Performance
Paul Ben-Haim’s war symphonies get just deserts
Performed at Carnegie Hall in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre, Ben-Haim’s two symphonies are foundational works within the Israeli art music tradition.
Musician Lazer Lloyd speaks on trading career in US for life and blues in Israel
Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico at Super Bowl halftime with Gaga cameo
Jerusalem Highlights: December 26 – January 1
Avant-garde classicalists Ensemble Meitar to commemorate events of October 7
Taking place in Tel Aviv’s Museum of Art, on October 5, the performance, Hope Dies Last, derives its title from a poignant source.
Oct. 7 Supernova survivors take to the stage in a new production that promises healing
Having begun at the Beit Zvi acting school as a theatrical exercise, the October "She Wanted to Dance" premiere will begin a tour with shows planned well into next year.
Israeli star Ishay Ribo to perform in Madison Square Garden in nearly-sold-out show
Ribo appeals to Jews across the religious and socioeconomic spectrum in Israel and around the world, an extraordinarily rare feat in our extraordinarily divided times.
American comedian Modi to be inducted in ANU’s Jewish humor hall of fame
Modi is renowned for his sharp impressions and witty commentary on everyday life, often drawing on his experiences as a Jewish person in America.
The first Canaanite Blues Festival to create musical and spiritual bonds in the Negev
It should be noted that musicians have been doing their bit since October 7 to buck up the spirits of evacuees and others who have suffered.
Jerusalem Highlights: August 30-September 5
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Summer is ending – check out these can't-miss events in Jerusalem before it does
As the season’s blazing heat takes its final bow, and the first whispers of fall’s cooler breeze make their debut, Jerusalem throws lively end-of-summer celebrations, offering something for everyone.
Jerusalem puppet festival puts on Hocus Pocus performance
The Hocus Pocus complex of the Jerusalem International Puppet Festival lets kids do just what they want.
Jerusalem theater troupe brings Shakespeare back to the park
This is the 13th time Theater in the Rough co-founders, and mother and son duo, Beth Steinberg and Natan Skop have brought Shakespeare to Bloomfield Gardens.
Austria finds chemicals in house of suspected Taylor Swift concert attack plotter
A 19-year-old suspect linked to ISIS planned an attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Austria using chemicals and bombs.
