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Museum heists have turned more violent, with thieves hired on social media, Europol says

Over the last two years, art thieves have shifted their attention to precious metals, jewels, and cultural artifacts that offer greater profits, the EU's law enforcement agency said in a report.

A crown worn by French Empress Eugenie, which was targeted by thieves during a heist at Paris' Louvre Museum on October 19, 2025 but was dropped during their escape, on display in this undated still frame from a video.
Avi Nesher's new film Our Loves tackles the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023.

Cinema on October 7, French Jewish life take center stage

Historic Valley Train at Kfar Yehoshua Station, 1930s. People exit the waiting room where the art gallery is now housed.PremiumPremium

In Kfar Yehoshua's old train station, artists stitch Israel's story since October 7

 Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, March 16, 2024

Philadelphia Jewish museum vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, third attack in nearly a year


Melting Point at the Museum for Islamic Art shows what jewellery can be

Melting Point brings artists together to show how jewellery evolves into storytelling, emotion, and cultural memory in a time of rupture and renewal.

‘Memento Mori’ by Adi Harush and Ben Tzur references Victorian mourning jewelry and the arc between heritage and contemporary works.

Fifty years of work, wit, local vision: Dorin Frankfurt at Ashdod Museum of Art

Fashion trailblazer Dorin Frankfurt weaves five decades of memory, craft, and creativity into a compelling new exhibition at the Ashdod Museum of Art.

From Dorin Frankfurt’s 2015 Fashion Week ‘Zelda’ collection, inspired by the poet Zelda.

Israel's ‘palace’ of art and architecture in Ma’aleh Adumim marks 15 years

The Moshe Castel Museum of Art marks 15 years of presenting the works of underappreciated Israeli artists to the public.

 SELF-PORTRAIT of Pinchas Shaar (1923-1996).

Dancing for health in museums with dance activist Roberto Casarotto - interview

In the last two decades, Casarotto has visited Israel several times, including during the war, to show support and respect for the Israeli dance community and his Israeli colleagues.

The writer with Roberto Casarotto during the interview.

Hanukkah fun in Jerusalem: Activities for everyone for the Jewish festival of lights

A sneak peek at some of the fabulous family activities happening in Jerusalem this Hanukkah.

Creative Crafts Cafe’s family-friendly seasonal workshops, Gush Etzion.

Hasmonean era 'first wall' section revealed at Tower of David museum excavation - interview

Israel’s Heritage Minister, Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu, called the discovery: “tangible and moving evidence of Jerusalem’s might and stature during the Hasmonean period.”

Archaeologist Amit Re'em and Eilat Lieber, director of the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum stand atop the recently uncovered section of the Hasmonean wall.

A Feast Fit for A King

Experience unlike any other. The Biblical Museum of Natural History brings Torah to life with creatures, curiosities, and an exotic dining.

The taxidermy exhibits at the Biblical Museum of Natural Hhistory.

Dazzling Grand Egyptian Museum aims to be economic showstopper

Officials and analysts frame the Grand Egyptian Museum as a driver of jobs, research, and tourism revenue rather than merely a showcase.

 A view shows the colossal statue of Ramses II at the entrance hall of the Grand Egyptian Museum on November 8, 2025 in Giza, Egypt.

Damascus National Museum targeted in overnight burglary

"The theft affected six archaeological pieces that were on display in the classical wing of the museum," a source told Agence France-Presse as staff were detained and the site closed for security.

Front view of the The National Museum in Damascus.

Israeli delegation brings museum innovation to first ICOM summit in Arab region

The International Council of Museums summit, focusing on how museums can adapt to rapidly changing communities, will take place in Dubai from November 11–17.

 The Israel Museum, Jerusalem