Israel Museum

Can sound heal? Inside Overtones, the Israel Museum exhibition turning sound into an art form

Given that deplorable, increasingly challenging state of affairs, a visit to the Overtones: Sound and Art exhibition, curated by Talia Amar, makes solid remedial sense.

|ByBARRY DAVIS
Meital Covo's 'Audio Walk' offers a contemplative curative experience for all.
"The Castle of the Pyrenees" a painting by famous Belgian artist Rene Magritte is seen on a wall as a laborer on a ladder prepares the Israel Museum of Jerusalem for a re-opening.

Belgian collector lends rare René Magritte work to Israel Museum during painting restoration

The Castle of the Pyrenees was damaged approximately two months ago when a five-year-old boy visiting the museum with his family pushed a pinecone toward the painting, causing a tear in the canvas.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee address a special Israeli-American Council (IAC) America 250 celebration in Israel, hosted by businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison.

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee compares America-Israel alliance to marriage that cannot afford divorce

“When I hear people say, ‘Is it possible America and Israel will split apart and no longer enjoy this extraordinary partnership?’ I say, ‘No... we are not that stupid," Huckabee said.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A restorer works on a fragment of the Dead Sea Scrolls in a laboratory at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem

Thoughts on viewing the Great Isaiah Scroll - opinion

There is much more to be learned about the history of the Hebrew nation, its literature, and even geography from the Great Isaiah Scroll.

|ByYISRAEL MEDAD

Jerusalem highlights May 26 – June 1

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

MAY 25, 2023ByHAGAY HACOHEN
CHEN ZIMBALISTA.

Jerusalem Highlights April 28-May 4

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

APRIL 28, 2023ByHAGAY HACOHEN
IMBIBE SOME adult beverages at Thinkers (Illustrative).

Jerusalem highlights April 7-13

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

APRIL 7, 2023ByHAGAY HACOHEN
A KES celebrates Sigd in Jerusalem.

Can we heal Israel's divisions by bringing high schoolers to Jerusalem?

In light of growing tensions in the country, innovative solutions are needed to help bridge the gap between the traditional religious and secular sectors. This is one such idea.

MARCH 11, 2023ByTROY O. FRITZHAND
THERE ARE children in this country for whom the first time they come to Jerusalem is during their military service.

New Israel Museum exhibit shows no-nonsense look at animal world

This expansive continuum of entertaining, eye-grabbing, emotive, endearing, shocking and moving works leaves the observer with a palpable sense of empathy, and plenty to mull over.

MARCH 10, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS
‘BLOOD RED TIGER HEAD’ by Chinese painter Yan Pei-Ming stops you in your tracks.

Jerusalem highlights March 3–9

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

MARCH 3, 2023ByHAGAY HACOHEN
DMITRY YABLONSKY.

Israel Museum exhibit showcases taste of Hindu tradition, practices

There are 14 sculptures of deities in the show, which features divine characters that are important to the 4,000-year-old Hindu belief system.

JANUARY 13, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS
SHIVA’S DANCE manifests the Hindu concept of time as a cyclical rhythm.

Jerusalem highlights December 23-29

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

DECEMBER 23, 2022ByHAGAY HACOHEN
‘THE SEARCHERS’ was filmed at Monument Valley, on the Utah-Arizona state line.

Jerusalem highlights December 16-22

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

DECEMBER 17, 2022ByHAGAY HACOHEN
'TSABAR,' SALAH ALKARA.

Jerusalem Highlights October 21-27

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

OCTOBER 22, 2022ByHAGAY HACOHEN
‘CUPBOARD’ BY Sveta Dorosheva; see at 'Baggage' opening, Oct. 27.