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Post-trauma, then and now: Erez Tadmor's 'Soda' explores Holocaust survivors' stories

Tadmor is an extremely prolific and versatile filmmaker who released a drama film about a shelter for orphans in south Tel Aviv.

  COLIN FIRTH in 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth'

SNL’s origin story and a Japanese master

Because of the news about a possible hostage deal, two Israeli spy shows were postponed, and have not yet been rescheduled as of press time.

 GESHER THEATER CEO Lena Kreindlin and playwright Roy Chen.

Gesher Theater's 2025 season: classics collide with the cutting-edge

Gesher Theater has unveiled a riveting and richly varied repertoire for its 2025 season, blending daring new Israeli works with bold reinterpretations of cherished classics.

By NERIA BARR
16/01/2025
 JAN VOGLE wows them at Eilat’s Royal Garden Hotel auditorium.

Isrotel ClassiCameri Festival: virtuosity, variety, and unforgettable performances

There were quite a few Anglos in the jam-packed audience. The pianist parried the protest with aplomb, and a winning smile, before getting back to the musical business at hand.

16/01/2025
 HARAN KISLEV (left) with Yaron Haramati, curator and manager of Zemack Contemporary Art in Tel Aviv

From kibbutz to canvas

Kislev, a resident of Kibbutz Be’eri, channels the trauma of the October 7 attack on his community into this series of paintings.

By NERIA BARR
15/01/2025
 ‘BETTER DAYS’

Docaviv Galilee showing the best of documentary cinema

This year’s edition will feature about 20 movies by leading filmmakers from Israel, including premieres as well as a rich selection of the best documentary cinema from the past year.

New documentary explores American Jewish identity in a time of crisis

'A Jew in America – Torn Identity' examines the complex relationship between American Jews and Israel, arriving at a crucial moment as antisemitism surges post-October 7.

Real Estate – Love Story wins the Israeli competition at the Haifa Film Festival

This was the first year that the Israeli Film Award included both feature films and documentaries in a single category.

Healing through graffiti: Daniel Shveka’s journey from IDF soldier to artist

After art helped him get through the IDF and reservist duty, Daniel Shveka uses graffiti murals to beautify Jerusalem and honor those lost in the war with Hamas.

Keshet CEO Avi Nir named to Variety’s list of 500 most influential entertainment pros

Variety wrote, “Nir has been a key figure in driving Israel’s rise to a power player in the global content industry.”

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