Culture in Israel

Cinema of the South Festival in Sderot to celebrate 25 years

The festival's closing ceremony will launch Negba, a new incubator for young southern filmmakers.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Guy Amir (left) and Hanan Savyon in season two of the Netflix series, Bros, which will premiere at the Cinema of the South Festival.
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Tourism Ministry launches free food truck tour in US

Starting October 25 in North Miami Beach, a specially designed food truck will embark on a multi-state journey, serving free, authentic kosher-style Israeli food curated by chef Yossi Shitrit.

|ByMERITAL SHARABI
‘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.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
ARIK WEISS with his Emmy: ‘I’m no longer looking in from the outside.’

Israeli designer Arik Weiss discusses contribution to Marvel’s ‘Spider-Noir’ series

The Emmy-winning designer further discussed how his nationality is a complete non-issue in his field.

|ByHILA ROSEN

Music world mourns Matti Caspi, towering figure in Israeli culture, after cancer battle

The family said in a statement, “With aching hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and dear father. The light of our lives has gone out.”

FEBRUARY 8, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
MATTI CASPI performs in 2015.

Israeli Opera returns to Ofakim with community Hebrew production of The Magic Flute

According to the opera company, the performance marked its first return to Ofakim in more than a decade and formed part of its 40th anniversary season.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Israeli Opera returned to Ofakim on Monday evening with a community production of The Magic Flute. February 3.

Jerusalang: Using language to connect people in Jerusalem

Jerusalang is turning Jerusalem’s mix of languages into a thriving social hub, bringing Jews, Arabs, locals, and newcomers together.

FEBRUARY 1, 2026ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN
Jerusalang has become a social hub.

From Lorenz Hart to Mel Brooks: Two Jewish lives now available on Israeli screens

TV TIME: Two movies present a strong contrast in both their subjects and their styles. Blue Moon, about lyricist Lorenz Hart on Apple TV+, and Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man on HBO Max.

JANUARY 31, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
ETHAN HAWKE and Margaret Qualley star in Blue Moon, Richard Linklater’s drama about composer Lorenz Hart.

Painting longing: Journey through loss, memory, and renewal

Tamar Aluf paints longing, turning personal loss into art that resonates with memory, emotion, and renewal.

JANUARY 18, 2026ByTOBY KLEIN GREENWALD
Artist Tamar Aluf with her exhibit ‘Painting Longing’ in the Jerusalem Theatre’s Sherover Foyer. Paintings behind her from L, clockwise: ‘Horizon of a House,’ acrylic (2025); ‘The Fabric of Life’ (2025); ‘Longing’ (2025).

Heavy metal peace in the Mideast: Orphaned Land frontman asks if unity through music can survive

Kobi Farhi talks to the Post ahead of the launch of his autobiographical new book, "Good Night, Orphaned Land."

JANUARY 18, 2026ByDAVID BRINN
ORPHANED LAND, celebrating 35 years.

Passador in Tel Aviv: A meat lover’s paradise - restaurant review

Passador in Tel Aviv serves nine meats, fresh sides, and unlimited drinks in a lively, well-run dining experience

JANUARY 17, 2026ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
Meat.

Jerusalem highlights: January 16-22

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

JANUARY 16, 2026ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Graphic novel ‘Between the River and the Sea’ by Hillel Cohen.

Grapevine, January 16, 2026: Christian ‘Who’s Who’ in Israel

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JANUARY 16, 2026ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III shares a laugh with President Isaac Herzog.

Local Testimony 2025: Powerful images of conflict, life, and hope at Eretz Israel Museum

The Eretz Israel Museum hosts Local Testimony 2025, a moving exhibition of photography documenting war, life, and hope.

JANUARY 11, 2026ByBARRY DAVIS
Avishai Shaar-Yashuv documented the first few months of Emily Damari’s life following her return from captivity in Gaza, for ‘The New York Times.’