Culture

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

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

MOHAMAD GHAZAWI in ‘The Sea.’

‘The Sea’ leads Ophir Award nominations

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

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


Barry Diller’s adventures: In and outside of Hollywood

While some people are about breaking molds, the Jewish boy from Beverly Hills is about creating new ones.

BARRY DILLER and wife Diane Von Fürstenberg, 2009 Metropolitan Opera premiere.

Back in action: '90s thrillers to be featured at the Jerusalem Cinematheque

The Jerusalem Cinematheque is bringing back some of the great action films of the 1990s in August.

AL PACINO in 1995’s ‘Heat.’

Train Theater’s Puppet Festival grows up

The festival, running from August 17-21, will offer international workshops and events, interactive and immersive experiences, and exhibitions.

A PERFORMANCE at the upcoming International Puppet Festival.

David Tartakover – Israel’s visual conscience, rendered in ink and protest

For over 50 years, David Tartakover built a body of work that doubled as social critique.

DAVID TARTAKOVER

Life and legacy of Jewish-Serbian author David Albahari - opinion

A glimpse into the legacy left behind by David Albahari, the prolific Jewish-Serbian author of the Holocaust novel "Bait."

Jewish Serbian writer David Albahari.

Three artists, three questions: In surreal times

Contemporary art wouldn’t be the same without Surrealism.

RONIT PORAT.

Embracing diversity, healing through Tisha B’Av - opinion

As we approach Tisha B’Av, let's reflect on embracing diversity in Israel, honoring each other’s differences, and striving for unity and respect.

 People spend time at a beach in Tel Aviv during the Israel-Iran war, June 21, 2025; illustrative.

Ilana Dotan wins the 2025 Shiff Prize for figurative-realist art

The Shiff Prize was founded in 2008 by collector Dubi Shiff in memory of his father, Haim Shiff, a hotelier and early supporter of Israeli art.

SHIFF PRIZE WINNER Ilana Dotan.

The story of a hostage family and the words behind the thrills in Jaws

TV REVIEW: Check out the series, movies and shows hitting Israel's screens this week.

Holding Liat.

Sean Go: A Contemporary Voice from the Philippines

 Sean Go

Hagai Levi’s new series ‘Etty’ to premiere at Venice International Film Festival

'Etty' is based on the tragic story of Etty Hillesum, a Dutch Jewish woman who was murdered in Auschwitz at age 29.

JULIA WINDISCHBAUER stars in the new series ‘Etty’ from Hagai Levy.