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English-language daily newspaper published in Jerusalem. It publishes in English: we summarize its reports, link to the originals and compare them with 43 other newsrooms.
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Language and baseEnglish · JerusalemFounded 1932
The last 30 days
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69%first to report
292 mintypical time behind the first report
100%carry a named author
15%opinion and analysis
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The Jerusalem Post's tone this month is neutral, close to the rest of the centrist press. On Netanyahu, the United States, the IDF, Iran and Eisenkot its wording is in step with the other newsrooms.
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Culture · 5h agoAmerican Saxophonist Neal Sugarman to Perform at Tel Aviv Jazz FestivalAmerican saxophonist Neal Sugarman will perform at the free Tel Aviv Jazz Festival from November 19-21, collaborating with Israeli guitarist Ron Magril. Sugarman, based in Switzerland, emphasized the importance of ensemble playing and musical connection over technicality. The festival, organized by the Municipality of Tel Aviv-Jaffa and Teder Group, aims to showcase diverse musical talent and make jazz accessible to all.Culture · 7h agoIsraeli Parenting Fosters Early Independence, Shaping Capable ChildrenIsraeli parenting often grants children significant independence from a young age, with examples including first graders using public transport alone and eight-year-olds attending late-night bonfires. This approach, initially surprising to parents from other cultures, is seen as shaping children into more confident and resourceful individuals. The author reflects on how this early trust builds capabilities that may prepare them for future responsibilities, including military service.Culture · 10h agoJacob's Well in Turkey Reopens, Site of Biblical Love StoryJacob's Well in Haran, Turkey, a site central to the biblical love story of Jacob and Rachel, has reopened to tourists after renovations by Turkish authorities. The well, also sacred to Muslims, has been preserved for millennia and features a structure with stairs leading to the water. Historically a gathering place for Jewish communities and considered a site for prayer, efforts are now underway to revive these traditions. The site's spiritual significance is highlighted by local beliefs in its healing powers and its deep connection to biblical narratives.Culture · 12h agoDead Poets Society Premieres on Israeli StageThe film "Dead Poets Society" will premiere as a Hebrew-language stage play at Tel Aviv's Beit Lessin Theatre on Saturday, November 28. Directed by Eldar Gohar Groisman, the adaptation features a cast led by Yehezkel Lazarov. The play explores themes of unconventional teaching and independent thought within a strict academic environment.Culture · 12h agoAncient Tunnels and Byzantine Church Open to Public in IsraelAn ancient archaeological complex, including Bar Kokhba revolt-era hiding tunnels and a Byzantine church, has been opened to the public at Horvat Burgin in Israel's Adullam-France Park. The site, which was extensively excavated and conserved by the IAA and KKL-JNF, represents a significant Jewish settlement from the Second Temple period. Officials highlighted the importance of preserving heritage and promoting tourism, with the Heritage Minister emphasizing the site's connection to Jewish roots and national identity.Culture · 15h agoNew Jerusalem Restaurant Tzvi Offers Affordable Smoked MeatsTzvi, a new 30-seat restaurant in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood, offers affordable, high-quality smoked meats and other dishes. Owned by Meira and Elad Hayut, the establishment focuses on fresh Argentinian meat and house-made accompaniments. The menu features a popular large smoked platter for NIS 260, steaks, and a notable chocolate mousse dessert. The restaurant also includes a butcher shop and offers Shabbat takeout.Culture · 15h agoZur Winery Emerges as a Rising Star with New EstateZur Winery has opened a new estate facility and is gaining recognition from sommeliers for its quality wines, appearing on lists in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Paris. Owner and winemaker Itamar Aviran, inspired by his wife and family land, transitioned from grape grower to winemaker, establishing the winery near Tel Gezer. The winery focuses on estate-grown wines, particularly whites and roses, with new releases like the Levanter Blanc de Noir 2025 and Sharkiya 2023 garnering attention.Culture · 15h agoHenny Shor Shares Five Hearty Soup Recipes for Winter Shabbat MealsHenny Shor shares five hearty soup recipes for Israel's cooler winter weather, including lentil, zucchini pesto, and coconut curry pumpkin soups, along with garlic knot bread. The recipes are presented as comforting and easy-to-prepare meals suitable for Shabbat. Shor emphasizes the emotional significance of homemade soup and the love that goes into its preparation.Culture · 18h agoJerusalem Film Festival Explores Global Cultures and Human ConditionThe 15th Anthropological Film Festival in Jerusalem, running November 17-19, will screen 14 international documentaries exploring global cultures and the human condition. The festival, a collaboration with the Hebrew University, features films from Austria, Italy, Brazil, Ukraine, and the Dominican Republic. Discussions with filmmakers and academics will accompany the screenings, with a particular focus on how themes of cultural tension, displacement, and conflict resonate with contemporary Israeli society.Culture · 20h agoIsrael Music Showcase Festival Highlights Diverse Talent in Jerusalem and Tel AvivThe 2026 Israel Music Showcase Festival