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‘Sweetie’s Party’ skewers the Knesset, and a Son of Sam series with a twist

New shows to look out for include 'Sweetie's Party' and 'The Son of Sam Tapes,' plus the movie 'The Amateur.'

‘SWEETIE’S PARTY’ pokes fun at politics in the digital age.

‘Friends’ Tel Aviv pop-up recreates iconic sitcom’s set and food

THE NEW ‘Friends’ pop-up store/cafe in Tel Aviv.

‘The war will end, but the habit remains’: Israel’s growing crisis of trauma and addiction

Photographic exhibition for Tu B’Av to open at Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem

Tal Parnass and Giora Marani are featured in ‘Love in the Shadow of War.’

'Can You See Its Beauty' exhibition showcases and celebrates Zionist pioneers

Goren’s multi-media use is compelling: Photographs, poetry, and music culled from well-known Israeli culture and history, as well as the use of symbols.

AUGUST 6, 2025ByDANNY SHORKEND

TWO IMAGES from the exhibit ‘Can you see its Beauty?’

Alon Olearchik, Assaf Amdursky remove signatures from artists’ petition against Gaza war

KKL had canceled Olearchik’s appearance over the petition’s claims that the IDF was targeting children.

AUGUST 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Alon Olearchik (L) and Assaf Amdursky (R).

Bezalel Academy opens new int’l hub, honors leading cultural figures

Bezalel Academy inaugurated a new art wing and international hub for the Fine Arts, Visual Communication, Photography, and Screen-Based Arts departments.

AUGUST 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Yakir Bezalel honorees (from right to left), Said Abu Shakra, Ohad Naharin, Batia Ofer, Idan Ofer, and Maira Kalman.

Yes reveals ‘Fauda’ trailer and the rest of its upcoming Israeli slate

The fifth season of Fauda will be released in 2026.

AUGUST 5, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

ILAN SIGAL (center), the CEO of Yes, with Rotem Sela (left), the star of ‘Bloody Murray’, and Lior Raz, the star and co-creator of ‘Fauda.’

‘The Sea’ leads Ophir Award nominations

The nominees for Israel's Ophir Awards have been announced.

AUGUST 5, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN

Israeli Comedy Festival returns for its fourth year to bring laughs for everyone

From August 17 to 21, the Israeli Comedy Festival is back for its fourth year, featuring a mix of stand-up, improv, and five brand-new theater shows.

AUGUST 3, 2025BySARA SIOUNI

‘DONALD AND ABDUL’ and Attention, Sergeant Major! will be two of the performances at the Israeli Comedy Festival.

New movie 'Holy Cow' is a fresh coming-of-age drama brought directly from Cannes

"Holy Cow" is a movie set in a cheese-making region that combines a gritty, coming-of-age story in a rural setting with a foodie drama about artisanal cheese.

AUGUST 3, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN