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On Robin’s wings

Hassidic singer/songwriter Levi Robin arrives on his first Israeli tour.

From memoir to movie: The trick transition of 'The Glass Castle'

Larson, who singularly expresses a kind of repressed ferocity, is only let off the leash sparingly, reined in by her character’s tightly pulled hair and fancy airs.

Back to school: Danon Culinary Academy's training makes the grade

The tender meat on the baby back ribs in the sweet and zesty BBQ sauce was finger-licking good, paired perfectly with succulent white corn grits and glazed apple.

Chilling and thrilling: A stark beauty in 'Wind River'

Renner, a two-time Oscar nominee, has been excellent in the past, but he really excels in a role that demands he be both laconic and emotional in an unfussy way.

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I, Olga Hepnarová is a drama based on the story of a 22-year-old woman who drove a truck into a group of strangers in 1973 in Prague, killing eight people.

3001 and all that tango

Piazzolla not only brings his grandfather’s magic to his craft; he is the product of his own era and imbibed much of the contemporary sounds that were around in his formative years.

Time and space for Music

There were several professional confluences, with Nitzan designing the covers for a couple of Cohen’s records and providing video art for the trumpeter’s powerful Big Viscious jazz program.

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The annual Diver Festival for contemporary dance takes place over three weekends, starting from August 31.

Life on the road

In 1992, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism offered Murphy an opportunity to break new ground: to set up and run Turkey’s first modern dance company.

On an imaginary bridge between New York and Tel Aviv

When she wakes up in New York, it is midday in Israel, and she sees all the messages from her loved ones there.

Schwarzenegger donates to Wiesenthal Center

Responding to Charlottesville hate, former governor urges teaching tolerance.

Basketball without Borders descends on Israel

The camp will also include a variety of NBA Cares and Jr. NBA community outreach efforts with youth in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in partnership with local community organizations.

Sun-kissed serenade

Haifa-born folk-indie musician Oded Shechter has completed his debut album, ‘Kiss The Sun,’ and will be performing at the Barby next month.

Dance review: Beijing Dance/LDTX Cold arrow – Game of Go

The piece was accompanied by music by new age composer David Darling.

Two nice Jewish podcasts

After building a following with their own show, the digital duo of Eytan Weinstein and Naor Meningher are ready to launch an English podcast with Kan for immigrant listeners.

Conan O'Brien to film in Israel

Can Gal Gadot be the reason behind the late night comedian's expected visit to the Holy Land this month?

Tel Aviv distillery to sell off Israel's first single malt whiskey

"There is a huge demand now for a store, for different kind of products from different locations and climates."

No date in the Promised Land for Springsteen sideman Van Zandt

It's not because of BDS.

Four new craft beers for the summer

These new beers will help you get through the summer. Well, so will any beer, but you should give these a try if you haven’t yet.

The Norman rebrands the restaurant to be named Alena

At this point in the meal, the restaurant manager came up with a surprise suggestion: to try the grilled chicken breast (NIS 78).

Tishbi branches out with a new lunch menu

Fresh spinach, green beans and broccoli provided a low-calorie accompaniment, and the vegetable glaze was piquant.

World's oldest man, Holocaust survivor, dies in Israel aged 113

“My father is someone who is always happy. He is optimistic, wise, and he values what he has.”

Netflix orders more Israeli TV

After the critical success of Fauda, the Israeli spy thriller that has audiences around the world buzzing, the streaming service has ordered two more shows from the series creators.

Grapevine: And the crowd cheered

Despite the cheers, the prime minister could not hide the fact that he was tired.

The carpet as the id, the carpet as a home

Fatma Shanan weaves questions of identity and memory into her paintings of Oriental rugs.

Viennese violin virtuoso

Rainer Honeck will perform at the Jerusalem International Chamber Festival

All you need is love

The Beatles legend lives on at the Israel Children’s Museum

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Painting the town

The Blue Man Group kicks off the second leg of its explosive world tour in Tel Aviv.

Dance Review: DUST

Roderick George has all the right stuff.