Jerusalem culture

Taking to the air: The fourth Fluorescent – Vertigo Jerusalem festival

The forthcoming festival is officially the third full-blown edition, although it was preceded by a smaller water-testing debut with no thoughts of the future.

A Vertigo workshop presents excerpts from Mana and Leela.
LEFT: Esther Ofarim (see Monday). RIGHT: Gergely Madaras (see  Sunday).

Jerusalem highlights: November 6 – November 12

Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra (see Sunday).

Jerusalem highlights: October 30-November 5

‘Tangles’ still frame, based on Sarah Leavitt’s graphic novel (see Tuesday).

Jerusalem highlights: October 9 – October 15


Jerusalem highlights: September 18-24

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Kosher nibbles – Latin-Mediterranean style (see Friday).

Train Theater’s Puppet Festival grows up

The festival, running from August 17-21, will offer international workshops and events, interactive and immersive experiences, and exhibitions.

A PERFORMANCE at the upcoming International Puppet Festival.

A voice of kindness: Iranian-born Maureen Nehedar finds her own melody in a new album

Nehedar will bring her new music to life in a performance on June 19 at FeelBeit in Jerusalem.

 MAUREEN NEHEDAR

Three artists, three questions: Spotted at Fresh Paint 2024

Every year, Fresh Paint initiates, curates, and exhibits new art projects, presented to the public for the first time at the fair.

 HANNA ELAN YONES.

From ‘Spirit of Stone’ to ‘Forsaken Zone’: Is there a Jerusalem School of Art?

What does it means to be living in Jerusalem? What does it mean to be born here?

 The new entrance to the Tower of David Jerusalem.

Jerusalem's art scene: Looking ahead from Musrara

Third-year art students unfurl their creative and personal credos.

 ZOHAR ATTIAS prefers the low-tech route to confronting advanced technology.

The Encore Theatre Company takes a stab at celebrity culture

The Encore Theatre Company in Jerusalem will perform the opera Patience by Gilbert & Sullivan.

 Starring in the new Encore production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Patience’: (L-R) Sarah King, Michael Sacofsky, Aviella Trapido, and Hanan Leberman.

Talking food, health, and war with Eucalyptus chef Moshe Basson - Interview

The longtime proprietor of one of Jerusalem’s most dynamic restaurants, shares his musings on life, war, and everything in between.

 ORIENTAL CEVICHE – fresh fish, seasonal fruit, cilantro and lemon.

The annual Jerusalem Outline Festival returns to Israel's capital

The sixth edition of the illustration- and words-based artistic event takes place in Jerusalem, from August 17-23.

 INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED Belgian-born cartoonist Michel Kichka contributes to a tribute to late pioneering illustrator Shmuel Katz.

A new home for Hassadna in Jerusalem

The conservatory’s state-of-the-art building in the German Colony will feature training studios, a listening room and a 150-seat concert hall.

 HASSADNA ensemble