Israeli TV

Sopranos’ Terence Winter to join in Israeli TV festival Jerusalem Sessions

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.

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TERENCE WINTER.
‘SWEETIE’S PARTY’ is a series that tells the story of a naive influencer who becomes a Knesset member.

Israeli films, TV series that got our vote

Ahead of this week’s election, immerse yourself in these political dramas and comedies.

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‘THE ESCAPE’ stars Ido Tako as Yoel, a young man born into a sect that, despite a disclaimer, will remind many of the Lev Tahor cult.

‘The Escape’ makes its debut, ‘Shalom’ enchants - review

In addition, "Cupertino" is a new series from Robert and Michelle King, the husband-and-wife duo behind "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight."

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A STILL from ‘The Shift’ episode of KAN 11’s ‘Real Time.’

New Israeli documentary captures Soroka's fight to save lives on October 7

TV TIME: From an October 7 documentary at Soroka Hospital to a new Israeli thriller set in Colombia and the return of Practical Magic, this week's TV picks offer drama, suspense, and nostalgia.

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WATCH: Israeli TV host breaks down in tears as massacre survivor sings

Yonatan Cohen, a survivor of the Kibbutz Re'im massacre, sings live on Channel 13.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023ByWALLA!
News anchor Tal Berman crying during a broadcast during the war with Hamas.

25 ViZionaries: Lucy Ayoub - No. 9

Meet the TV host showcasing Israel's diversity.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Lucy Ayoub.

Israeli thriller series 'Broken Ties' sold to AMC

In 2018, the script of the series was chosen to be among the 15 most promising series in the world.

AUGUST 4, 2023BySAGI BEN NUN/WALLA!
‘CHILDREN IN the Woods.’

Sex and the City reboot doesn't live up to the original show - review

The second season of Sex and the City's reboot may be a letdown, but there are plenty of upcoming dramas and documentaries to entertain on Israeli television.

JUNE 29, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
THE WOMEN of ‘And Just Like That...

The duo behind ‘The Dinner’ speaks on their decades-long partnership

The Dinner, which opens in Israel on June 15, is based on a novel by Dan Redler and tells parallel stories of a well-educated Russian immigrant couple in Tel Aviv.

JUNE 18, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
ARIK LUBETZKI (left) and Matti Harari on the set of ‘The Dinner.’

Brilliant 'Unsilenced' unpacks the Katsav case - review

This series illustrates the twisted nature of sexual harassment and tells its story excellently.

JUNE 1, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
YAAKOV ZADA-DANIEL in ‘Unsilenced.’

Tom Shoval on making ‘Shake Your Cares Away’: ‘Cinema catches up to reality’

Tom Shoval discusses adapting 62-year-old scripts and observing and learning from master directors.

APRIL 30, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
THE CAST of ‘Shake Your Cares Away.’

The Malevolent Bride: Ultra-Orthodox women, girls possessed by demonic spirit

The Malevolent Bride is a thriller that tells the story of women and girls in the ultra-Orthodox community who seem to be possessed by a demonic spirit.

APRIL 1, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
TOM AVNI and Lioz Levi in ‘The Malevolent Bride.’

Israeli TV: A scary bride, a funny woman and spies

Check out these TV show recommendations to enjoy during Passover vacation.

MARCH 29, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
GEMMA ARTERON in ‘Funny Woman.'

Orthodox Israeli reporter comes out of the closet

Cherki, 30, comes from a Religious Zionist background. His father is a well-known religious leader, Rabbi Oury Amos Cherki. 

FEBRUARY 14, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
N12 religious affairs reporter Yair Cherki.