Israeli Culture

Conflict Films

Liberal politics in Israeli movies of the 1980s and '90s.

Chava Alberstein: Multilingual Folkie

In Hebrew, English and Yiddish, this legendary Israeli singer has created an unparalleled body of music.

Yaacov Agam

The artist's unique geographical creations have made him a leading pioneer of optic and kinetic art.

Israeli Visual Arts: Where East Meets West

Visual arts in Israel predate the country's independence yet play a defining role in the country's identity as a nation.

Shai Agnon: A Mystery Wrapped Up in an Enigma

Truth is sometimes indistinguishable from fiction.

Israeli Music

In many ways, the history of Israeli music reflects the broad struggles of this young country.

Ethiopian-Israeli Pop Music

Ethiopian-inspired music has hit the big time in Israel.

The Politics of Israeli Popular Music

In Israel, even the musical is political.

Israeli Popular Music

A unique sound emanating from a unique place

The Pioneers of Modern Hebrew Literature

Writing Hebrew literature in the 19th century was no simple matter, and those who did were the elite of the elite.

Modern Hebrew Literature: Early Challenges

The pioneers of modern Hebrew literature took a cumbersome, unspoken language and created a vibrant literary tradition.

Hebew Literature: Early Themes

Leaving the world of the shtetl for an alluring modern culture is the primary theme of early modern Hebrew literature.