Special program marking 90 years of public broadcasting in Israel

This special broadcast highlights 90 years of public broadcasting in Israel. Joining host Arieh O'Sullivan are former anchors Steve Linde and Linda Epstein. Together with clips and excerpts from historic broadcasts, they take a look at the impact of English radio over the past 90 years. (photo: Ste…

Will Israel be kicked out of the Eurovision song contest?

The European Broadcasting Union will vote in November on whether Israel can compete in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. If more than 50% of members vote to exclude Israel, next year's contest will take place without Israel. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Alon Amir, an expert and lecturer o…

What will the snapback sanctions mean for Iran ?

Sweeping UN economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran - 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear program. The new measures took effect as the three European partners to the deal - the UK, France and Germany - activated the so-called "snapb…

After world concerts, symphonic poem "Genesis" to be performed in Israel

After performances in more than 39 countries on four continents, Israeli composer Baruch Berliner's Genesis, a symphonic poem based on Biblical texts, is returning to Israel, performed by the Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion. Ahead of the September 24 concert, conductor Rotem Nir spoke to KA…

41st Jerusalem Film Fest opening July 18th

The 41st Jerusalem Film Festival gets underway on July 18th with the traditional special opening ceremony under the stars at Jerusalem’s Sultan’s Pool before some 6,000 spectators with the screening of the film “Thelma.” The Executive Director of the 41st Jerusalem Film Festival Roni Mahadav-Levin…

Bringing Purim to injured soldiers

A special Purim seuda, holiday meal, was held this week at Sheba medical center in Tel HaShomer for some 200 IDF injured soldiers. The event, which included a megillah reading, entertainment and more, was organized by Olamit Wolf, a Tel Aviv-based holistic therapist who has been involved in providi…

Lies and falsehoods at Jerusalem Design Week

Jerusalem Design Week is taking place at Hansen House in Jerusalem, June 22-29. The week features works, lectures, cultural events and more – all in keeping with this year's theme: lies and falsehoods. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more from Dr. Jeremy Fogel, a scholar in modern Jewish philosophy, and pa…

Cancer survivors mark their journey with ink

"Halasartan" – Stop Cancer – an organization that provides support to young adult cancer patients and survivors, held a special tattoo party in Tel Aviv – bringing top tattoo artists to provide community members with an artistic and personal way to commemorate their journey. Tattoo artist Amit Sham…

The privilege was ours: Remembering Lucy Dee

The Herzog College English Education Department is hosting a special tribute evening Tuesday, June 20th, to honor the memory of Lucy Dee, who was murdered along with two of her daughters, Maia and Rina, in a terrorist attack in the Jordan Valley this past April. Lucy Dee was a graduate of the Herzo…

Knesset launches wayfinding system for visually impaired

As part of recent events in Israel marking "Blind Day," a day for enhancing awareness and empathy for the blind and visually impaired community, the Knesset launched a new audio guidance system, one of the many accessibility initiatives in use in the parliament complex. The personalized audio wayfi…