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Pass the popcorn, turn down the lights: What to watch at the Jerusalem Film Festival

The ‘Post’s Hannah Brown unveils her recommendations for this year’s Jerusalem Film Festival, opening July 17.

 ‘TOW,’ (above) ‘The Baltimorons,’ and ‘American Baby’ are all worthwhile watches at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

Why some think the new ‘Superman’ movie is about the war in Gaza - Opinion

 David Corenswet is the title character in the 2025 summer blockbuster "Superman."

New Superman movie: Immersive entertainment or commentary on Gaza war? - review

 Superman, 2025.

Matti Caspi seeks aid for cancer treatment

 MATTI CASPI performs in 2015.

Moving through life: Tel Aviv Dance Festival returns to Suzanne Dellal Centre

The annual Tel Aviv Dance festival will open next month at the Suzanne Dellal Centre.

 HANI SIRKIS in ‘Take Off.’

Laivy Miller: A chip off the Matisyahu block - concert review

Laivy Miller, the son of famed American-Jewish reggae/rapper Matisyahu, performed in Tel Aviv along with his younger brother, Duvbear.

 LAIVY MILLER, the son of Matisyahu, performs in Tel Aviv last week.

Jazz trumpeter Avishai Cohen to unload post-October 7 angst at Israel Festival

Avishai Cohen's latest record, 'Ashes to Gold,' packs an emotional punch and will be performed on July 16 in Jerusalem as part of this year’s Israel Festival.

 AVISHAI COHEN: I’m not sure this is my most personal record, but I think it’s my best!

Ishay Ribo’s Friday magic - concert review

Singer-songwriter Ishay Ribo performed a pre-Shabbat concert with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

 ISHAY RIBO performs with the Israel Philharmonic in Tel Aviv on Friday.

Ptil Tekhelet Educational Center: Israel's newest, bluest cultural venue

“The main takeaway from The Tekhelet Educational Center is the deep appreciation for a beautiful mitzvah.” 

 MAGICAL TRANSFORMATION of the ‘tekhelet’ dye.

A New Dawn for Israel’s War Orphans

Sunflowers Opens Five Healing Centers in the South

 Group session at one of the Sunflowers centers

The queen of Israeli cinema: Remembering Lia van Leer ahead of Jerusalem Film Festival

She was brilliant, visionary, charming, hardworking, funny, ambitious, extremely cultured, demanding, and imperious, so it’s no accident that she was eulogized by many as the queen of Israeli cinema.

 Lia van Leer with a Jerusalem Film Festival guest, legendary Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni, 1987.

Ron Leshem, Israeli-American who brought Euphoria and Bad Boy to life, takes stock of his life

The screenwriter/producer/novelist talks to The Jerusalem Post about his success in a medium where 'failure is the default.'

Guy Manster stars as the memorable hero of Ron Leshem's "Bad Boy."

'A Little Something': New album by 'Post' senior editor that touches on themes of war, hostages

Consisting of 11 songs that were written over the course of the past two years, the album is David Brinn’s second and is the fulfillment of a lifelong passion for music.

 Jerusalem Post senior editor David Brinn is seen recording music in his studio, in Ma'aleh Adumim.

A dystopia, an archaeology series, and a reboot: Three top shows to watch in Israel this weekend

"Wonder", a dystopian story featuring Noa Kirel, "Pirates of Antiquities", an archaeological special, and "And Just Like That...", a reboot that is losing its touch.

 Noa Kirel in "Wonder".