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Far East: Sailing the Amur River

The Amur River: nearly 3,000 kilometers long and once the meeting ground for Asia’s great empires and peoples, such as the Mongols, the Evenki and the Daurians.

Madonna to channel Joan of Arc at Eurovision, designer Gaultier says

"It's fantastic to have Madonna, especially for the Eurovision," Gaultier said outside the Tel Aviv venue of the 2019 songfest.

The sounds of Andalusian silence

Jerusalem's School for Music and Silence will hold a special concert of traditional and modern music.

Eurovision grand finale kicks off in Tel Aviv - watch live

In addition to the 26 finalists competing for the top prize, the evening is slated to include two songs from Madonna, a video clip from Gal Gadot, a performance by Idan Raichel and a show from Netta.

Two drops of Europe

'Big Europe' is named after the big cities of Europe. The launch will be accompanied by an internet video starring local rapper Michael Swissa.

Comedy for Koby back for more laughs

“Comedy for Koby has become one of the major events on the calendar for English-speaking Israelis,” said Seth. “It both supports the children of Camp Koby and keeps our son’s memory alive.”

This week on TV

Reaching the end of the ‘Thrones,’ finding veritas in vino and dancing away the pain.

Tel Aviv, 110 and counting

“I wasn’t born here, but I have been here since around the age of 16,” proclaims Belenkin. “This is my home. This is where I belong.”

Game changers: ‘Lithuanian Story’ Cultural Festival

“My personal story with Israel goes farther back than Exposure,” laughs Letukaite. “My ex-husband is a Polish composer who used to make work with Ohad Naharin when he lived in New York City."

When harp meets sax

“Our repertoire not only blends sounds, but also older repertoire with the new. This blending of styles is called “Crossover Music” explains Tsirlin, “and we are thrilled to be a part of this."

Musically driven: Spotlight on Hungarian dance with the Gyor Ballet

“Ours is a state-sponsored, nationally rated group with international reputation. We never stop. We always set new goals to bring our audience to the greatest artistic experience,” explained Velekei.

Unsettling discovery: ‘In a Stranger’s Grave’

When one’s Jewish identity is suddenly stripped away, what is the price of cleaving to one’s convictions in the face of authority?

Ramadan for all

“I wanted to offer Jewish Israelis an opportunity to get to know something about the culture of the other,” Ben Badis explains.

Party’s over at the Jerusalem shuk, Mahaneh Yehuda

A source from the shuk said that the police intervention was the result of an initiative by some residents who wanted to make a point. “But,” he asked, “does that mean the mayor is not in control?"

THIS WEEK IN JERUSALEM: Peggy Cidor’s round-up of city affairs

The Jerusalem municipality is finalizing preparations for the June 6 Pride March.

Pascale's Kitchen: Delicious homemade pasta

Preparing homemade pasta is a great way to bring the whole family together, and so is a worthwhile endeavor despite the extra time and effort it requires.

Tel Aviv, 110 and counting

Boris Belenkin is a Tel Avivite through and through. The 60-year-old photographer lives and breathes the city.

Thievery Corporation announce Israel concert

Electronic music duo to perform in Caesarea in July

Tel Aviv to host world's largest vegan food festival

Local restaurants get creative and tasty with menu items featuring no meat, dairy, eggs or fish.

Absorbing designs

Ram Katzir returns to Israel with the Vertigo Dance Company’s ‘Leela’

Thievery Corporation announces Israel concert

Electronic music duo to perform in Caesarea in July.

Eurovision exec: Madonna has not signed a contract

Jon Ola Sand tells reporters that if singer does not sign soon 'she will not be on stage'

Izhar Cohen releases Eurovision song written by a computer

Cohen’s new song pushes the limits of artificial intelligence and ignites the debate of whether a machine can possess the creativeness to write a song that can move us.

Water not kosher because of Eurovision special edition, Rabbis say

The revelation came to light after customer went into a Yesh Chesed supermarket in Bnei Brak and photographed a sign by the store saying that the bottles did not of the ultra-Orthodox kashrut signs.

Eurovision 2019: Information on how to reach the Expo complex

The Eurovision Song Contest, under the slogan 'Dare to Dream' will be held for the 64th time this year and for the first time in Tel Aviv, with 41 countries.