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

US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses latest normalization efforts and PM's conversation with Jewish leaders; social media editor Sarah Tuttle-Singer introduces Hidden Gems

The pop artist modeled his biblical sculpture, last seen in public some 46 years ago, on Menashe Kadishman and son Ben, in precursor to 1973 crisis

Controversial creator of 'Kippur,' 'Kadosh' and dozens of other works, who was shot down in battle, draws on difficult memories for 'Kippur, War Requiem' at Tel Aviv Museum of Art

Some of the biggest local names in music will perform in smaller, more intimate venues around the city

Institution looking at hundreds of thousands of dollars given a decade ago by Ingrid Flick, who inherited money from German industrialist found guilty of war crimes

Tel Aviv Museum of Art faced criticism for collaboration with auction house after sale of collection belonging to a family that became rich by dispossessing Jews during Holocaust

Christie's executive also on museum fundraising board under fire for conference that critics say will give war profiteers a platform; Claims Conference refuses donation offer

Carving a path in the Israeli art world, Hannan Abu-Hussein and Maria Salah Mahameed are recognized for their trailblazing feminist work