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Yehuda Poliker I Photo: Lior Keter

Over the years, the Lashon Rishon Hebrew Language Conference has become the most important Hebrew language conference in the world, attracting thousands of participants. This year, it will be held in collaboration with the Academy of the Hebrew Language, with the aim to reinforce the connection between the Hebrew language and the general public. The theme this year is “simple words”, with beloved public figures and artists invited to talk about their favorite Hebrew words. Among the conference events are an evening with singer Yehuda Poliker, another with linguist Ruvik Conference | The 18 th Annual Hebrew Language Conference - Lashon Rishon Rishon LeZion Center for the Performing Arts

Photo: Tal Shochat, courtesy of the Israel Museum

Exhibition | Lucid Dreams The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

Celebrating the centenary of André Breton’s 1924 “Manifesto of Surrealism” and inspired by his Dream Object, Lucid Dreams leads you through a long corridor to multiple “compartments” of the unconscious. These rooms echo the complexity of the human mind and the multifaceted nature of thoughts, emotions, and memories. The exhibition counts 180 works, from ancient headrests, illuminated Jewish, Islamic, and Christian manuscripts, Chinese dream stones and Japanese Zen prints, together with works in a range of mediums by artists from the last three centuries, from Goya’s powerful Sleep of Reason through Surrealist visions to contemporary international and Israeli creations. All of these, express humanity’s shared, never-ending desire to touch the dream and interpret it. (Curator: Dr Adina Kamien). Until June, imj.org.il/en/

Rosenthal, and more. February 3-5, htrl.co.il

Music | The Red Sea Winter Jazz Festival Eilat

The winter edition of Eilat’s beloved jazz festival takes place this month with a plethora of live shows, concerts, and performances, including a special tribute show to Dubi Lenz, the festival’s legendary artistic director who sadly passed away in 2023. Among the artists performing at the festival this year are Miri Mesika, Avishai Cohen, Ehud Banai, TamaRadah, and more. For three whole days, this uniqu jazz celebration will fill Eilat with wonderful sounds until the wee hours, with live shows, jam sessions, masterclasses, and more. During the day, festivalgoers will be able to enjoy the beautiful Eilat winter sun, the spectacular mountain and sea views, as well as the multitude of attractions to be found in Israel’s tourism city - all part of the special accommodation packages offered by Isrotel, the festival’s official partner. February 20-22, redseajazz.co.il

Avishai Cohen I Photo: Daniella Feijoo

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