Linoy Ashram won a bronze medal in the all-around competition (hoop, clubs, ball and ribbon) at the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, making her the first Israeli to ever win a medal in the category. https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-israeli-wins-bronze-at-world-gymnastics-championships/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/cjbvzf9A4Cs?rel=0

US comedian Conan O’Brien was interviewed by Yonit Levi of Israel’s Channel 2. He talked about his first trip to Israel, meeting all types of people and said he was impressed by the fit men, beautiful women and relaxed vibe. … Continue reading →

I reported previously (here) on Israeli-developed FreeD from Replay Technologies – since taken over by Intel.  Now TV viewers of American football will be able to watch FreeD’s 360-degree replays and other features at 11 National Football League (NFL) venues … Continue reading →

The four-day TLV in LDN gala festival kicked off on 8th Sep. It included a beach party, music from Dana International and food from to Israeli chef Shaul Ben Aderet. http://www.jpost.com/International/Tel-Aviv-in-London-extravaganza-kicks-off-tomorrow-504499

Artists4Israel.  Last year, Artists4Israel visited 63 global campuses and universities to share their artistic talent for Israel.  Led by gifted street and graffiti artists, they engaged with over 25,000 students, many of whom helped paint pro-Israel murals with messages of … Continue reading →

The Simon & Garfunkel Story is coming from the UK’s West End to tour Israel.  It’s probably the closest you can get to seeing Simon & Garfunkel without actually seeing them. From 13th – 18th Sep in Jerusalem, Kiryat Mozkin, … Continue reading →

Jerusalem’s 4-week Mekudeshet festival, which ends on 15th Sept, features many inspirational artists and musicians. http://en.mekudeshet.com/

In the 1960s, famous Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali, produced Zionist-themed paintings. They included a ship carrying Jewish refugees to Israel, an Israeli menorah (candelabra) and a series entitled “Aliya”. Here is a new montage of Dali’s tribute to the Jewish … Continue reading →