Festival
Israel Police chief meets with members of LGBTQ+ community ahead of Pride Month
Police and LGBTQ+ community leaders discussed security preparations as Pride Month events get underway across Israel, with the Tel Aviv Pride Parade returning to its traditional format.
Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
Israel’s Wine Festival begins next week
A nationwide beverage festival
All the world’s a living stage: The 34th Int'l Puppet Festival is here
The forthcoming festival takes place August 17-21 with a veritable cornucopia of productions and other items lined up over the five days.
Is this for real? Food for thought at 4th Israeli Comedy Fesitval
Ephraim Kishon Israeli Comedy Festival takes place at its perennial base of Beit Mazia, and various other locations dotted around town, for the fourth time, August 17-21.
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.
'Canceled for being Jewish': Two comedians have Edinburgh Fringe shows axed over 'safety concerns'
Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon were set to perform at the Whistlebinkies venue, but were informed that their acts had been cancelled due to bar staff feeling “unsafe”.
Israeli DJ Skazi Swissa's Tomorrowland show cut due to 'security concerns'
Israeli DJ Skazi Asher Swissa's show in Tomorrowland was cancelled for apparent "security concerns," he confirmed in a social media post.
Kneecap banned from Hungary ahead of festival over antisemitic, pro-Hamas sentiment
Government spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs said authorities banned the band for three years, claiming that their entry would "seriously threaten national security."
Residents say dinner was ruined by moans: Allington battles swinger festival
"There are no keys in bowls and nothing dirty about it," organiser Matthew Cole says, defending the three day consent-focused party after Allington residents complain of "deafening moans".
The ‘Lo Bashamayim’ Festival: Not in heaven but in the Galilee
The festival is part of the rehabilitation of the Galilee, according to its artistic director.
Arrays of hope: Israel Festival's offerings in a year full of woes
This year’s festival opens in Jerusalem on July 16 under the aegis of returning artistic directors Michal Vaknin and Itay Mautner, and in the Galilee and Western Negev, through to August 1.
Jerusalem Food Truck Festival: Finding comfort the Jewish way - in food
The only true downside of eating such great food at these insane prices was that my need for a post-meal nap was simply too much to handle, and I missed the light show.
