Hebrew phrase “house and garden,” reflecting the original vision for the neighborhood’s dwellings.

 THE MODERN neighborhood has seen a significant influx of haredi residents.

Jerusalem's historical Kishle site hosts captivating ‘Umbilicus’ art exhibition

The Kishle, which houses a range of artifacts from various historical periods, was unearthed in an archaeological dig and uncovers thousands of years of Jerusalem's history.

 HANNAN ABU-HUSSEIN explores the theme of women’s voices and body acceptance.

Jerusalem Highlights July 12 - July 18

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

 ALMA BAND at the Yellow Submarine offers a blend of indie music and faith-oriented lyrics. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.

Jerusalem Highlights June 14 – June 20

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

 ASAF AVIDAN hits Jerusalem on his Ichnology tour (see Monday).

Jerusalem Highlights MAY 31 – JUNE 6

Editor’s note: Due to the current security situation, events listed below may be postponed or canceled. Check before booking, and stay safe.

 HOUDINI and Jennie the Vanishing Elephant, 1918 (see Tuesday).

This year’s Musrara art event in Jerusalem explores how we perceive time

Jerusalem's annual Musrara Mix is one of the biggest art events in the country.

 BASS CLARINETIST, composer, and sound designer Yoni Silver.

Bringing Israelite coals back home through Mawal Baladi Festival

The Mawal Baladi Festival was intially put on hold for a while due to the war, but a decision was made to go ahead with the four-day event, which will now take place December 26-29.

 ACCLAIMED VIOLINIST and conductor Werner Ehrhardt will join Yair Dalal in the opening concert.

To stay or not to stay: Jewish Festival of Performing Arts presents ‘Vienna or Dimona’

There are clearly some heavy-duty issues worked into the fabric of the play, but a healthy dosage of comedic material helps the philosophical medicine go down.

 A SCENE from ‘Vienna or Dimona’ by Yaniv Peretz