Culture in Israel

“This year, we chose to invite the audience into the design process itself, rather than simply presenting the final result,” said Ilan Beja, head of Shenkar’s Department of Fashion Design.

The festival will open with the world premiere of the third season of The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem, with Michael Aloni, Hila Saada, Eli Steen, and Daniel Salomon attending.

Dr. Batsheva Ida, curator of the Jerusalem Theatre galleries, praised the artists’ remarkable use of color to convey emotion.

The festival, held during Hanukkah, will feature more than 40 films from 15 countries, exploring Jewish identity, culture, history, faith, and contemporary life in Israel and the Diaspora.

How a childhood hip-hop fan became one of Israel’s premier extreme vocalists, and why his underground metal band Submasq refuses to play by the industry’s political rules.

Pianist Shai Maestro served as the music producer and artistic director for the album. The Raft will be distributed through the record label owned by bassist Avishai Cohen and his manager.

His upcoming Tel Aviv showcase brings together a body of work addressing the tragedy of the Oct. 7 massacre, the emotional return of the hostages, and complex questions surrounding Jewish identity.

The 15th Arava International Film Festival opens November 4 with an expanded two-screen setup, featuring Cannes festival hits and major Israeli film premieres.

Boy George will perform at Menora Mivtachim Arena on November 4, with special guest Ivri Lider. A second concert, on November 7, will be dedicated to the Nova community and their families.

Ella Milch-Sheriff describes life with two composers under one roof and what the book leaves unsaid.