Cultural institutions in most places remain shuttered, while those in Jerusalem can reopen; all are providing online distractions geared especially to displaced Israeli families
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Leaders of local cultural institutions were shocked by open letter that called for support of Gaza without mentioning the Hamas massacres and atrocities of October 7

At suspect's remand hearing, attorney says police and the man have agreed to a psychiatric examination after he caused serious damage to Roman-era sculptures at Israel Museum

Museum says artifacts damaged by 40-year-old visitor to site dated back to 2nd century CE; police say suspect thought statues 'go against Torah'

James Snyder not expected to make major curatorial changes, though institution may begin exploring exhibitions on antisemitism

US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses Washington's reactions to two deadly attacks in Israel as news editor Luke Tress looks at Jamie Foxx incident and Memphis shooting

No reason given for Denis Weil's departure, and no replacement named; museum says staff will pull together to keep operating

With just three artworks, upcoming installation feels like a 'personal shout of anxiety,' says curator Nirith Nelson, who hopes art will speak to Israelis of Ethiopian descent

Tens of thousands of bees produce honeycomb replicas of the Roman emperor’s bronze bust in a project that combines technology, archaeology and nature

Ahead of Tisha B'Av, organizers of gathering and subsequent march in Jerusalem plead with sparring parties to think of the destruction brought on by discord