Theater

'Too Jewish?' Why Jewish stories still make some audiences uncomfortable

Why Jewish stories still provoke discomfort – and why that discomfort matters

The Rosenbergs, a middle-class Jewish family from Edgware, played by Nicholas Woodeson as the father, David Rosenberg, and Tracy-Ann Oberman as mother, Lesley Rosenberg, in Ryan Craig’s play, staged recently in a London theater.
Maya Bloch painting

Jerusalem highlights: May 1-7

MERYL STREEP and Anne Hathaway in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2.’

'The Devil Wears Prada 2’ reunites cast but lacks original bite - review

Amelie Bonnin and Juliette Armanet attend the "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 14, 2025 in Cannes, France.

‘Leave One Day’: Low-key musical about French chef - review


Security restrictions won't stop Sukkot theatre events

Israel has plenty to do during the holiday week.

 The Ruth Kanner Theatre Group at the Janco Dada Museum in Ein Hod.

Gesher Theater's 'Samson' tells biblical stories echoed through current conflicts

Gesher Theater's new production of 'Samson' offers a modern take on Ze'ev Jabotinsky's novel, drawing parallels between the ancient biblical story and contemporary Israeli-Palestinian tensions.

 SEMADAR (YUVAL SCHARF) and Samson (Shlomi Bertonov).

"Sometimes it’s about saving lives": ELI's fighting against child abuse on all fronts

ELI launches school-based child abuse awareness and prevention program amid societal instability.

The cornerstone of ELI’s program is an innovative educational entertainment.

‘Until Death Brings Us Together’ play lights the dark - review

Moving within a clear, precise set designed by Niv Manor, characters pace back and forth between a large mound of earth and a moon-like sphere in the heaven.

 ‘UNTIL DEATH Brings Us Together.’

Oct. 7 Supernova survivors take to the stage in a new production that promises healing

Having begun at the Beit Zvi acting school as a theatrical exercise, the October "She Wanted to Dance" premiere will begin a tour with shows planned well into next year.

 A SCENE FROM ‘She Wanted to Dance.’

Jerusalem Highlights: September 20-27

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

 'Truck in the Gaza border area'

Jewish Agency and ELI partner to protect new immigrant teens

ELI and the Jewish Agency team up to educate immigrant teens on abuse prevention through theater and discussions at absorption center

Over 400 teenagers in grades 7–11 will watch ELI's theatrical production

Jerusalem highlights: September 13-19

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

 '16 Tons, 12 Km. Per Hour' offers a wild ride at the Living Gallery.

This year’s Israel Festival will be held at the Gaza border

This year's Israel festival will focus on the Israel-Hamas war, centering around home, loss, and mourning.

 THE OTEF HaNegev Theater.

Na Laga’at Center marks Int’l Sign Languages Day with performance of ‘The Little Prince’

Directed by Yaara Reshef Nahor, actors Yaroslav Bernatsky and Shoval Ben Zeev will depict the fable about the prince who sought a friend among the stars using Israeli Sign Language (ISL).

 YAROSLAV BERNATSKY and Shoval Ben Zeev in ‘The Little Prince’ at Na Laga’at.