Arts

Chair of Britain’s largest arts center to step down amid antisemitism scrutiny

Chair of the Southbank Centre Misan Harriman will step down this autumn after controversy over antisemitism allegations and social media posts about Israel, amid scrutiny by UK officials.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 04: Misan Harriman attends the UK premiere of 'Disclosure Day' at Cineworld Leicester Square on June 04, 2026.
Orange cat. (Illustrative)

Exit, pursued by a… cat? Feline friend steals show at production of Romeo and Juliet in Turkey

 Groups participating in the summer camp programs.

How to find the perfect summer camp in Jerusalem for your kids and teens

 KEREN MOR as Kochava schemes with butcher Nissim, played by Yaniv Swissa.

From Israeli sitcoms to HBO hits: The best streaming picks for Purim


Ofra Idel's 'Sounds Alive': Dance amid conflict and resilience

In the face of challenges, Ofra Idel of Jerusalem's Machol Shalem Dance House presents 'Sounds Alive', an exploration of women's resilience in conflict.

 ‘SOUNDS ALIVE’ by the Machol Shalem Dance House.

Israeli Opera finds its new CEO in Tali Barash Gottlieb

The opera is in the process of reorganizing its managerial responsibilities in order to successfully cope with new challenges.

 TALI BARASH GOTTLIEB.

Tel Aviv Dance Festival: Celebrating Israeli creativity amid adversity

Join the Tel Aviv Dance Festival from August 1-10 at Suzanne Dellal Centre. Experience 19 captivating performances by Israeli creators, including seven premieres and special tributes.

NIV SHEINFELD and Oren Laor’s dance party, ‘Disco, Baby!’

History artfully revisited at the Mamuta Art and Research Center

A new exhibition at the Mamuta Art and Research Center dips into our view of the past.

AVRAHAM EILAT'S ‘Run’ short film references the forest as a place of tragedy but also resistance and survival.

A thought-provoking ‘Rigoletto’ - opera review

It is a thought-provoking production, and the costumes, acting, and singing of Verdi’s inspirational music all combine for a memorable experience.

 Production of "Verdi Rigoletto"

Jerusalem remembers: Art by Hamas hostages and October 7 victims sold at memorial fair

The art up for sale was created by victims of the attacks, family members of those killed, and the hostages themselves.

Jerusalem remembers: Art by Hamas hostages and October 7 victims sold at memorial fair

Convergence: Eran Shakine's exhibition explores interpersonal relations in digital age - feature

Eran Shakine's Convergence exhibition at Hezi Cohen Gallery in Tel Aviv explores the impact of digital communication on human relationships through evocative oil paintings of contemporary life.

 TWO OF Eran Shakine’s works from the Convergence exhibition at the Hezi Cohen gallery in Tel Aviv.

A prodigal son returns: Asaf Avidan continues to prove his talent with riveting one-man show

Although he sings in English, Avidan spoke to the packed theater in Hebrew, telling the audience at the outset that he did not consider his music “escapism.”

A view of Asaf Avidan in performance in Israel this week.

Great minds against themselves: Purcell's 'Dido and Aeneas' returns to the stage

Originally performed in an all-girls school in London, the opera could be seen as an educational one, with warnings that young women should not trust men and their promises.

 Uri Elkayam.

Life's a Patchwork: How art and working with children enrich one woman's life

Mira Furth found fulfillment by channeling her skills to teach youngsters about art… and life

 MIRA FURTH with a collection of shoulder bags she designed.