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Voices from the Arab Press: China’s Iran dilemma, Israel elections, Hezbollah US talks

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses of the Arab media around the world.

THEN-IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (L), Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang, and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud meet in Beijing, April 2023.
BAYREUTH FESTIVAL HALL in Germany, built specifically for the performance of Wagner’s stage works.

To play or not to play: A Swiss theater director comes to Israel to test the murky Wagnerian waters

LEFT: AARON KRAUS, ‘Standing Prayer (Amidah).’ RIGHT: MIRIAM  JASKIEROWICZ ARMAN, ‘Begetting Life.’

‘Jerusalem of Gold’ exhibit brings five Israeli artists to the capital’s theater

YOU CAN make a toast for the New Year with a good sparkling wine, like Yarden Brut Rose.

Wine talk: Eat well, drink well


Reading the signposts: What bus seats and pension meetings teach us about aging - opinion

Growing older may be unavoidable, but surrendering to it is not. The writer finds humor in the moments that reveal just how close retirement has become.

The aging process

'Reclaiming Redemption Vol. II': Tracing Jewish survival from exile to war - book review

Moshe Taragin’s wartime essays argue that Jewish faith is carried not only through ideas, but through the people whose resilience has preserved it across history.

THE AUTHOR attempts to place today’s challenges within the broader sweep of Jewish history and Torah.

'The Koren Tanakh of the Land of Israel': Groundbreaking way to explore the Book of Samuel - review

Koren’s new Samuel does more than explain the biblical text. Through archaeology, maps, manuscripts, and photography, it restores the physical world in which the story unfolded.

HANNAH PRESENTS her infant son Samuel to the high priest Eli, painted by Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, c. 1665.

Three artists, three questions: Creating an alternative reality

Exhibitions in Beersheba, Bat Yam, and Tel Aviv show how Israeli artists can turn even the smallest room into an immersive world of emotion and imagination.

TALI NAVON.

Jerusalem’s Food Truck Festival: Good food with better prices

From salted butter cheesecake to an enormous veal hot dog, Jerusalem’s Auto Ochel offers affordable bites and a welcome taste of normal after more than 1,000 days of war.

Crave food truck – a classic for Anglos in the city.

In the kitchen with Henny: Nourishing a healthier life

Eating well does not have to feel like a chore. These wholesome recipes bring together comfort, flavor, and nutrition for a healthier and more vibrant summer.

Chicken, Broccoli, and Sweet Potatoes

What's brewing in Israel's craft beer scene this summer?

From a World Cup lager to a bitter Jaffa orange ale, five Israeli craft beers are tested to find which brews truly deserve a place in your summer cooler.

FIVE DIFFERENT CANS for BeerBazaar American Lager depict iconic soccer players from past Mondials.

To hell and back: A political ballet for Israel’s age of war

Seven choreographers, one live pianist, and a palindrome that refuses to end.

‘ALL SPIRITS’: The Hebrew title, ‘Kol HaRuchot’ plays on meaning of ‘To hell with it!’

Voices from the Arab press: Iranian calamities, Netanyahu's rule, and state legitimacy

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

Military equipment targeted at an unknown location, during what US CENTCOM says are strikes on Iran, in this video screengrab released July 20.

Namy: Serving up fresh, flavorful kosher Japanese dishes in Netanya - review

We booked an early supper at Namy, which means “waves” in Japanese, on a recent bright summer day.

Sushi from Namy.