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Dance The Ashdodance International Dance Festival | Ashdod Four days of dance and music marked by innovation and creativity await dance lovers and attendees, at this year’s Ashdodance International Dance Festival. For its 8 th edition, more than 2,000 Israeli and international dancers and dance companies crossing every genre will be creating a unique mosaic of movement and music, with dozens of original creations and exciting shows. Headliners include Boaz Sharabi, Keren Peles, Dudu Fisher, and many more. A special show

Dudu Fisher I Photo: Gerard Allon Photo: Sivan Farag

called “Two sides of the same coin”, will be opening the festival, with a plethora of artists sharing the stage, celebrating the interweaving of musical and dance influences between the East and West. July 7-10, ashdodance.co.il/en

Photo: Shai Hansav

Art The Manofim Festival | Jerusalem

The Manofim Festival is the largest, oldest, and most influential annual contemporary art festival in Jerusalem, attracting thousands of attendees. This year the festival marks its 17 th edition with five days of vibrant original creation across the city’s rooftops, galleries, art studios, and other surprising venues. Dozens of galleries and cultural centers will be taking part, as festivalgoers are invited to attend roundtables with artists, music shows, guided gallery tours, and more. In addition, a new rooftop art hub in the neighborhood of Talpiot, “Bustana”, will be inaugurated, with a performance by Israeli metal band Orphaned Land marking the occasion. July 22-26, manofim.org/en

Cinema | The Jerusalem Film Festival | Jerusalem Israel’s biggest film festival marks its 42 nd edition with a rich lineup of movies, including dozens of premieres and screenings of films by leading Israeli and international artists. As part of the festival, the Jerusalem Film Festival Competition awards cash prizes to winners and

covers categories that span from feature films to documentaries, to experimental films. Roundtables with actors and filmmakers will be held throughout the festival (guests of honor this year are actress Gal Gadot who will be receiving an appreciation award and Hollywood producer Lawrence Bender), as well as receptions and professional events. July 17-27, jff.org.il/en

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