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Jewish & Israeli Culture

News about exhibits, developments and those active in the world of the creative arts

Artificial intelligence (AI) on trial. Credit: TSViPhoto/Shutterstock.

Prominent Jewish books cited in copyright lawsuit against AI companies

Lawyers told “Publisher’s Weekly” they doubt that the lawsuits against artificial intelligence program creators will succeed.

September 19, 2023

The National Library of Israel. Credit: Sharon Altshul.

Long-awaited National Library of Israel opening to public

The library's official opening, featuring dignitaries and donors, is planned for Oct. 17, 2023.

Sharon Altshul

September 18, 2023

Israeli President Isaac Herzog reenacting a famous photograph of Theodor Herzl. Photo: Haim Zach/GPO

Zionism has very few sacred cows

It is disturbing to hear the country's small elite decry any modification of Israel’s policies as a betrayal of Zionism and Israel that threatens the existence of the state itself.

Uri Pilichowski

September 11, 2023

A synagogue in Siena, Italy. Photo by Menachem Wecker.

More than 100 Italian sites take part in European Day of Jewish Culture

The event “invites people to deepen their knowledge of Judaism by opening the doors of synagogues, museums and other Jewish sites to citizens.”

September 11, 2023

Israeli singer Ishay Ribo performs live at Sultan's Pool in Jerusalem, on Sept. 21, 2022. Photo by Arie Leib Abrams/Flash90.

Ishay Ribo draws some 15,000 to Madison Square Garden

“It was a perfect mix, and a really uplifting night,” a mom who attended the performance told JNS.

September 5, 2023

A model of Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue in the Old City of Jerusalem. Credit: Courtesy.

Historic ‘Glory of Israel’ synagogue set to reopen overlooking Jerusalem’s Temple Mount

Established in 1872, it dominated the skyline of the Old City’s Jewish Quarter until its destruction after the Jordanian Army captured the Old City during Israel’s 1948 War of Independence.

Etgar Lefkovits

August 30, 2023

Aleeza Ben Shalom. Credit: Courtesy.

Jewish matchmaker, of Netflix fame, to host Chicago singles event on Labor Day

“People are desperate to go out now and have events in person,” said Aleeza Ben Shalom, host of the show “Jewish Matchmaking.”

August 29, 2023

Avshi Weinstein. Credit: Courtesy.

Holocaust-memory program centers on World War II-era musical instruments

“These violins are a different type of survivor,” said musicologist James Grymes, who is part of the Violins of Hope project.

August 24, 2023

Actor Helen Mirren as Golda Meir in the new feature film “Golda,” directed by Guy Nattiv. Source: Screenshot.

Israeli actors make ‘Golda’ film more grounded, authentic, says director Guy Nattiv

Born in Tel Aviv and now living in LA, he spoke with JNS about the film, which is somewhat of “a requiem” for former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir as a leader.

August 23, 2023