The Israeli Painter Obsessed With Donald Trump
Iddo Markus couldn't stop painting Donald Trump. Now he deals with people reacting with anger and disgust to his work
Israeli Culture
The Forgotten Female Architects Who Changed the Face of Pre-state Israel
Elsa Gidoni's buildings in New York and Berlin became famous, but her work in 1930s Tel Aviv was largely forgotten. Now Gidoni and other female pioneering architects receive the spotlight
Theater
Banned Play on Palestinian Prisoners, Occupation Throws Israeli Theater Festival Into Turmoil
Artistic director quits popular Acre Fringe Theater Festival after public steering committee disqualifies 'Prisoners of Occupation'
Boycotting Settlement Show Could Cost Habima Actors a Third of Their Salary
One actor has opted not to appear in Kiryat Arba on November 10, but replacement has agreed to step in as one-off, meaning actor will not be hit financially.
Min. Regev Mulls Cancelling Habima's Status as Israel's National Theater
The culture minister has appointed a panel to discuss as-yet unpublished state comptroller report regarding veteran Tel Aviv-based theater.
Roger Waters Chides Bon Jovi for Choosing to Perform in Israel
The prominent BDS activist tells the band that they have lost the opportunity to 'stand on the side of justice.'
Matisyahu Confirms He Will Perform at Spanish Festival After Getting Apology
The reggae festival disinvited the Jewish-American musician due to pressure from the BDS movement, then reinstated the invitation.
A Singer With a Blunt Message for Israel: Don’t Mess With Converts
Avior Byron, hailed as Israel’s first religious protest singer, belts out ballads against rabbis who are, well, out of tune with Jews by Choice.
Portrait of Amy Winehouse as a Fragile Jewish Girl
The film 'Amy' portrays a formidable musical talent who fell victim to her addictions, an eating disorder and the people who should have helped her, but didn't.
After Israeli Arab Actor Refuses to Perform in Jordan Valley, Culture Minister Threatens to Cut Funds
Norman Issa says pressure on him to perform in place he is politically opposed to 'borders on extortion.'
Laying Out Anti-boycott Plans, Culture Minister Miri Regev Booed at Israeli Film Festival
A mainly student audience protested when the culture minister vowed not to support voices seeking to tarnish Israel’s image, but applauded when she promised funding for art in the periphery.
From Whitney Houston to Jewish Prayer: A Ukrainian Pop Diva Aims for Israeli Stardom
Irene Rosenfeld, a finalist in Ukrainian Pop Idol, has brought her powerhouse voice and big-time dreams to Israel.
