The shark shall swim with the dolphin
Although not quite the wolf lying down with the lamb, this video shows two aquatic predators swimming happily together. A taste of things to come?
The world’s most beautiful face
Israeli model Yael Shelbia has been awarded the top spot on the annual TC Candler magazine’s “100 Most Beautiful Faces of the Year” list. Yael, currently serving in the Israeli Air Force, was 3rd in 2018 and 2nd in 2019. Israeli actress Gal Gadot is listed at number 21.
Birth of the Phoenix
The America-Israel Friendship League has released a video featuring the modern Israeli Dance Troup Vertigo’s breathtaking performance in Jerusalem: “Birth of the Phoenix". Vertigo have been streaming their works free as part of their December virtual festival.
Jerusalema in Jerusalem
The Jerusalema dance challenge craze has reached its destination - Israel’s capital. Performers in this video include the mayor of Jerusalem, university students, holocaust survivors, municipality workers, school children and Arab and Jewish youth from across the united city.
(ILTV news report)
(Full 2-minute video)
Updating the Tower of David
Excavations at Jerusalem’s Tower of David have revealed a 13th century inscription, redating at least part of the citadel. Cutting-edge methodology is used to date each of its walls, which span from the reign of the 8th century BCE Biblical King Hezekiah to the 16th century CE Ottomans.
Tour Jerusalem on a treadmill
Three Jerusalem-based travel professionals have developed a virtual treadmill program called Running Around Jerusalem (RAJ). The free 30-minute YouTube videos allow anyone exercising on a treadmill to simulate running through Jerusalem. Two running “buddies” explain the sites.
Gal Gadot is MTV’s first “She-Ro”
Israeli “Wonder Woman” actress Gal Gadot won the first “She-Ro” in film history award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time (GOAT) awards ceremony.
Israeli wins European gymnastics gold
Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat made history after winning the gold medal in the floor exercise at the 2020 European Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Turkey. He also won the bronze in the vault. In addition, Israel’s Alexander Myakinin won the bronze medal on the high bar.
European medals at Taekwondo
Israel’s Emuna Samuels was runner-up in the over 59kg category at the 2020 European Taekwondo Cadet Championships in Bosnia. Also (not publicized) Israel’s Ariel Vigdor won Gold in the under 37kg category at the same event.
Boy George records duet with Israeli singer
UK pop star Boy George (Culture Club) streamed his new single "Rainbow in the Dark", recorded in English & Hebrew with Israeli performer Asaf Goren. Boy George said, “I look forward to being in Israel sometime soon and playing live. Shalom, peace and love."