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No whining and women: This Witches? Festival returns with a salute to female musicianship

The event was initiated by Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra (JBO) founder-conductor-artistic director David Shemer, with the JBO performing predominantly baroque scores.

ILLUSTRATIVE: A woman's face is pictured behind a violin.
A rare shot of Reuven Milon at work.

Reuven Milon: The photographer who captured Jerusalem’s soul, one ordinary moment at a time

La Sonnambula

Jerusalem highlights: October 17-23

ASTRIG SIRANOSSIAN (cello)

2025 Jerusalem Chamber Music Festival to feature world-class artists


Rea Mochiach brings all-star band to Israel Festival

Mochiach joins a veritable roll call of A-listers joining forces on the stage of the YMCA Auditorium in Jerusalem.

REA MOCHIACH will close the Israel Festival.

Christmas cheer at the YMCA

That’s a sunny message to get across, which should resonate in the season of goodwill. Ho ho ho…

YULETIDE VIBES: Christmas season at the YMCA attracts crowds from all over the country.

The Jerusalem Biennale: The incredible breadth of art

The fourth Jerusalem Biennale was bigger than ever. It comprised 14 venues all over the capital, involved 220 artists in 31 exhibitions, and displayed over 550 art objects.

Converge on a Question’ by Jean-Pierre Weill

The YMCA bell tower rings true in Jerusalem

There is more to the iconic carillon than meets the ears

CARILLON CONCERTS are significant events attracting locals as well as visitors from afar.