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Handwritten 15th-century psalter by Brigittine nuns set for auction

The psalm collection was handwritten and decorated by the nuns of the Brigittine convent Mariënwater in the Netherlands.

 Handwritten 15th-century psalter by Brigittine nuns set for auction.
 A SCENE from 'Holding Liat'

Tribeca festival to feature films of Israeli and Jewish interest

 ‘COMING HOME’ and ‘Brothers’ are two of the featured performances of this year’s Israel Festival.

A dream of recovery, amid reality of war: Israel Festival goes to the periphery

Azealia Banks performs in London, England, Jan. 27, 2019.

Azealia Banks: 'I'm a Zionist, no black person should be supporting Palestine'


Three artists, three questions: New artists explain what inspires them, sets them apart

The Artists Greenhouse section highlights new, independent artists. Selection is anonymous and takes over half a year.

 SHIRLEY MONEYHON

An October 7 hero: The story of Nova music festival's Janusz Korczak

From his perch amplifying the trance music on October 7, Matan Lior took charge and saved dozens of lives.

 OPHER AND Sara’le Lior give a talk at the site of the Supernova music festival in front of a display honoring their son, Matan

‘Since You Left’: A final song by Beniho Biton released months after his murder on October 7

“Since You Left” was released as part of the “Netzach” (Eternity) Project, an initiative founded by musicians and producers, many of whom also lost loved ones in the October 7 attacks.

Since You Left / Beniho Biton, of blessed memory

From Ramle to Orange County: Maya Vorobyov discusses her past, present, and future

“I took Zionism and Judaism for granted. I never imagined that I could be targeted," says the executive director of TalkIsrael, "Looking back I truly believe everything happened for a reason.”

 ‘I TRULY believe everything happens for a reason.’

Yayoi Kusama’s stunning mirror room to light up Tel Aviv Museum permanently

Three years after the closure of Kusama’s hugely successful exhibition at the museum, one of her works will join its permanent collection starting next month.

 Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room.

Yair Vardi, Israeli dance visionary, dies at 76

Yair Vardi, the dancer-choreographer who shaped Israel's contemporary dance landscape, died of cancer.

 YAIR VARDI

Lidar technology reveals lost world of the 'Cloud People' in the Andes

'This discovery fundamentally expands our understanding of Gran Pajatén,' says de la Puente Brunke.

 Lidar technology reveals lost world of the 'Cloud People' in the Andes.

The matriarchal language: Ladino singer Nani Vazana on her rise to fame

Nani Vazana explained that Ladino, not just in her personal story, is the matriarchal language.

 NANI VAZANA: Restoring traditions

'Bad Shabbos' brings a load of good laughs and Jewish comedy – review

'Bad Shabbos' will definitely offend some people, but it will leave many others laughing with its Jewish comedy.

 A SCENE from ‘Bad Shabbos.’

The ultimate retreat: A glimpse into the new luxury wellness center in Gilboa

Now open: BRIAA in Gilboa – 48 stone rooms, chef-made vegan cuisine, and 3 retreat programs for body and soul, by retreat pioneer Jerry Mintz, set in the stunning Gilboa landscape.

BRIAA in Gilboa

The most prolific couples from history, mythology, and fiction - explainer

In many spheres of endeavor, people pair up to maximize their efforts to achieve their goals. So let’s take a look at some dynamic duos.

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in a lobby card for the 1935 film ‘Top Hat’