23+ min ago (74+ words) [Israel-Prize winning filmmaker Ram Loevy. (photo credit: TOMER APPELBAUM)]After the Six-Day War, Loevy helped set up the Israel Broadcasting Authority and Channel One in the late Sixties. He also taught at several film schools. Israel Prize-winning director Ram Loevy passes away at 85 After the Six-Day War, Loevy helped set up the Israel Broadcasting Authority and Channel One in the late Sixties. He also taught at several film schools....

13+ hour, 39+ min ago (76+ words) [DANCER ADVA YERMIYAHU will be accompanied by flamenco guitarist Manuel Cazas. (photo credit: SHMULIK BALMAS)]His approach is meticulous. Each of Haza's songs is adapted into flamenco palos, distinct rhythmic frameworks that give each piece a particular emotional character. Ofra Haza's melodies meet Andalusian flamenco in new Jerusalem premiere His approach is meticulous. Each of Haza's songs is adapted into flamenco palos, distinct rhythmic frameworks that give each piece a particular emotional character....

13+ hour, 40+ min ago (93+ words) [Jerusalem Theatre (photo credit: Rebecca Crown Auditorium)]The movie is fast-paced, with a kind of sitcom quality. While Once Upon My Mother has its share of clich's in its script and plot, the acting and the basic premise keep it entertaining throughout. New French film reimagines the Jewish mother archetype through a Moroccan Mizrahi lens - review The movie is fast-paced, with a kind of sitcom quality. While Once Upon My Mother has its share of clich's in its script and plot, the acting and the basic premise keep it entertaining throughout....

17+ hour, 35+ min ago (97+ words) [Tom Stoppard poses with the award for Best Play for "Leopoldstadt" at the 76th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, US, June 11, 2023. (photo credit: REUTERS/AMR ALFIKY)]Tom Stoppard, the playwright who fused wit, philosophy, and emotional depth in works from Arcadia to Leopoldstadt, has died at 87, ending an extraordinary chapter in modern theater. Tom Stoppard, acclaimed playwright of "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern," dies at 87 Tom Stoppard, the playwright who fused wit, philosophy, and emotional depth in works from Arcadia to Leopoldstadt, has died at 87, ending an extraordinary chapter in modern theater....

22+ hour, 45+ min ago (86+ words) At the beginning of the Second Temple period, in the Persian era of the 4th to 5th centuries BCE, pigs did not have a unique status; other animals were viewed as equally non-kosher. 'A 3,000-Year History of Jews and the Pig': A Hebrew, Talmud, rabbinic expert goes "whole hog" At the beginning of the Second Temple period, in the Persian era of the 4th to 5th centuries BCE, pigs did not have a unique status; other animals were viewed as equally non-kosher....

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (89+ words) [ASSI DAYAN in "B'Tipul.' (photo credit: Dudi Hasson/Hot and Next TV)]TV Time: The nine most enjoyable hours of television you are likely to see this year are the rerelease of The Beatles Anthology, which includes never-before-released footage of the band. B'Tipul at 20: The series that made therapy must-watch television TV Time: The nine most enjoyable hours of television you are likely to see this year are the rerelease of The Beatles Anthology, which includes never-before-released footage of the band....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (62+ words) [Osi Wald's "Lights All Askew in the Heavens' animation showing tries to make sense of contemporary woes by dipping into the past. (photo credit: Osi Wald)]The annual Outline Festival spreads moving and intriguing aesthetics around town. Dropping a line or two: A look at the 2025 Jerusalem Outline Festival The annual Outline Festival spreads moving and intriguing aesthetics around town....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (54+ words) [DORIT FIGOVICH GODDARD (photo credit: Opher Goddard)]The selection of 77 artists from over 600 Israeli artists, who responded to the open call, is inspiring. Three artists, three questions: The 9th Biennale for Drawing in Israel The selection of 77 artists from over 600 Israeli artists, who responded to the open call, is inspiring....

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (77+ words) [Olwen Fouere attends the premiere of ]Fou'r', known for'roles in The Crown, Derry Girls, and Fantastic Beasts, became the second entertainment figure from Ireland to reject the honor this week after filmmaker Margo Harkin. Olwen Fou'r' rejects honorary doctorate from University of Galway due to Israeli ties - report Fou'r', known for roles in The Crown, Derry Girls, and Fantastic Beasts, became the second entertainment figure from Ireland to reject the honor this week after filmmaker Margo Harkin....

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (71+ words) [ An illustrative photo of religious books. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)]Three titles garnered the recommendation of the Association of Jewish Libraries: "Construction Site, Hanukkah Lights," "Banana Menorah," and "Lost and Found Hanukkah." From golems to Horton to banana menorahs: This year's Hanukkah kids' books light up the imagination Three titles garnered the recommendation of the Association of Jewish Libraries: "Construction Site, Hanukkah Lights," "Banana Menorah," and "Lost and Found Hanukkah."...