Israeli Culture

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

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

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

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

Truth is sometimes indistinguishable from fiction.

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

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

In Israel, even the musical is political.

A unique sound emanating from a unique place

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

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

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