culture

Jericho, Cholula, Luoyang, Plovdiv: Explore the world's oldest cities

Argos, one of Greece's oldest continuously inhabited cities, is located on the Peloponnese peninsula. Varanasi, on the sacred Ganges River, is one of the oldest cities in the world.

Lee Yaron’s account of Oct. 7 attacks named Jewish book of the year

Yaron is the youngest author to win the Jewish book of the year.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
22/01/2025
Theatre group at Camp Kimama-Halfmoon.

A summer sanctuary at Camp Kimama-Halfmoon

This haven fosters growth, connection, and lifelong memories through leadership programs and diverse traditions.

Restoration of ancient Pelinna Acropolis underway

Alexander the Great passed through Ancient Pelinna in 335 BC to invade Boeotia.

Beware of symbols used by Hamas - comment

Though the Serbian Ballet's performance move may not have been related to the Israel-Hamas War, their red-painted hands spoke volumes.

Amazing facts about redheads in honor of Kiss a Ginger Day

Red hair is a rare phenomenon, occurring in only about 1-2% of the global population.

Keshet CEO Avi Nir named to Variety’s list of 500 most influential entertainment pros

Variety wrote, “Nir has been a key figure in driving Israel’s rise to a power player in the global content industry.”

Bassem Youssef poses backstage at the 43rd International Emmy Awards in New York City in 2015.

Youssef's stand-up tour will inflame antisemitic hatred

These provocative performances inflame hatred against Israel and Jews, and incite acts of violence against them.

By MOHAMED SAAD KHIRALLA
09/01/2025

‘In the Blink of an Eye’: A new exhibition in Petah Tikva

Dalia Meraiot’s solo exhibition ‘In the Blink of an Eye’ is on display at the Blue Bird Gallery in Petah Tikva, curated by Sarah Raz.

By DALIA MERAIOT
06/01/2025

Turkey plans to open Hagia Sophia's underground labyrinth of tunnels after cleaning, restoration

Dr. Hasan Fırat Diker, of the Hagia Sophia Science Council, said they’ve studied Hagia Sophia’s underground structures for five years.

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