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Jessica Steinberg covers the Sabra scene from south to north and back to the center.
From 'Til Kingdom Come,' a new documentary about the unlikely relationship between Jews and evangelical Christians, premiering on Kan 11 on October 28, 2020 (Courtesy Maya Zinshtein)
October 28, 2020, 11:34 am
Documentary eyes Evangelicals: Trump’s 2016 win, Jerusalem embassy and beyond
2 Israeli filmmakers do a deep dive into the Evangelical Christian community and its Jewish connection in ‘Til Kingdom Come
By Jessica Steinberg
Animal masks, part of the opening event at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo of The 12th Manofim Jerusalem Contemporary Art Festival on October 27, 2020 (courtesy, Dana Levi)
October 27, 2020, 12:42 am
Annual Manofim contemporary art festival goes online
Event, created to introduce Jerusalemites to local art spaces and galleries, will take place October 27-29
By Jessica Steinberg
Equestrian Nancy Zeitlin, the American-Israeli rider who is the subject of 'UnReined,' a new documentary about her life (Courtesy UnReined)
October 25, 2020, 1:19 pm
Record-breaking equestrian stars in new doc weaving her history with Israel’s
‘UnReined’ follows highs and lows of Nancy Zeitlin, a US-born Israeli who went from horse riding with the Tel Aviv elite to working as head trainer at the Jericho Equestrian Club
By Jessica Steinberg
American author Paul Auster will speak in a webinar as part of Docustream, the October 2020 screenings produced by the DocAviv Festival that will show 'Paul Auster: What If' (Courtesy Docustream)
October 25, 2020, 2:16 am
Paul Auster to discuss his dream of America with Israelis
A webinar with the writer alongside a screening of the documentary ‘Paul Auster: What If’ is scheduled for October 28
By Jessica Steinberg
Actor Yehuda Barkan in 2020 (video screenshot)
October 25, 2020, 12:59 am
He made Israel laugh: Actor and prankster Yehuda Barkan dies of COVID-19
75-year-old icon was known for 1970s cult classics and for his hidden prank movies
By Jessica Steinberg
Wissim Jabroun on the oud, part of this year's Oud Festival 2020 that will be held online, November 19-28, 2020 (Courtesy Wissim Jabroun)
October 22, 2020, 3:13 pm
Show goes on for annual Oud Festival, held online for free
November fest highlights local musicians singing in Hebrew, Arabic and Ladino
By Jessica Steinberg
Sigalit Landau's 'Squirting Cucumber,' one of the sculptures on display on 'Returning to Nature' at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens (Courtesy Jerusalem Botanical Gardens)
October 22, 2020, 11:00 am
Jerusalem’s Botanical Gardens bring sculpture to green spaces
The urban nature site launches ‘Returning to Nature’ exhibit, offering outdoor access to arts and culture
By Jessica Steinberg
'Valley of Tears,' a KAN 11 series about the Yom Kippur War, launches October 19, 2020, with world rights purchased by HBO Max (Courtesy KAN 11)
October 20, 2020, 2:53 pm
TV show sold to HBO about Yom Kippur War premieres in Israel
‘Valley of Tears,’ Israel’s most expensive TV series ever, opens on Kan to viewer acclaim
By Jessica Steinberg
Illustrative: Israeli performing artist Eylon Nuphar appeared on the cover of LaIsha after a recent mastectomy to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2020. (Courtesy Eitan Tal/LaIsha)
October 19, 2020, 2:40 pm
Performing artist poses bare-chested after double mastectomy
Women’s magazine ‘LaIsha’ features Eylon Nuphar on October cover following her breast surgery the previous month
By Jessica Steinberg
Joanna Jones' 'Wall Flower' will be featured in the Fresh Paint art fair, October 28, 2020 (Courtesy Yair Meyuhas)
October 19, 2020, 2:40 pm
Annual Fresh Paint art fair to launch free, digital version
Tagged as Israel’s largest such event, exhibits featuring new and established artists will be available online October 28
By Jessica Steinberg
Wine experts Roni Saslove (left) and Guy Haran (second from left) partnered with graphic design artist Itamar Gur and photographer David Silverman (right) to create 'Wine Journey,' a guide to Israeli wineries (Courtesy Wine Journey)
October 16, 2020, 11:17 am
Vineyard visit? Wine not, write 2 oenophiles in fresh guide to Israeli wineries
Blocked from giving tours during coronavirus closure, Roni Saslove and Guy Haran pen and crowdfund ‘Wine Journey Israeli Adventure’
By Jessica Steinberg
The Vibers, Yael Tal (left) and Michal Karni, bring their grandmothers' Yiddish heritage to life with their electronic-swing video (Courtesy Vibers)
October 15, 2020, 8:38 pm
Yiddish classic gets electronic redo in retro video
The Vibers, two Tel Aviv actresses, revamped ‘Bei Mir Bistu Shein,’ sung to them by their beloved grandmothers
By Jessica Steinberg
Ma'aleh Film School created a competition for up to two-minute films about home, for creators from the world over (Courtesy of Ma'aleh)
October 15, 2020, 6:59 pm
Stuck at home? This film school wants you to make a movie about it
Creators from around the globe encouraged to send in films of up to two minutes
By Jessica Steinberg
A tour group listens to a guide at the Armon Hanatziv Promenade in Jerusalem against the backdrop of the Old City in 2018 (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
October 14, 2020, 4:47 pm
Whither the Jerusalem Promenade? Locals air fears on Facebook
When a representative for the Haas family, which funded the scenic lookout, asks what the site needs, a consensus appears: more lighting and security, no Disney attractions
By Jessica Steinberg
'Valley of Tears,' a KAN 11 series about the Yom Kippur War, launches October 19, 2020, with world rights purchased by HBO Max (Courtesy KAN 11)
October 14, 2020, 3:09 pm
HBO purchases rights for Israeli TV series about Yom Kippur War
Kan’s ‘Valley of Tears’ tells fictionalized stories of soldiers during 1973 war, coming to Israeli screens on October 19
By Jessica Steinberg
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