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Jerusalem highlights: July 24-30
What’s new to do in Israel’s capital?
Jonty Hurwitz brings mind-bending science, art, and optical illusions to Jerusalem
Jerusalem highlights: July 17-23
Israeli-designed Palace of Versailles extended reality installation set to launch
Mapping Israel’s path to independence: 12 sites that tell Israel's real story
Twelve heritage sites under the umbrella of the Society for Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites give an authentic voice to our story as a nation
Phoenix Financial, Ashtrom signed deals for Rishon LeZion culinary complex
The first 1,500-square-meter stage at the RISHO project will include CoffeeBar, Bakery-Delicatessen, NONO MIMI and Giraffe, alongside an art museum and Shenkar facilities.
Jerusalem highlights: July 10-16
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Louvre heist sequel? Millions of euros worth of jewelry stolen from France's Lalique museum
The jewelry was taken "in a very short space of time," the museum said on Instagram, though it did not go into greater detail on what was stolen.
Frescos from famed Etruscan tomb go on display in Rome after multi-million euro purchase by Italy
The Italian state spent €15 million on a series of celebrated frescoes found in the central hall of the tomb, which were painted between 340 and 320 BCE.
Exhibits, marches, celebrations: How American Jewish orgs are marking 250 years of independence
The big birthday is breathing new life into old debates over religious freedom, such as the one that took place around President Donald Trump’s recent national prayer rally.
Yad Vashem chooses Germany for first overseas education centers
“Working together with our German partners, this center will help ensure that the truth of the Holocaust is preserved and passed on to future generations,” said Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan.
British Museum delays Jewish Culture Month event after learning of planned protest
The British Museum postponed its Jewish Culture Month talk on Ancient Israel and Judah after learning some registered attendees intended to deliberately disrupt the event.
18th-century prayer book of Luria’s teachings to go on display at ANU ahead of Lag Ba’omer
The holiday will be marked at the museum with the unveiling of a unique siddur from Rabbi Isaac Luria, known as Ha'ari.
Bank Hapoalim to open 54 Israeli museums, heritage sites with free admission over May weekends
The “Poalim Israeli” initiative will offer free entry on three Friday-Saturday weekends in May, with advance registration required.
