The talk of Cannes and the European Film Festivals is Ari Folman's animated docu-feature on his memories and experiences in the First Lebanon War. 'Waltz With Bashir' is fast gaining attention as part of the Israeli film industry's apparent transformation. "Bashir" seems to take a cue from last year's Persepolis but packs a bit more punch in that the stories it recollects are narrated by the actual members of Folman's former army sq… Continue

The Forward's Rukhl Schaechter profiles dancer and Drisha Institute graduate Anna Schon and her hybrid spiritual and artistic journey. "One of this year’s arts fellows at Drisha, a Torah study center for women that is located on New York’s City’s Upper West Side, is a 23-year-old Barnard College graduate named Anna Schon. As a prod… Continue

Israeli pop star Aviv Geffen has penned a song for Cpl. Gilad Shalit, held captive by Hamas in Gaza for two years now. Geffen performed the song, ‘Everybody's Boy’ (Hayeled shel Kulanu) at a recent rally for Shalit in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square. The song’s proceeds will benefit the campaign for Gilad's return. Explaining the song, Geffen says, “More than two years have passed si… Continue

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As some folks have noted, last week's Matisyahu concert at Ravinia ended abruptly when in the midst of performing his biggest hit, King Without a Crown, about 100 people rushed the stage.… Continue

The Forward's David Adler reports on the 14th Annual Fes Sacred Music Festival, which wrapped last week. Amidst Sufi, Berber and Tamasheq music, Jewish traditions are a central feature.

Congratulations to the following individuals, who've each won a pair of lawn tickets to this Thursday's Matisyahu/The Wailers double bill at Ravinia Festival: * Gary Schneider * Maren Goldberg * Brad Arlen * Sarah Lessem * Lauren Anderson * Rob Freedman * Mariana B. * "Bella" * "Leo" You can still get 2 for 1 tickets by emailing Adam or by calling the box office and mentioning KFAR, but the Box office deal can only be done over the phone, not the… Continue

Chicago's Spertus Museum made national headlines this week when, under 'intense pressure" from donors, it closed its controversial "Imaginery Coordinates" exhibit. "… Continue

Everyone knows an Israeli like this, but nobody's seen a film like "You Don't Mess with the Zohan!" Until now. Adam Sandler's sendup of the Middle East Peace Process and his Mossad agent-cum-hairdresser protagonist have been getting mixed reviews- they either love it or hate it. So tell us… Continue