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Zahava Presser
Zahava Presser
A group of visitors interacting with Ezri Tarazi’s table, 'Remapping,' 2015. (Oded Antman)
August 16, 2015, 3:01 am
At Tower of David, ancient stones host modern art ode to Jerusalem
Bezalel Academy professors exhibit interpretations of their hometown through industrial design in the Old City museum
By Zahava Presser
For Ahmed Ahmed and Rabbi Bob Alper, peace is no joking matter. (Haifa English Theater)
August 14, 2015, 11:30 am
A rabbi and an Arab walk into a bar — and come out best friends
They say laughter is the best medicine, but is it also the long-sought solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict?
By Zahava Presser
Customers browse at the India booth in the International Pavilion at the 40th annual Hutzot Hayotzer fair from August 2-15, 2015 in Jerusalem. (Zahava Presser/The Times of Israel)
August 12, 2015, 2:58 pm
Crowds and crafts galore at annual Jerusalem fair
Offering booths to browse and beer to imbibe, the 40th annual International Arts and Crafts Fair at Hutzot Hayotzer is packed despite the heat
By Zahava Presser
A scene from 'Salah o Sabo' by Bezalel photography graduate Salam Qasem which explores her two nephews' play while living behind Jerusalem’s security barrier (courtesy)
August 9, 2015, 2:45 am
Five recent Israeli design school grads to watch
From 3D printed haute couture to a video of Palestinian boys at play behind the security barrier, these young artists are already making their marks
By Zahava Presser
Dani Peleg, at her home studio with a selection of her 3D printed clothing (Zahava Presser/Times of Israel)
August 3, 2015, 11:06 pm
Designer creates clothing collection from a 3D printer
Student Danit Peleg’s final project offers dresses and stiletto heels that can be cleaned in the dishwasher
By Zahava Presser
Eric Bokobza's 'Tu B'shvat,' 2014, oil on acrylic on canvas (Photo credit: Ron Arda)
July 30, 2015, 2:37 pm
The artist whose life began with Elijah
Eric Bokobza tells the story of his life in ‘United Colors of Judaica,’ a new exhibit at Beit Hatfutsot
By Zahava Presser
Talia Lakritz as one of the characters she assumes for her "18 Things" YouTube video (Courtesy YouTube screen grab)
July 22, 2015, 1:44 am
A YouTube ode to Orthodox Jewish feminists
A Barnard student listed 18 things these women are tired of hearing, and racked up 12,000 views
By Zahava Presser
Young filmmakers work on a scene at the Mamilla Mall during the Jerusalem Film Festival, July 2015. (Hadas Parush)
July 21, 2015, 5:27 am
Issues of faith win over judges at Jerusalem Film Festival
As annual film feast ends, a look at the prizewinners including ‘Tikkun,’ ‘JeruZalem’ and ‘Hotline’
By Jessica Steinberg, Zahava Presser and Eric Cortellessa
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