arts

Cats, dogs, and dung beetles: Discovering the animal world of ancient Egypt

Pharaoh’s Animal Kingdom, a new exhibition for children at the Israel Museum, explores the relationship between animals and Egyptian culture through hieroglyphs, gods, and amulets

By NERIA BARR
08/05/2025

These New York Jewish arts organizations have been defunded by the Trump administration

Winitsky said he saw the cuts as a direct attack on groups that might undercut the administration.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
06/05/2025

From Yom Kippur War to Eurovision: Israeli Special TV for the holidays

Israel’s Independence and Remembrance Days get a thoughtful TV treatment in 2025.

Yaakov Kirschen

‘National treasure’ Yaakov Kirschen, Dry Bones cartoonist, dies at 87

The famed cartoonist, known for Dry Bones, has been published by many leading newspapers in both Israel and the Diaspora.

Art and life intertwine at Epos film festival

The 16th edition of the film festival takes place from April 14-19 at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and the Tel Aviv Cinematheque.

Jewish cultural institutions reeling as Trump defunds arts and humanities

Virtually all federal grant-making for arts and culture is in jeopardy following recent and expected cuts across government agencies.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
09/04/2025

Nikita Ben Ami: An unexpected Zionist's journey from Uzbekistan to Israel

“I was never connected to Judaism, but a friend who is a rabbi once told me that I’m a lost Jewish soul,” she said. “And I’m discovering I am totally Zionist.”

Exploring the cosmos of composer Paul Ben-Haim with German-Jewish violinist Liv Migdal

Migdal boasts an impressive career, having played as soloist with top musicians and orchestras worldwide. Her recordings have garnered critical acclaim.

By LIRAN GURKIEWICZ
19/01/2025

Art roundup: Brand new Middle East war tattoos

A monthly glimpse at some of the finest art exhibitions and events currently shown across Israel.

For choreographer Emmanuel Gat, third time's a charm

Gat began his professional career in Israel 30 years ago, first as a dancer and later as a choreographer, having risen as a celebrated dance-maker.

By ORI J. LENKINSKI
24/12/2024
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