Israeli Culture
Contemporary Israeli Film
Israeli film used to be associated with third-rate dramas and sophomoric comedies. But in the 1990s of a number of young filmmakers emerged, and thanks to their work Israel is, cinematically speaking, a cultural backwater no longer.
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Folk Music
The music and lyrics of Israeli folk music express the dreams of a new nation.
Naomi Shemer
This Israeli songwriter is famous for lyrics of such songs as "Jerusalem of Gold" and "Lu Yehi."
Israeli Theater
A culmination of foreign and native influences.
Folkdance
Traditional dances find new values in Israel.
Popular Israeli Music
Buy Israeli music here, from classical music to popular hits.
Literature & Letters
A Reader's Guide
Hebrew literature in translation.
S. Y. Agnon
Truth is sometimes indistinguishable from fiction.
Yehuda Amichai
A profile of the Israeli poet.
Rebirth of Hebrew
The Hebrew language was embraced by Jewish enlightenment writers, then fully reborn in Palestine.
Eliezer Ben-Yehuda
The father of Modern Hebrew.
Food
Falafel
About Israel's signature food--plus, a recipe.
Baba Ganoush
Three easy recipes for eggplant.
Shakshuka
A recipe for one of the most popular egg dishes in Israel
Israeli Markets
The shuk in an Israeli city can offer a glimpse into the lives of those who visit it.
Schnitzel
The ultimate comfort food.
Film, Art, Television
Anna Ticho
This artist became famous for her drawings of the Jerusalem hills.
Israeli Television
A history of a nation through the small screen.
Israeli Architecture
Integrating the European and the Middle Eastern.
Contemporary Films
Filmmakers find a uniquely Israeli voice.
Watch Israeli TV at Home
You can buy DVDs of popular Israeli television series here.