will run from November 17-22 in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, featuring 50 shows across diverse genres. Organized by The Yellow Submarine with government and municipal support, the event aims to promote Israeli artists globally. The festival will host international industry professionals and showcase a wide range of performers, including Yael Deckelbaum, Ester Rada, and Daniel Zamir, highlighting Israel's rich cultural diversity.Culture · 20h agoNavigating Grief: A Guide to Jewish Mourning TraditionsClinical psychologist Batya Ludman provides a guide to the Jewish mourning tradition of shiva, a seven-day period of grief following a death. The tradition offers a structured way for mourners to receive support from visitors, share memories, and begin the healing process. Ludman emphasizes the importance of personalized grieving, the unpredictable nature of loss, and offers advice for visitors and for helping children cope with death. The article is adapted from her book "The Jewish Journey Through Loss: From Death to Healing."Culture · 1d agoReview: Noa Yedlin's 'House Arrest' Explores Family Secrets Amidst ScandalNoa Yedlin's novel 'House Arrest,' recently translated into English, examines the impact of corruption charges against Elisheva Fogel, vice-chair of the Hirsch Center for Peace, on her three children. The story, told mainly through the eyes of her son Barak, explores family secrets and the psychological toll of scandal. Yedlin's distinctive writing style, featuring long sentences and unconventional dialogue punctuation, enhances the narrative's intensity. The novel questions the nature of peace activism and keeps the reader in suspense regarding Fogel's guilt.Culture · 1d agoTel Aviv University Faculty Demand Naming of Convicted HarasserTel Aviv University faculty members are demanding the university reveal the identity of a professor emeritus convicted of sexual harassment. They argue that keeping the professor's name confidential, while allowing him to return to advising students in two years, compromises student safety and informed decision-making. The faculty also criticized the consideration of the professor's scientific contributions in sentencing and are calling for new university policies on disciplinary actions.Culture · 1d agoIsraeli Dramedy 'Nothing Happened' Explores Infidelity, Other Political Dramas RecommendedThe new Israeli dramedy "Nothing Happened" explores infidelity and honesty, starring Liat Harlev and Assi Cohen. The series, created by Shirli Moshaioff, premiered on Hot 3 and is available on VOD platforms. The article also recommends political dramas like "Game Change," "Recount," and "The Wire" for viewers interested in political themes, drawing parallels to the current Israeli political landscape.Culture · 1d agoBenefit Concert for Leket Israel Features Gil Shohat and Tali KetzefPianist Gil Shohat and soprano Tali Ketzef will perform a Hanukkah benefit concert on December 7 in Kfar Shmaryahu, with proceeds going to Leket Israel. The "Viva La Diva" concert will premiere a new program celebrating women in music. The Herzliya Cultural Group, which organized the event, has donated over NIS 150,000 to charities and has a history of hosting lectures for English speakers. Tickets cost NIS 250.Culture · 1d ago · also in 2 newsroomsSteven Van Zandt Launches Holocaust Education Initiative Using MusicRock legend Steven Van Zandt has launched a Holocaust education initiative called TeachRock, using popular music to teach about Jewish heritage and the Holocaust. Concerned about rising antisemitism, the program aims to highlight Jewish culture and resilience. The four-day curriculum was piloted with students in Florida and uses songs from artists like KISS and Leonard Cohen. Van Zandt hopes the initiative will encourage a national dialogue on issues concerning Jews and Israel.Culture · 1d agoShabbat Candle Lighting Times Released for Israel and US CitiesWeekly Shabbat candle lighting times for November 6, 2026, have been released for major cities in the United States and Israel. Key times include New York at 4:21 p.m. and Jerusalem at 4:00 p.m. The listings provide specific times for lighting candles to usher in the Sabbath and when it concludes.Culture · 1d agoParashat Toldot: Embracing Jacob's Path for World RedemptionRabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz's interpretation of Parashat Toldot contrasts the spiritual path of Jacob with the materialistic path of Esau. He explains that Esau was meant to "turn from evil" while Jacob "did good," a complementary mission for world rectification. Esau's deviation left Jacob to carry the burden alone, creating an ongoing struggle. Rabinowitz argues that choosing Jacob's path means actively adding goodness, not just fighting evil, to achieve ultimate redemption.Culture · 1d agoJewish Identity and Israel Are Inextricably Linked, Rabbi ArguesRabbi Moshe Taragin argues that Jewish identity and the Land of Israel are inseparable, a bond originating in biblical covenants. He notes that while this connection weakened with Jewish integration into European societies, the establishment of Israel and recent global hostility towards it have reinforced this link. Taragin concludes that Israel is vital for Jewish continuity and that recent events have solidified the understanding that Jewish peoplehood, mission, and homeland are intrinsically connected.Culture · 1d agoCollecting Keepsakes May Have Aided Autobiographical Memory EvolutionAn Israeli study suggests early humans collected objects as keepsakes to develop autobiographical memory, potentially starting 500,000 years ago. Researchers examined artifacts from sites in Israel, proposing that items like colorful pebbles and uniquely decorated tools served as personal mementos. This