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Yakacık, a district of Kartal on the city´s Asian side, is remembered not only as a ´summer retreat´ but also as a place associated with the ´fears and search for safety´ during World War II.

The 16-year-old pianist won first place in two categories at the international competition held in Italy.

The European Film Academy has introduced a new award to honor those who have contributed to European cinema culture for many years.

While traveling with Turkish Airlines (THY), the extensive in-flight entertainment system available to passengers also includes movie and music option...

At the International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival, awards found their owners. The film ´March 8 with Stella (Stella ile 8 Mart)´, directed by Aylin Kuryel, was awarded the Best Documentary Award.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated the Turkish Jewish citizens on the Rosh Hashanah festival. In his message, President Erdoğan stated:"I co...

The Chief Rabbi of the Turkish Jewish Community, Rabbi David Sivi, and his wife visited the residents of Or Yom Nursing Home and spent time with them....

Turkish Sephardic Heritage finds a new home at Stanford University: Thirteen books by Vivet Pitelon Sparkes are added to the library collection...

Artist Nino Varon's new exhibition has opened at the Princes' Islands Cultural Association. The exhibition consisting of the works 'Nino Varon's New P...

The Notre-Dame de Sion Literature Awards were presented to their owners at a ceremony held at the Palais de France (French Palace) in Galatasaray, Istanbul, on June 9th. While the French writer Clara Dupont-Monod won the literature award with her novel ´S´adapter (And the Stones Cry Out)´, Bahadırhan Bozkurt, who translated her work into Turkish with the title ´Taşların Anlattığı´, was deemed worthy of "The Lizi Behmoaras Translation Award."

Izel Rozental, the master of caricature art, celebrated his 35th anniversary as an artist with a special interview. During the event moderated by Dr. Işıl Demirel, the guests embarked on a journey through memory along with the artist´s new book, ´Çifte Kavrulmuş - Double Roasted.´

A happy day for the Baruh and Hazan families...

By Bessy ADUTThe Drama, at its core, is a film driven by a provocative idea: how much of someone’s past can a relationship tolerate before it fr...

On Sunday, December 21, the Jewish Culture Tour organized on the final day of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah came under a verbal attack by a group of 10–12 people in front of the Galata Tower. The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews published a statement regarding the incident on the X platform.

The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews in Istanbul opens its doors to a meaningful exhibition.

The Turkish Jewish Community published a message of gratitude to President Erdoğan on the X platform for his great contributions to the Gaza Peace.

The Turkish Jewish Chief Rabbi Election will take place on September 28th and 29th.

JOYBeing by Gila Şeritçioğlu and Ann van Eron, published in English, is on the shelves by Gözlem Kitabevi.

The Fener Greek Patriarchate decided to convert the historical Greek Orphanage in Büyükada into a hotel.

By Bessy ADUTWith two 2025 Critics’ Choice Television Awards nominations—Best Comedy Series and Best Actor in a Comedy Series for the alwa...