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The Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall

Sep 28 - Oct 1, 2026 Jerusalem
Ongoing

The Priestly Blessing, or Birkat Kohanim, is a major religious gathering at the Western Wall in Jerusalem held during the Sukkot holiday. The event features hundreds of Kohanim blessing tens of thousands...

Religious Ceremony Judaism +6

Jerusalem International Oud Festival

Nov 5-12, 2026 Jerusalem
Upcoming

The 27th Jerusalem International Oud Festival, held from November 5 to 12, 2026, celebrates musical heritage through 16 performances across the city. Featuring international and Israeli musicians, the festival explores diverse traditions...

Music festival Oud +7

Bezalel’s Graduate Exhibition

Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2026 Jerusalem
Ongoing

Bezalel’s 2026 Graduate Exhibition showcases student creativity through over 500 works and films. It is held at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Campus in Jerusalem. The exhibition confronts themes of war,...

Exhibition Student Works +8