Theater
What a new play gets right about ‘Birthright’ and our anguished Jewish conversation - opinion
Jonathan Spector’s “Birthright,” now at MCC Theater, uses the free Israel trip as the starting point for decades of wrestling with Israel, Judaism and friendship.
‘To infinity and beyond!' Watching ‘Toy Story 5’ with my son on the spectrum - comment
'Shards of Laughter': Giving people permission to laugh through painful topics
Int'l dance company arrives in Israel, proving Hora can be a state of mind
'David the Servant King': A biblical musical on King David for women - review
As the war continues, the message and hope conveyed by this concert, planned for the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem on December 19, becomes more relevant and necessary.
Myths and war at Katzar Theater Festival
Artistic co-directors Tamar Keenan and Noah Schechter selected 17 plays out of roughly 400 offered.
A balm for our ears and heart: Art helping heal trauma in the deaf community
A German-Israeli multidisciplinary art project that works with deaf performers at the Na Laga’at Festival for Groundbreaking Arts offers some healing from our trauma.
‘Guys and Dolls’ musical on its way to Hebrew University for Hanukkah
The Beit Hillel Theater Workshop at Hebrew University, Mount Scopus, merges experienced actors and novices, Israelis and Anglo-Saxons.
Jerusalem highlights: November 29 – December 5
What’s new to do in Israel’s capital?
Jerusalem Highlights: November 22-28
Editor’s note: Due to the ongoing security situation, events listed below may be postponed or canceled. Check before booking, and stay safe.
Michael Kagan: Israel's playwright, documentarian, poet, scientist, and more
Michael Kagan played a role in transforming the state through his varied ventures as a scientist, entrepreneur, poet, documentarian, playwright, teacher, and more.
Tmuna Theater festival 2024: Bold performances in Tel Aviv
Explore groundbreaking performances at Tmuna Theater Festival 2024, featuring innovative plays, international productions, and thought-provoking exhibitions in Tel Aviv this November.
A crack in hell: Greek myths abound on the Israeli stage
First performed during the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, the Greek tragedy was performed for Hebrew speakers before the State of Israel even existed.
More Greek tragedies are now in Israeli theaters
Few could imagine a Greek tragedy as funny, but a few simple changes did just that, flipping Oedipus from tragedy to comedy.