Guggenheim Museum Too Jewish for Abu Dhabi
So the main reason for the killing of this mind-blowing project is fear of retaliation by the local Islamic gentry against big buildings with Jewish names.
‘The Zookeeper’s Wife’ Celebrates Polish Couple Who Hid Hundreds of Jews Among the Beasts
Some hid in animal cages, other in the villa's basement. Some were 'adopted' as fake family members or service staff.
Report: Mel Gibson Is the New Oskar Schindler
The Australian movie star and gifted director has been working overtime to clean up his act, a Herculean task if there ever was one.
Dames of the Dance – Megadance Spectacular
This year's show is dedicated to the memory of 13-year-old Hallel Yaffa Ariel, HY”D
Israeli Songwriters Co-Authored Russia’s Eurovision Entry – Which Could Be Banned [video]
On Monday, the Security Service of Ukraine announced they might bar Samoilova's entry into their country under Ukrainian law that forbids entry from across the Russian border.
Isidor Kaufmann’s ‘A Young Jewish Bride’ Auctioned
The subject of a Jewish woman is rare in Kaufmann's work, making this particular painting very unique.
Israel Rocks Shushan Purim in Jerusalem and Walled Cities!
During the day expect to see LOTS of costumes and happy faces in Jerusalem, especially around Safra Square, the biggest Purim street fair in the country.
Israeli Artists to Help Capture the Scene at South by Southwest Festival
Lukashevsky, Lukin, and Zourabova will be capturing the spirit of SXSW in sketchbooks and on canvas when they set up their easels at different locations throughout the festival.
Gustav Metzger, Father of Auto-Destructive Art, Dead at 90
The Who's Pete Townshend who studied under Metzger claimed the latter's teachings had inspired him to destroy guitars onstage at the conclusion of his band's concerts.
President Rivlin Mourns Photographer David Rubinger
Rubinger was the Israeli photographer who shot the famous photo of three Israeli paratroopers after the liberation of the Western Wall on the third day of the Six-Day War.
Israeli Art Exhibit, Highlighting Refugee Crisis, Open at UN Delegate’s Entrance
The exhibit draws attention to the refugee crisis and features works of welded iron superimposed over Reuter’s photographs of refugees.
Tziporah Malkah, Netanyahu’s Tycoon Friend’s Former Fiancée, Booted Off Aussie Reality Show
She was engaged to billionaire businessman James Packer until the couple separated in 1998 after five years together and a two-year engagement.
PA, Gaza, Erupt in Raucous Joy as Local Singer Wins ‘Arab Idol’ [video]
Yacoub Shahin, a native of Bethlehem, was the choice of fans from across the Middle East, beating Israeli Arab Amir Dandan and Yemeni Ammar Mohammed in the final round.
Lower East Side Shul Holds Third Annual Cholent Cook-Off Competition
Who will be crowned the new Stanton cholent champion?
Lebanese Producer to Shoot First Arab Zombie TV Series
The Arabic-language series is based on a mutating zombie virus which affects different Arab countries in different ways.
Disney Drops YouTube Star over ‘Death to All Jews’ Episode
The star defended himself by saying it wasn't as if he himself had called on his viewers to recite the offensive message along with him,
Nazi Looted Dutch Old Master Painting Returned to Max Stern Foundation
Dusseldorf art gallery owner Max Stern was expelled from the Reich Chamber of Fine Arts in 1935, because of his religion, and was forced to sell his collection.
Oprah Sells Klimt’s Nazi-Looted Painting in China for $150 Million
In November 2006, Christie's auction house sold "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer Yisrael Beiteinu" for almost $88 million to Oprah Winfrey.
Jewish-Indian Artist Anish Kapoor Receives $1 Million 2017 Genesis Prize
'Anish’s commitment to alleviate the plight of Syrian refugees will resonate with the Jewish community, especially young Jews, everywhere.'
$10,000 Jerusalem Photo Challenge Aiming for 50,000 Online Submissions
'Our aim in this photo challenge is to uncover forgotten memories and get an exciting encounter of Jerusalem’s history in a frame.'
Biggest Marc Chagall Exhibition in Canada Focuses on his Music
The multidisciplinary exhibition is the first to focus on Chagall’s profound connection to music in his life and work.
2017 Oscar-Nominated Iranian Director Banned by Trump Order
'The Salesman' tells the story of a young couple who are amateur actors appearing in a production of Arthur Miller’s 'Death of A Salesman.'
Actress Mary Tyler Moore Has Died at 80
Mary Tyler Moore was best known in her roles as an all-around, wholesome role model during the 1960s and 1970s.
Israeli Driver to become NASCAR’s First Full-Time Jewish Driver
Day was supported by Jewish attorney David Levin, who gave him $60,000 from his retirement account to fund his car.
Otto Freundlich, Len Lye, Lygia Clark, Blinky Palermo in Israel Museum’s The Shadow of...
Works by four pioneering artists who, despite working in different times and places, developed similar visual languages – shedding new light on 20th-century abstract art.
$10 Million Grant Awarded to Museum of Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot
The grant is the largest awarded to Beit Hatfutsot from a U.S. philanthropic foundation in its 40-year history.
No Joy in Yeshivaville: Ringling Brothers Strike their Tent after Passover
The women-free show for the Orthodox Jewish audience included clowns, animals, tight-rope dancers, a basketball team on unicycles and acrobats.
UK to Loan Bust of Winston Churchill After Trump Requests Its Return to White...
British aristocracy have apparently not yet recovered from President Obama's insult, despite the gesture of conciliation by a new incoming president.
‘Boycott This!’ Anti-BDS Documentary Makes It to Shorts Festivals [video]
Viewers join comedian Brad Stine on a journey in search of truth that takes him across the US and Israel.
German Frozen Pizza Maker Returns Painting Nazis Forced Jewish Owner to Sell
The heirs did not know their painting's whereabouts before Dr Oetker contacted them, saying they were going to return it 'for moral reasons.'