culture

Istanbul is seeing a revival of Hammam culture

Many hammams are being restored to revive this age-old practice, becoming favorites among both tourists and locals.

Bridging gaps: Bamizrach! 'In the East' festival offers the interface for healing

The last day of the four-dayer includes the annual gathering of the World Federation of Tunisian Jewry and the community’s Eid al-Banat festivities.

24/12/2024

A light unto us all: A guide to Hannukah activities in and around Jerusalem

Over the Hanukkah break, the capital will be full of good cheer and an abundance of cultural and entertaining offerings to keep Jerusalemites and out-of-towners of all ages engaged and entertained.

22/12/2024
SCENES FROM the ‘ Box of Fear’ video featuring Moni Moshonov.

New music video tells story of trauma and hope

Moni Moshonov and Efroni Choir team up for ‘The Box of Fear,’ based on Shlomit Cohen-Assif’s poem.

This week on TV: Temperatures rise in ‘Tehran,' Shtisel spin-off, and 'The Jihadist'

Keep up-to-date with all the latest and best shows on TV and streaming this week.

New Zappa CEO: "We'll tackle entertainment market challenges"

Zappa Group shareholders approved Amir Weiser as CEO. With extensive hospitality and retail experience, he will report to the Events Group chairman.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
19/12/2024

All about beer: A serious, ancient craft, built on science, expertise, and deep love

Proverbs 31 says, in one translation, “Give beer (sheichar) to those who are perishing, wine for those who are in anguish.”

Israeli rock icon Corinne Allal dies at 69

“She was original in every way, with a spirit and talent beyond imagination,” wrote colleague and friend Yehudit Ravitz on social media.

By NERIA BARR
18/12/2024
 A street advertisement for the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 24, 2019

Israel's participation in Eurovision under threat due to KAN's privatization

A bill proposal is being pushed by Communications Minister MK Shlomo Karhi to privatize Israel’s Public Broadcasting Corporation.

'No longer afraid to die': Idan Amedi releases first single since Gaza injuries

The lyrics, including the line “I’m no longer afraid to die,” reflect Amedi’s harrowing journey to recovery.

16/12/2024
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