Legendary American singer songwriter, Barry Manilow is to perform his first ever concert in Israel in June, and Israel’s Aspaklaria theater troupe, has opened a new branch in Toronto, Canada, and much more.
By: Michael Ordman
CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORT
Barry Manilow to do Israel
Legendary American singer songwriter, Barry Manilow is to perform his first ever concert in Israel, at the Yad Eliyahu Arena, Tel Aviv on 30th June. Manilow has 80 million album sales and includes the hits “Mandy”, “Can’t Smile Without You”, and “Copacabana (At the Copa)”.
http://www.jewishnews.co.uk/barry-manilow-to-play-israel-for-the-first-time/
http://www.touristisrael.com/barry-manilow-in-tel-aviv-israel/18471/
The first Israeli theatre company in North America
Israel’s Aspaklaria theater troupe has opened a new branch in Toronto, Canada. Its debut performance “The Odds” is a dramatic comedy that has been running successfully in Israel for the past six years.
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/210633#.VwsYZ0fn95Q
Sylvia – Tracing Blood
This video introduces the movie “Sylvia – Tracing Blood” about Israeli spy Sylvia Rafael. The movie opens in London and New York in July and is already entered for the Cannes Film Festival.
http://www.jpost.com/Magazine/Sylvia-goes-to-Cannes-450422
Sounds of the Old City
The Sounds of the Old City music festival in Jerusalem featured a line up of musicians performing on nine stages around the Old City.
http://www.baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=37&ARTICLE_ID=72202
https://rjstreets.com/2016/03/30/sounds-of-the-old-city/
Craig David plays Tel Aviv
British former king of R&B Craig David gave his first ever Israeli performance in front of 6,000 fans at Tel Aviv Port. Whilst in Israel he visited the Kotel and Yad Vashem.
http://happyintlv.net/item/singer-and-also-dj-craig-david-rocked-the-namal-of-tel-aviv-yesterday/
Israel in 3 minutes
Tel Aviv, Jaffe, Hula valley, Acre, Hermon, Jerusalem, Haifa, Dead Sea, Masada, Safed, Eilat, Negev, Rosh Hanikra and the Galilee. Israel: Tiny country, endless beauty.
http://www.israelvideonetwork.com/experience-the-incredible-beauty-of-israel-in-just-3-minutes/
Running for good causes
Some photos of the thousands of participants of the Jerusalem Marathon who were raising money for their charities.
http://baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=37&ARTICLE_ID=71945
https://rjstreets.com/2016/03/22/best-of-jerusalem-marathon-2016/
The road to Rio – Judoka’s Yarden Gerbi
Netanya’s Yarden Gerbi is the world’s top female Judoka. She won the gold medal at the 2013 World Judo Championship and is Israel’s best-known current athlete.
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