The 59th Israel Festival, originally scheduled for June, announced its lineup of artists and events for its new dates, September 3-12, emphasizing a “show must go on” attitude for the annual Jerusalem event that celebrates local and foreign performances.
“It’s not that there’s no life without culture — culture is life,” said director Eyal Sher in a statement. “Having the festival take place under these unknown conditions that change from moment to moment is a challenge. But along with the medical tragedies, social distancing, economic collapse and political realities, we see a deep importance in preserving our cultural work for our society and our communities.”
