Culture

Who gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public vote

Despite mass calls to boycott due to Israel’s participation, which led to several countries withdrawing from the contest entirely, Israel scored a whopping 220 points from the public televote.

Noam Bettan with dancers
Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.

From Wagner to Eurovision: The debate over Jews in music - opinion

Independence Park in Jerusalem is being renewed

Independence Park in Jerusalem is being renewed

VERA KUNIS.

Three artists, three questions: Immersed in colors


Dazzling Grand Egyptian Museum aims to be economic showstopper

Officials and analysts frame the Grand Egyptian Museum as a driver of jobs, research, and tourism revenue rather than merely a showcase.

 A view shows the colossal statue of Ramses II at the entrance hall of the Grand Egyptian Museum on November 8, 2025 in Giza, Egypt.

Dropping a line, or two: A look at the Jerusalem Biennale of Drawing

The ninth rollout of the Jerusalem Biennale of Drawing kicked off on November 8 and will run through to February 7.

Art by Tamar Roded Shabtay.

TV Time: 'Freakier Friday' is funny, 'Nutuk' is dramatic and 'Pluribus' is not worth watching

Channel 12 drama series, 'Nutuk', continues to keep tension high while Apple TV's 'Pluribus' falls flat despite rapturous reviews.

JAMIE LEE CURTIS, left, and Lindsay Lohan in ‘Freakier Friday.’

My Word: Making music amid the noise - opinion

The ideals of Koolulam, “a social-musical initiative aimed at strengthening the fabric of society,” sound lofty but the events are fun and unifying.

 The entrance to the Jerusalem Theatre is seen in a photo taken May 21, 2024

The first-ever Challah Festival in Israel: Three days of art, culture, and food

ANU – Museum of the Jewish People presents the first-ever festival dedicated to challah, featuring an art exhibition, bakery tours, a tasty pop-up, and family activities. November 13–15.

FOODISH Challah Festival at ANU Museum.

TV Time: ‘Happy Place’ offers a touching and humorous look at modern society's challenges

KAN 11’s new dark comedy mixes comedy with heartfelt moments as a speech therapist faces family and personal turmoil.

A PROMO POSTER for ‘Happy Place.’

Tango maverick Marcos Ayala dances defiance in Israel

Ayala's insistence on bringing dance, light, and emotion to Israeli stages is an affirmation that art must persevere.

TANGO GREAT Marcos Ayala: The secret is the embrace.

Munich like never before: Jewish history, sausage tales & an arts explosion

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 117.

Munich's former meat-packing area has become a training ground for young graffiti artists

Thailand's ties to Israel evolved beyond tourism and trade, ambassador tells 'Post'

ASIA AFFAIRS: The relations between Jerusalem and Bangkok are mutually beneficial, Thailand's Ambassador Vichienpuntu told The Jerusalem Post in an exclusive interview.

THAI AMBASSADOR Boonyarit Vichienpuntu (pictured) told ‘The Jerusalem Post’ that the Israeli-Thai ‘relationship is genuine and cemented by the love of Israeli travelers and Thai workers.’

'Nutuk': A fascinating glimpse into Druze life in Israel

New drama Nutuk, running on channel 12, tells the story of a Druze child who believes he is reincarnated, with a deeper meaning about the identity of the Druze community in Israel.

Lucy Ayoub and Jude Khatib in 'Nutuk.'