Entertainment

Legendary Festigal producer Miki Peled dies at 87

Peled, considered one of the pillars of Israel’s entertainment industry, left behind a remarkable legacy that shaped the childhoods of generations across the country.

|ByTZUF TZIMERING
Miki Peled.
JEWISH AMERICAN mobster Meyer Lansky in ‘Lansky – the Zionist Gangster.’

What to watch in Israel this week: Lansky’s Zionism, E.T. on Disney+, and the James Bond curse

TV Time: A new KAN documentary explores Meyer Lansky’s criminal empire, Jewish identity, and surprising ties to Israel, alongside reviews of new streaming additions including E.T. and Ian Fleming.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
‘The Last Moon’ (see Saturday).

Jerusalem highlights: August 21-27

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

|ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder has taken his English-language stand-up show to audiences around the world, using humor to tackle war, antisemitism, and Jewish identity. PremiumPremium

'Jews never lose': Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder finds laughter amid war and hate

Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder is using humor to unite Jewish audiences worldwide, finding laughter amid war, loss, and rising antisemitism

|ByRUTH MARKS EGLASH

Magic on the Sea of Galilee: 7 recommendations for the lake's most beautiful beaches

Beautiful and serene on the surface, with powerful currents beneath. If there's one place to escape to this July, it's the Sea of Galilee. Here's our guide to its best beaches.

JULY 12, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI
Tzemach Beach on the Sea of Galilee.

How Yaniv Tal builds digital audiences for international artists and public figures

JULY 8, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH TOM WHITE
How digital strategy helps international artists build loyal audiences across global communities.

The biggest cybersecurity risks in streaming, gaming, and online entertainment

Discover the biggest cybersecurity risks in streaming, gaming, and online entertainment. See how much damage they have done and how to protect yourself.

JULY 7, 2026ByIN COLLABORATION WITH JAMES EVANS
The digital entertainment world is becoming more accessible than ever, but also more exposed to cyber risks.

Not just in the North: The hidden pools and wet trails you need to know

We’ve gathered five sites - from the Galilee to the Great Crater - that prove that even in the hottest season of the year, Israeli nature knows how to offer shade, water, and coolness.

JULY 6, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI
Ein Yorke'am.

One of Israel's rarest springs reopens: Ein Mabua returns for the summer hiking season

Following upgrades including a new parking lot, safe access path, and renovated restrooms, the Prat Stream site reopens free with registration.

JULY 5, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI
Ein Mabua.

Jerusalem Film Festival returns with Sundance hits, Cannes winners, and Israeli premieres

The 43rd edition of the festival, which was founded to bring the best international films to Israel and to promote Israeli filmmaking, will be at the Jerusalem Cinematheque and the Lev Smadar theater

JULY 4, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
CRISTIAN MUNGIU’S ‘Fjord’ won the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year.

What to watch this week: The story behind ‘Shoah,’ the end of ‘The Bear,’ and a riveting ‘Betrayal’

TV TIME: 'All I Had Was Nothingness' is a kind of road movie that follows 'Shoah' creator Lanzmann through many different roads in Germany, Poland, Israel, and the US.

JULY 4, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
‘ALL I HAD WAS NOTHINGNESS’

From ancient pastimes to modern digital experiences

JULY 3, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH DIMITAR TODOROV
“Fate and risk have evolved into a decentralized digital experience.”

How technology has reshaped interactive entertainment worldwide

JULY 2, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH DIMITAR TODOROV
“Entertainment is now a borderless, mobile-first digital experience.”

The evolution of chance-based entertainment through the ages

JULY 1, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH DIMITAR TODOROV
“Digital networks now dissolve those physical boundaries completely.”