Culture

A hostage story, ‘The Bear’ at its best: What to watch from Israel and worldwide today

'52 Days' is a well-made and gripping film, which is a further reminder, if any were needed, of the sufferings of those still held hostage in Gaza.

A SCENE from ‘52 Days.’
 THE ISRAELI OPERA’S production of Puccini’s ‘Turandot’ has it all.

'Turandot' returns to Israel's Opera after Operation Rising Lion

 THE TEL AVIV Museum of Art.

TLV Museum of Art reopens this summer

 Laurence Tureaud with Sylvester Stallone in Rocky III

This is what the legendary Mr. T really looks like today. Would you recognize him?


Nova massacre documentary We Will Dance Again wins an Emmy

The harrowing documentary tells the story of the massacre through interviews with survivors and through video and audio clips made by the victims, survivors, and terrorists themselves.

 Keshet Casarotti-Kalfa was killed at the Nova Music Festival, and his story is one of those told in the documentary, We Will Dance Again

When the curtain falls, again: Israel's cultural institutions are suffering from war closures

Cultural institutions throughout the country are coping with closures amid the war.

 THE CODEX SASSOON, the oldest complete Hebrew Bible, purchased for $38 million, arrived at ANU – Museum of the Jewish People, just two days before October 7.

Eretz Nehederet finds the funny amid the falling missiles

Host Eyal Kitzis was full of his usual befuddled energy in a broadcast that poked fun at virtually every aspect of the new and terrifying reality Israelis have been struggling with for the past week.

 Shani Cohen portrays an Iranian news anchor on Eretz Nehederet, June 19, 2025.

AvevA Dese makes her return to Ethiopian-Israeli Hullegeb Cultural Festival

Breakout star from The Voice – Israel AvevA Dese brings her soulful voice back to Israel after moving to Los Angeles.

 SINGER-SONGWRITER AvevA will perform at the Hullegeb Festival.

Maccabiah Games postponed to 2026 in shadow of Israel's war with Iran

The 2025 Maccabiah Games, set for July, have been postponed until 2026 due to escalating security risks in Israel.

 THEN US PRESIDENT Joe Biden poses with athletes at the opening ceremony of the 21st Maccabiah in Jerusalem in July 2022. On Monday, this year's edition of the Games was officially postponed until next summer due to the war with Iran.

800 ancient roses: Pompeii's Garden of Hercules reopens

Garden features 1,200 violets, and unique irrigation system restored.

 Pompeii gardens.

Brian Wilson, legendary Beach Boys singer, dead at 82

The Beach Boys made the Billboard Top 40 list over 30 times, a feat still unmatched by any American band. 

 US singer and former Beach Boys member Brian Wilson performs on stage at the Vienna State Opera House as part of the Vienna Jazz Festival July 3, 2007.

Cultural Practices and Their Societal Impacts: A Global Perspective

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Celtic Throne brings high-energy Irish dance to Israel

The Irish dance troupe's show was two hours of sheer musical and dance energy that made you feel good, happy, and very much alive.

 THE DANCE and music troupe Celtic Throne onstage in Tel Aviv on Sunday

Thessaloniki: Where sea, history, and vibrant streets meet your perfect stay

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Peru restores full protection to Nazca Lines

Decision to reduce protected area drew criticism over fears of illegal mining and agricultural encroachment.

 Peru restores full protection to Nazca Lines.