Culture in Israel

Amos Gitai's new film 'Shikun' reflects current situation in Israel

Shikun (Hebrew for housing project), which was received enthusiastically by the Berlin audience, is Gitai’s 67th film

Suspenseful cop show, a soothing soap, and 'Table for Eight'

Manayek is the kind of hard-hitting series with nail-biting suspense and perfectly cast actors that epitomizes the high-quality TV that has made Israel a television powerhouse around the world.

Woman 2024 festival hosts tribute to Alona Turel, one of Israel's most important musicians

The Turel nod forms part of the Woman 2024 program, which runs at the Holon Theater March 5-9. The subtitle of the predominantly musical event reads “Female Art at the Holon Theater.”

29/02/2024

A rebel with a musical cause: Rami Fortis celebrates debut album’s 46 anniversary

In the 1970s, Fortis emerged as a revolutionary force, pioneering a new wave of rock music that would redefine the Israeli cultural identity.

27/02/2024

Israeli Black Panthers founder, former MK Charlie Biton dead at 76

Biton served as an MK for the Communist party Hadash for 15 years, and then endorsed the Shas Party after retiring from political office.

24/02/2024

Meet TIME's women of the year: The Israeli, Palestinian planning for peace

Two women, one Israeli and one Palestinian, have spearheaded movements seeking a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, receiving recognition from TIME magazine.

Experienced Eurovision judge rejected from pre-Eurovision contest due to Israeli citizenship

Alon Amir was slated to be a judge before the Estonian pre-Eurovision contest, a position he has held multiple times, but was rescinded the offer due to being Israeli

 The Berlinale Bear is pictured at the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany

Israeli film 'Shikun' receives warm reception at the annual Berlin Film Festival

Despite the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the global rise of antisemitism, Israeli director Amos Gitai received a warm reception at the Berlin Film Festival for his newest film "Shikun"

‘Monty Python’s Passion’ to play at the Israeli Opera

Few evenings at the opera start with the orchestra tuning its instruments to the sound of a goose being strangled. 'Monty Python’s Passion' is playing in April.

A theatre review of plays ‘Terror’ and ‘The Crucible’

‘Terror’ will be performed at the Beit Zvi Theater Ramat Gan, while ‘The Crucible’ will be performed at the Impro Theater, Ramat Gan, during the month of February.

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