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The 2024 edition of the long-running Schubertiade takes a new vocal turn

The producers are working on a variety of commemorative events for the benefit of the victims of the Nova community and in memory of the murdered.

This year’s Classicameri Festival spreads the fun musical word far and wide.

The centuries-old tradition of paying homage to the black wooden statue of Jesus Christ, believed to have healing powers, drew massive numbers of Catholics to take part in the procession.

This year’s Outline illustration festival sheds aesthetic visual light on the national mood amid the Israel-Hamas War.

With the help of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, one October 7th survivor was able to thank the person who helped save her life.

The four-day event was put together by Confederation House CEO and artistic director Effie Benaya to replace the far grander annual Jerusalem International Oud Festival.

The Mawal Baladi Festival was intially put on hold for a while due to the war, but a decision was made to go ahead with the four-day event, which will now take place December 26-29.

With larger festivals scrapped, holiday fun for the whole family can still be found throughout the country.

"We have an opportunity now," she said, "to save other people and help them survive."