Culture

'The drunk hypothesis': How alcohol shaped the development of complex political systems

Alcohol-fueled feasting was used by elites to mobilize labor and build alliances, study finds.

 Chinese liquor in ancient jars. Image: samran viriyavijai.

A Jewish trip to Tanzania: The fun in exploring diverse cultures

 NIRI AND GALI, the dynamic duo whose sharp, sarcastic animated shorts have become a staple of Israeli pop culture.

Animax Tel Aviv marks 25 years amid conflict and creativity

 UNCOVERED: ‘SAVING Shuli-San,’ the sequel to the Israeli mega-hit, ‘Saving Shuli,’ opens today.

‘Saving Shuli-San,’ sequel to comedy blockbuster ‘Saving Shuli,’ opens Thursday


Pass the popcorn, turn down the lights: What to watch at the Jerusalem Film Festival

The ‘Post’s Hannah Brown unveils her recommendations for this year’s Jerusalem Film Festival, opening July 17.

 ‘TOW,’ (above) ‘The Baltimorons,’ and ‘American Baby’ are all worthwhile watches at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

Idit Mintzer and friends to perform at Manofim Festival

Idit Mintzer and Friends will perform at this month’s Manofim Festival in Jerusalem.

 BRASS LADY Idit Mintzer.

The new cultural capital: The European city where every moment is an experience

Basel shines during Art Week, but Zurich chose a quiet cultural shift, turning the city into a giant year-round gallery, with breweries as museums and hotels full of art.

 Zurich, Switzerland

Moving through life: Tel Aviv Dance Festival returns to Suzanne Dellal Centre

The annual Tel Aviv Dance festival will open next month at the Suzanne Dellal Centre.

 HANI SIRKIS in ‘Take Off.’

Has the real grave of Dracula been found – in a surprising location?

Almost 550 years after his death, a mysterious discovery in an ancient tomb may finally reveal where the cruel count who became the world’s greatest vampire myth was buried.

 Vlad the Impaler and Count Dracula

Jazz trumpeter Avishai Cohen to unload post-October 7 angst at Israel Festival

Avishai Cohen's latest record, 'Ashes to Gold,' packs an emotional punch and will be performed on July 16 in Jerusalem as part of this year’s Israel Festival.

 AVISHAI COHEN: I’m not sure this is my most personal record, but I think it’s my best!

Ishay Ribo’s Friday magic - concert review

Singer-songwriter Ishay Ribo performed a pre-Shabbat concert with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

 ISHAY RIBO performs with the Israel Philharmonic in Tel Aviv on Friday.

Ptil Tekhelet Educational Center: Israel's newest, bluest cultural venue

“The main takeaway from The Tekhelet Educational Center is the deep appreciation for a beautiful mitzvah.” 

 MAGICAL TRANSFORMATION of the ‘tekhelet’ dye.

Colossal Biosciences launches project to revive the extinct giant Moa Bird

Colossal aims to decode the giant moa’s DNA to revive it by genetically modifying its closest living relatives - emus and tinamous - using ancient DNA integration.

 Colossal Biosciences launches project to revive the extinct giant bird.

Jake Gillis: The man behind the 'Sababoosh' podcast

Since launching his Israeli culture podcast in February 2024, Jake Gillis has discovered that heroes and celebrities are often genuinely nice people even at eye level. 

 Jake Gillis interviews musician Ivri Lider on 'Sababoosh.'

Ron Leshem, Israeli-American who brought Euphoria and Bad Boy to life, takes stock of his life

The screenwriter/producer/novelist talks to The Jerusalem Post about his success in a medium where 'failure is the default.'

Guy Manster stars as the memorable hero of Ron Leshem's "Bad Boy."