practice may have helped early humans remember locations and experiences, influencing the evolution of memory functions in the brain. The study hypothesizes that environmental changes might have driven this behavior, with collected objects acting as "external memory devices."Culture · 1d ago · also in 1 newsroomSimon Wiesenthal Center Honors Skydance CEO Ynon Kreiz with Humanitarian AwardSkydance co-CEO Ynon Kreiz received the Simon Wiesenthal Center's 2026 Humanitarian Award on November 11 in Beverly Hills for his philanthropic work, including initiatives at Mattel and support for Tel Aviv University. Former CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga was also honored with the Jewish Heritage Award. The event's proceeds will support the center's various programs.Culture · 2d agoBereaved Siblings and Orphans Find Healing Through Surfing ProgramSixteen bereaved siblings and orphans completed a four-month surfing course in Ashkelon organized by the OneFamily Association. The program provided a safe space for participants to cope with loss, build confidence, and form friendships through 12 sea and outdoor sessions. Participants described finding acceptance, learning to overcome challenges, and gaining lasting friendships. The CEO of OneFamily noted the program's role in helping individuals process loss and rediscover personal strengths through extreme sports.Culture · 2d agoSan Diego Cultural Center Defends Controversial Day of the Dead Altar Honoring Terrorist LeadersA San Diego cultural center, the Centro Cultural de la Raza, is facing backlash for displaying a Day of the Dead altar honoring leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah, including Yahya Sinwar and Qasem Soleimani. Despite demands from California lawmakers and Jewish organizations to remove the exhibit, the center has kept the portraits, citing free speech and accusing critics of supporting genocide. Flags associated with the groups were removed, but the portraits remain, leading to accusations of antisemitism and disrespect, particularly as the center is on public land.Culture · 2d agoShenkar Fashion Students Showcase Next Generation of Israeli DesignShenkar's Fashion Design Department showcased 75 student creations at Tel Aviv Fashion Week on November 9, 2026, highlighting emerging Israeli fashion talent. The event featured a live design installation and a runway show exploring themes from personal struggles to global issues. The Hili Solomon Excellence Scholarship was awarded to student Almog Zohari Rosen, with previous recipient Tal Zohar achieving international acclaim.Culture · 2d agoRitz-Carlton Herzliya Earns International Green Key Sustainability CertificationThe Ritz-Carlton Herzliya has earned the international Green Key environmental certification through 2027, recognizing its sustainability efforts in energy and water conservation, plastic reduction, and local partnerships. The hotel implemented measures like LED lighting, water-saving fixtures, refillable dispensers, and recycling programs. General Manager Roy Avidor emphasized the integration of luxury hospitality with environmental responsibility. The certification process involves rigorous assessments, and EcoOcean is promoting the program to other hotels.Culture · 2d agoJerusalem Cinema Marks US Anniversary With American Film SeriesCinema Spiegel in Jerusalem is hosting a film series of American movies to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary. The program, running through November, includes classics like "Jurassic Park," "Chicago," and "The Social Network." The cinema, part of the Sam Spiegel School of Film and Television, also features other film genres and directors.Culture · 2d agoBeatles Tribute Band Bestbeat to Debut in IsraelThe Serbian Beatles tribute band, The Bestbeat, will perform "The Beatles Symphony" in Tel Aviv on November 17 and Haifa on November 18, featuring a live symphony orchestra. The band is renowned for its authentic recreation of The Beatles' music and visual style. This marks the group's rescheduled debut in Israel after a prior postponement.Culture · 3d ago · also in 1 newsroomNational Library of Israel Digitizes Decades of New York Jewish HistoryThe National Library of Israel has digitized nearly five decades of The New York Jewish Week, making its archives publicly accessible for the first time. The collection offers insights into New York's Jewish community's history and culture. To celebrate, an event titled "The Pages of Our Past" will be held on November 17, featuring journalists and library officials. This digitization is part of a larger global effort by the library to preserve Jewish press history.Culture · 3d agoThe Wedding Entertainer' Film Praised for Humor and HeartThe comedy film 'The Wedding Entertainer,' set in Jerusalem's ultra-Orthodox community, has opened in Israel and is set for a US release. Directed by Gidi Dar and starring Shuli Rand, the movie follows a former wedding entertainer seeking redemption and money to marry off his daughter. Despite its specific setting, the film is praised for its humor and heart, appealing to diverse audiences. It received a warm reception at the Jerusalem Film Festival, where its score won an award.Culture · 3d ago · also in 5 newsroomsGal Gadot to Produce Film Adaptation of Children's Novel on AntisemitismGal Gadot and Jaron Varsano are partnering with FOX Entertainment Studios and Moriah Media to adapt the children's novel "Don't Feed the Lion" into a film. The book by Bianna Golodryga and Yonit Levi tackles antisemitism for young readers. Gadot and Varsano will executive produce the project, which focuses on a Jewish teenager confronting online hate. The adaptation aims to bring the story's message of courage and empathy to a wider audience.More from The Jerusalem Post