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Jessica Steinberg

Jessica Steinberg

Jessica Steinberg, The Times of Israel's culture and lifestyles editor, covers the Sabra scene from south to north and back to the center
September 14, 2026, 2:20 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 14 – IDF rejects film’s claim Israel killed Gazans with AI-assisted targeting
Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian discusses controversy over ‘NAZA’ documentary, Hamas commanders killed in Gaza, West Bank unrest and how the IDF blew up a Hezbollah complex
By Jessica Steinberg and Emanuel Fabian
From the official Facebook page of the Hapoel Jerusalem soccer club, which announced May 15, 2025, that it will mark the 100th year of its establishment with a new logo featuring the image of fan Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a Hamas hostage murdered in captivity (Courtesy)
September 12, 2026, 7:54 am
New Jerusalem basketball team pays homage to group of six hostages slain by Hamas
Semi-professional Hapoel HaShisha, ‘The Six,’ honors Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Ori Danino, Alex Lubanov, Eden Yerushalmi and Almog Sarusi, who were killed in a Gaza tunnel in August 2024
By Jessica Steinberg
US film director Quentin Tarantino arrives for the screening of the film “Nouvelle Vague” (New Wave) at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 17, 2025. (Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP)
September 11, 2026, 10:49 am
Tarantino laughs loudly at the movies, including his own, some Israelis say
The ‘Kill Bill’ director, who is married to an Israeli and lives in Tel Aviv some of the year, reportedly annoys moviegoers at local theaters by laughing at inappropriate moments
By Jessica Steinberg
US bureau chief Jacob Magid appears on the Daily Briefing with host Jessica Steinberg (Courtesy)
September 10, 2026, 1:59 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 10: Board of Peace says PM cooperated on Gaza — until he entered campaign mode
US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses BoP conversations at the MEAD conference, Trump’s messaging on UK sanctions, and PA concerns about a visa for Abbas to head to NY
By Jessica Steinberg and Jacob Magid
Director Moshe Rosenthal at the Ophir Awards on September 9, 2026 for his film, 'Tell Me Everything,' which won ten awards (Nir Aronson/Shlomi Yosef/Israeli Academy of Film and Television)
September 10, 2026, 1:41 am
Coming-of-age tale ‘Tell Me Everything’ wins best film as it dominates Ophir Awards
‘Where To?’ finishes as second big winner of the night with awards for best actor, best supporting actor; Yevgenia Dodina named best actress for role in ‘Mama’ after seven previous nominations
By Jessica Steinberg
Composer Gilad Benamram working on the score for the fifth and final season of 'Fauda,' which premiered on Netflix on September 8, 2026 (Courtesy)
September 8, 2026, 7:24 pm
‘Fauda’ composer channels October 7 trauma into new season’s searing soundtrack
All eight episodes premiere worldwide on Netflix, with Gilad Benamram’s new score, rewritten around Israel’s complex emotional landscape following the Hamas onslaught
By Jessica Steinberg
News editor Ben Sales appears on the Daily Briefing with podcast host Jessica Steinberg (Flash 90)
September 6, 2026, 1:54 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 6: Netanyahu has burned bridges. How will that play out at the polls?
News editor Ben Sales discusses the US ambassador’s reaction to violent settlers, pitfalls for the PM in Israel’s upcoming election, and antisemitic similarities on the US political spectrum
By Jessica Steinberg and Ben Sales
Dudu Tassa (left) and Jonny Greenwood in June 2024. (Shin Katan)
September 4, 2026, 7:25 am
In first, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa to open Jerusalem’s Oud Festival
English guitarist slammed by BDS returns to Israel to perform with longtime musical collaborator at annual event
By Jessica Steinberg
US bureau chief Jacob Magid appears on the Times of Israel Daily Briefing with host Jessica Steinberg (AP)
September 3, 2026, 2:49 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 3: Will sanctions succeed against Iran where military force hasn’t?
US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses evolving US policy on Iran and DC’s stronger tone on West Bank settler violence, and updates us on Gaza policies, Palestinian banking and PA elections
By Jessica Steinberg and Jacob Magid
Gal Gadot shares more details about the DC Studios Wonder Woman franchise with 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast host Josh Horowitz in August 2026 (Screenshot/Josh Horowitz via YouTube)
September 1, 2026, 5:30 pm
Gal Gadot confirms she was cut from Wonder Woman franchise
Actress says she wasn’t surprised by cold shoulder from DC Studios, is grateful she ‘got to wear’ the superhero’s boots
By Jessica Steinberg
Shuli Rand, left, and rapper Jimbo J duet their hit songs ahead of Rosh Hashanah, in August 2026. (YouTube screenshot)
September 1, 2026, 4:23 am
Rapper Jimbo J and actor Shuli Rand duet in optimistic mashup
The two Israeli stars share lyrics about pain, conflict and the future from their individual hit songs, ‘White Sail’ and ‘White Heart’
By Jessica Steinberg
Political correspondent Sam Sokol appears on the Daily Briefing with host Jessica Steinberg (Flash 90)
August 31, 2026, 1:39 pm
Daily Briefing Aug. 31: Splinter parties jockey for position as election deadline looms
Political correspondent Sam Sokol discusses ‘third bloc’ political parties ahead of September 8 deadline for forming slates, and the new ultra-Orthodox party, The Charedi Public
By Jessica Steinberg and Sam Sokol
Dancer and choreographer Dor Pazuelo performing in the 2025 Jerusalem Solo International Dance Festival; this year's edition takes place September 15-19, 2026 (Liron Wiseman)
August 31, 2026, 9:43 am
Jerusalem dance event struggles with boycott pressures, but moves ahead
Jerusalem Solo International Dance Festival will celebrate five years, hosting 17 artists from 11 countries
By Jessica Steinberg
Former hostage Emily Damari, right, marries Danielle Amit, center; Damari's mother, Mandy Damari, far left, on August 27, 2026 (Courtesy)
August 28, 2026, 2:40 pm
Former hostage Emily Damari marries food influencer Danielle Amit in emotional ceremony
Damari, who had to hide her sexual orientation from Hamas captors, was smiling broadly as she lowered the veil on her now-wife’s head
By Jessica Steinberg
An image from 'The Campaign,' an investigative documentary examining the anti-Israel Hamas social media campaign (Courtesy)
August 28, 2026, 5:16 am
A new documentary finds orchestrating hands behind global online hate after October 7
‘The Campaign,’ based on Warren Kinsella’s ‘The Hidden Hand,’ weaves in-depth interviews with investigative reporting to reveal a social media movement that spread anti-Israel messaging, fueling antisemitism
By Jessica Steinberg
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