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“Dare to Dream”, is the title of the Israeli American Council's first global gala on 15 Nov. Israeli stars include the amazing “special” Shalva Band, Eurovision singer Eden Alene, mentalist Lior Suchard and many more.

This article compliments last week’s article (see ) about the $40 million update for the Tower of David in Jerusalem.  Sharon has included several photos of the renovation work.

British Master Baker Paul Hollywood has brought his TV series to Israel’s Capital City.  He has several unique culinary experiences. He learns about the city's baking culture and history. He then creates Jerusalem bagel bread and almond and pomegranate loaf cake. Sit back and enjoy.

Two single malt whiskies distilled in Tel Aviv received top scores from Whisky Advocate - one of the world’s leading whisky magazines. Milk & Honey Distillery’s M&H Classic and M&H Elements Sherry Cask single malts scored 91 and 90, respectively. The former was also an Editor’s Choice.

“UnReined,” is a new documentary about Israeli equestrian champion Nancy Zeitlin who made Aliya from San Diego in 1967.  As a riding instructor she worked with disadvantaged youth including Palestinian Arabs.  She still holds Israel’s equestrian high jump record.

Jerusalem’s Tower of David Museum, also known as the Citadel, is having a $40 million refurbishment while it is closed to tourists. It includes improved accessibility, a new visitor’s center and entrance, new galleries and an educational space. The site had half a million visitors in 2019.

“Returning to Nature,” is a new circular path containing 15 sculptures at Jerusalem’s Botanical Gardens. The contemporary art exhibition can also be experienced virtually.

From the roof of Tel Aviv’s Azrieli tower, Israel’s Firqat Alnoor orchestra of Jews, Muslims, Druze and Christians performed the Emirati song “Ahebak” (“I Love You”) in tribute to the historic Israel-UAE peace treaty. The YouTube clip has had more than a quarter of a million views.

Ido Lewinsohn is only the second Israeli to graduate as a Master of Wine from the London-based Institute of Masters of Wine. It involved a 3-year study program, theory papers, blind-tasting tests and signing a code of conduct. Ido is head winemaker at Barkan - one of Israel’s largest wineries.

Israeli filmmaker (“On the Map”) Dani Menkin premiered his latest documentary about Aulcie Perry, the American Israeli basketball player who helped Maccabi Tel Aviv win the EuroLeague in 1977 and 1981. Aulcie converted to Judaism, rehabilitated from addiction and was finally reunited with his estranged daughter.