
Beyond the Beehive
The story of Alon Oleartchik is the story of Israeli music itself – rooted in immigration, blossoming through cultural fusion, and continuously evolving. From Kaveret’s beloved quirky rock to groundbreaking Mizrahi influences, his seven-decade-long journey reflects a nation finding its voice

Parashat Kedoshim: Actions Given to the Heart
In Parashat Kedoshim, we discover why certain commandments include ‘you shall fear your God—because our true intentions remain hidden from others but never from the Divine. Explore how the concept of “actions given to the heart” challenges us to examine our deepest motivations
By
Lior Tal Sadeh

The Many Ben-Gurions
The many portraits of David Ben-Gurion by artist Pinchas Litvinovsky reveal the contradictory character of Israel’s founding father. “He was a man of the big picture as much as he was a man of the small details,” explains historian Dr. Avi Shilon, whose research illuminates how Ben-Gurion’s complex personality – simultaneously unscrupulous and prophetic – continues to fascinate decades after his tenure
By
Gilad Halpern

Between Integration and Isolation: German Jewry’s Response to Rising Antisemitism
The story of German Jewry is one of profound hope and devastating disappointment. Follow their journey from emancipation and cultural integration to the rise of Nazi persecution, as Professor Guy Miron examines how Jewish communities organized, debated, and struggled to make sense of their rapidly changing reality

The Great Israeli Grill-Off
Barbecues with family and friends are Israel's prime Independence Day ritual. Delve with us into the mangal phenomenon that unites a divided nation through charcoal, meat, and excess. More than just a meal, it's a cultural performance that reveals Israel’s relationship with food, gender, and national identity
By
Dana Kessler

Just Married and Already Widowed
David Broza’s heartfelt adaptation of a renowned poem from the Spanish Baroque era, set to Paco Ibáñez’s haunting melody, transformed into a Hebrew ballad that now resonates powerfully on Yom HaZikaron—bridging centuries, cultures, and the shared human experience of loss
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BAC Staff

Writing Through the Void
Bereavement takes many forms, but the experience of losing a sibling often remains in the shadows. This diverse group of bereaved brothers and sisters found healing and connection through the power of writing at Beit Avi Chai’s writing workshop for bereaved siblings
By
Noa Sorek

An Endless Childhood
“A song is a magical cultural capsule. The moment a song comes out, it belongs to the audience no less than its creator,” says Maya Kosover, just before she returns with a second season of “A Song of Longing.” In this series of stage events, she takes musicians on a journey back in time to the roots of their work, promising to bring to light memories, sounds, and stories behind the greatest hits of Israeli music
By
Noa Sorek