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Be’eri inaugurates new bike park as kibbutz works toward recovery

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:23:17 GMT

The Western Negev facility is expected to host the Israeli Pump Track Championships and the country’s first Pump Track World Championship qualifier.

Tel Aviv's Zemack Gallery goes on an American Dream ‘Road Trip’ with artist Yigal Ozeri

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:53:07 GMT

Israeli-born painter Yigal Ozeri returns to themes of American iconography in his new solo exhibition, Road Trip, debuting October 22 at the Zemack Gallery in Tel Aviv.

Eretz Israel Museum to host 'MUZA on the Line' at Tel Aviv Light Rail's Allenby station

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:39:10 GMT

The exhibition showcases the talents of more than 20 prominent Israeli artists and creators, including Meira Una, Dafna Birger, and Esti Drori.

Rebels, romance, and revolution: Hollywood classics return to the big screen in Tel Aviv

BY HANNAH BROWN — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:32:54 GMT

The Tel Aviv Museum of Art celebrates American cinema of the 1960s and 70s with screenings of Hollywood classics, from The Graduate to Easy Rider, October 22-24.

LGBT film festival celebrates 21st anniversary with award winners, dramas, and classics - preview

BY HANNAH BROWN — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:02:40 GMT

Special events this year will include a 35-mm. screening of "Bound" and a screening of the beloved cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."

Israeli Choreographer Shahar Binyamini and Gesher Theatre to feature in Baku

BY JAMES EVANS — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:08:01 GMT

The Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF) will be showcasing two Israeli acts at this year's edition, starting at the end of October.

Noa Kirel, Jasmin Moallem to perform songs of fallen Nahal Oz soldiers at Tel Aviv memorial

BY WALLA — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:07:28 GMT

Amidst the soot, ash, and devastation, soldiers scouring the wreckage of Nahal Oz after October 7 found an unexpected fragile miracle: the beloved songbook of the girls serving at the outpost.

'I will survive!' Disco queen Gloria Gaynor to perform in Tel Aviv in April

BY WALLA AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:06:57 GMT

“I fell in love with Israel the first time I went there,” Gaynor said while receiving the 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. award the following year, presented annually by the Consulate-General of Israel.

Jerusalem’s Old City reveals its hidden beauty on Open Houses tours

BY BARRY DAVIS — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:08:13 GMT

Guided tours reveal the hidden architectural details, cultural heritage, and centuries of history woven into Jerusalem’s Old City.

Kfar Blum’s Voice of Music Festival offers five days of musical discovery in Israel's North

BY BARRY DAVIS — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:08:03 GMT

The Voice of Music Festival returns to Kfar Blum with an eclectic program of classical masterpieces, contemporary works and Israeli favorites.

LUMAGICA light festival returns to Tel Aviv's Hayarkon Park after 160,000 visitors in first edition

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:14:13 GMT

The international light exhibition will be available to visit starting from November 12 and features an updated thematic concept developed specifically for the local venue.

ANU marks Aliyah Day with a tribute to Jewish dining, memories, traditions

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:05:08 GMT

Now in its third year, the museum’s “Oleh Oleh” initiative is organized with Nefesh B’Nefesh, the Nadav Foundation, local authorities from around Israel, and organizations that support immigrants.

Erez Halevi, Israeli pop pioneer and voice of self-acceptance, dies at 71

BY WALLA — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:25:58 GMT

Israeli musician Erez Halevi, best known for the beloved song "Kach Bara Otcha Hateva," leaves behind a lasting legacy of individuality and acceptance.

Avi Nesher's ‘Our Loves’ turns tragedy into immersive cinema - review

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:18:11 GMT

The idea of people who thought they were as stressed as they could be on October 6 is a smart lens for tackling October 7. You get to know each character and are drawn into their stories.

Why American doctors travel to Israel for Magen David Adom training

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:22:18 GMT

MDA’s International Seminar brings American physicians and paramedics to train with Israel’s first responders to see how the country handles emergencies on a scale few medical professionals encounter

‘The Escape’ makes its debut, ‘Shalom’ enchants - review

BY HANNAH BROWN — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:52:10 GMT

In addition, "Cupertino" is a new series from Robert and Michelle King, the husband-and-wife duo behind "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight."

