Culture
Israeli author Amir Tibon wins Sami Rohr Prize for Oct. 7 memoir
“It is an incredible honor to receive the Sami Rohr Prize and join the esteemed list of writers who have won this award over the past two decades,” Tibon said in the Sami Rohr Prize press release.
Designs on Jerusalem: Hansen House hosts event devoted to everyday aesthetics around us
‘Feelings in Between’: Autistic artists challenge stereotypes in new Jerusalem exhibition
Jerusalem Film Festival returns with Sundance hits, Cannes winners, and Israeli premieres
Israel holds first annual Thai Festival as two nations celebrate 72 years of diplomatic relations
“We’re bringing the Thailand festival here because you are special.," Thai Ambassador to Israel Boonyarit Vichienpuntu said. "It’s going to be an annual event for Israel."
What to watch this week: ‘Legends’ hits the mark as Pride month programming begins
TV Time: It's Pride month, a time of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community, and there is television programming to go along with it on Yes Docu, Yes VOD, and Hot 8.
Jerusalem Film Festival to open with Moshe Rosenthal’s 'Tell Me Everything'
"Tell Me Everything" had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, marking the first time in a decade that a full-length Israeli feature film was included in that festival.
Israeli singer Yishai Levi passes away at 63 after being hospitalized in serious condition
Levi’s most recognizable songs include “Rikud Romanti” (2008), “Ha’achat Sheli” (2011), and “Od Hayom” (2014). His first and most famous album is called Hafla Im Ben-Mosh (1990).
The second Israeli Jazz Festival in Lehavim gets underway
The Lehavim Jazz Club, together with the Lehavim Council and the Community Center, present the second Jazz Festival in Lehavim, which will take place between June 18 and 20.
'We Shall Rise' installation highlights Israel's journey since October 7 at Tel Aviv mall
“We wanted to show that no matter what, no matter how they try to kill us and to make us vanish, we're still here,” writer Noam Horev explained.
British Museum delays Jewish Culture Month event after learning of planned protest
The British Museum postponed its Jewish Culture Month talk on Ancient Israel and Judah after learning some registered attendees intended to deliberately disrupt the event.
Israel’s Wine Festival begins next week
The Yehuda wine region will celebrate its annual wine festival throughout the month of June with a festive opening event in Latrun and hundreds of regional wine experiences.
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Greece calls for return of Parthenon Statues from British Museum at UNESCO, backed by 20 countries
Greece and Turkey argue that Lord Elgin had no firman permissing him to remove the artifacts, while the UK claims Elgin had all necessary documents and brought the Statues to Britian legally.