Culture in Israel

  Israelis take part in the Jewish holiday of Purim parade (Adloyada), in Jerusalem, March 25, 2024

The happiness formula: How Esther transformed celebration forever

Purim’s costumes hold a deeper lesson—seeing beyond disguises to the true essence of people, just as in the Megillah.

 NELL BARLOW (left) and Naama Amit in ‘Day Trippers.’

‘Day Trippers’ actress Naama Amit talks to 'Post' on making of movie

It’s a story that brings to mind movies about strangers connecting, such as Lost in Translation and Before Sunrise, which Veronica “Roni” Kedar has said were among her inspirations for Day Trippers.

 AVNER SHER stands next to his obelisk display

From bondage to freedom: Israeli artist creates obelisk installation in Dubai

The installation has been on display since November as part of an international sculpture exhibition.

By NERIA BARR
10/03/2025

Disturbing doc highlight systemic abuse in ultra-Orthodox education

Director Meni Philip's powerful film gives a voice to survivors of corporal punishment in haredi educational institutions, revealing how widespread abuse shapes an entire community.

'Tuesdays with Morrie' on stage in moving Jerusalem production

Under the direction of Yael Valier, Yehoshua Looks and Simon Stout do a superb job of bringing to the stage the adaptation of Mitch Albom’s bestselling memoir.

Tel Aviv’s energy back as runners get on their marks for marathon’s return

Resilience and unity are integral themes in this year’s marathon as thousands of runners from all corners of the country and world return to run the span of the city.

Israel Post celebrates National Library with new stamps

The NLI launched a renewal project that concluded at the end of October 2023, when the new building opened to the public.

Bank Hapoalim’s art exhibition showcases Israel's resilience post-Oct. 7

Nearly 600 artworks will be displayed across six floors of Bank Hapoalim’s headquarters in Tel Aviv, featuring a diverse mix of renowned and emerging artists. 

By NERIA BARR
09/02/2025

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ debuts in Hebrew

Fans of the original will be pleased to hear that the music did a great job of rhyming and maintaining the original composition.

By RACHEL GOLDA BERNSTEIN 
29/01/2025

Celebrate the hostages release with girl-power themes on TV

TV WEEK: Here's what to watch to distract yourself from the horrors of captivity revealed by the returning hostages.

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