‘Waves’ captures thrill and tragedy of resistance at Prague radio station in ’68 - review

BY HANNAH BROWN — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:15:18 GMT

Much of Waves is about the exhilaration of resisting, and how exciting it can be to give people the knowledge they need, which is being kept from them, to make their own decisions.

First ever Israeli fashion museum anticipated to open in Tel Aviv in early 2027

BY MEITAL SHARABI — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:22:27 GMT

The Tel Aviv Fashion Museum, a joint initiative by Azrieli Group and fashion historian and curator Dr. Ya'ara Keydar, will be housed at Azrieli Sarona.

Eretz Nehederet returns with sharp election satire, Sydney Sweeney, flydubai spoof

BY HANNAH BROWN — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:18:12 GMT

Eretz Nehederet returned ahead of Israel's elections with Sydney Sweeney singing 'Ha Tikvah,' a flydubai hijacking spoof and biting satire targeting Netanyahu, Eisenkot, and reserve duty.

From forensic evidence to global accountability: Families demand the world hear the truth of Oct. 7

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:07:10 GMT

First international forensic conference on Oct 7 led by Hadassah Medical Center in partnership with the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem forensic experts shared accounts of efforts identify victims

Royal Ballet star Natalia Osipova returns to Israel with world premiere by Israeli choreographer

BY HANNAH BROWN — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:29:08 GMT

Royal Ballet principal Natalia Osipova returns to Israel on December 17 and 18 with 'Force of Nature,' a world premiere that combines classical ballet and contemporary dance.

Arava International Film Festival expands to two outdoor screens for 15th edition in November

BY HANNAH BROWN — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:21:00 GMT

The Arava International Film Festival returns November 4 to 14 with nine Israeli premieres, Hollywood classics, and two outdoor screens beneath the Negev desert sky.

German artist Barbara Hines unveils first solo exhibit in Israel after discovering Jewish roots

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:52:06 GMT

Unbeknownst to Hines, both of her parents were Jewish survivors who hid in plain sight as German Christians to evade the Nazis.

Faith, motherhood, and rock & roll: Three Israeli musicians reunite to form The Mothers

BY SHARON BEN DAVID — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:29:00 GMT

They once belonged to Tel Aviv's indie music scene before choosing different paths. Now, three Israeli musicians are finding their voices again through faith-inspired rock.

Mark Feuerstein heads to Israel to film new thriller

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:22:31 GMT

American-Jewish actor Mark Feuerstein is heading to Israel to begin filming 'Midair', an action-packed intelligence thriller for Yes co-starring Aviv Alush and Gal Malka.

Jerusalem Women's Film Festival to spotlight Israeli, international cinema and female filmmakers

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:22:17 GMT

The Jerusalem Women's Film Festival will honor Hanna Azoulay-Hasfari while screening new Israeli and international films exploring identity, family, mental health, and women's experiences.

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra launches landmark 90th season - preview

BY SARAH HERSHENSON — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:05:17 GMT

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra marks 90 consecutive seasons with 13 concert series, an anniversary festival, and an influx of younger concertgoers.

New Israeli documentary captures Soroka's fight to save lives on October 7

BY HANNAH BROWN — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:20:45 GMT

TV TIME: From an October 7 documentary at Soroka Hospital to a new Israeli thriller set in Colombia and the return of Practical Magic, this week's TV picks offer drama, suspense, and nostalgia.

Dr. Mike Evans leads October 7 solidarity gathering in Jerusalem

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH FOZ — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:57:21 GMT

More than 2,000 people from 123 countries attended the Friends of Zion event, which featured released hostages, bereaved families and Christian and Jewish leaders.

‘This is war’: Sylvan Adams warns of global campaign against Israel

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:48:49 GMT

“The world’s oldest hatred, antisemitism, was back with a vengeance, although the sad reality is that it had never really left,” he said.