“I have never come across art created beyond the Green Line [occupied territories] that justifies being displayed in the museum. Though the settlers have big houses and money, excellent conditions for creativity, they are busy killing and oppressing the Arab population.” (Ellen Ginaton, former Tel Aviv Museum of Art curator for Israeli art)

The new Yaacov Agam Museum has opened in the seaside town of Rishon LeZion.

This month, we have chosen for you a slightly older song that deals with God’s creation and an earlier time of pristine landscapes reminiscent of Paradise.

Stan Lee, the revolutionary comic writer, died on November 12 at the age of 95. Lee is regarded as the founder of the modern comic genre.