Perfect Play at Chelsea FC.
Top British soccer club Chelsea has launched the Perfect Play soccer training app. Israel’s Coach-AI developed the app’s virtual coach in labs in Germany and Israel. The technology helps soccer players improve skills based on professional knowledge from the Chelsea FC Academy.
On with the show
Even during a pandemic, in Jerusalem the show must go on. Western Wall prayers meet Covid limits; nature trails are popular; construction continues; IPO musicians and Rock school students perform outdoors; the Tower of David show is sold out and several festivals are scheduled to go ahead.
What’s Up at Center Stage
Last week’s On-Cue interview at Israel’s theater for English speakers featured comics Lenny Ravich and Mike Kroll . Tonight (Aug 23 noon EDT) see "The Wandering Israeli" Elad Shippony with Aaron Scheer of "The Daily Freier". Coffee Club on Aug 26 features Keep Olim in Israel.
Israeli team gears up for Tour de France
Israeli cyclist Guy Niv tells I24 News how Israel’s Startup Nation cycling team is preparing for its first Tour de France. Meanwhile, top Canadian cyclist Michael Woods has just signed with the Israeli team to join Chris Froome, who has won the race 4 times.
Sail-in movies
We all know about “drive-in” movies. Now Tel Aviv is launching Israel’s first “sail-in” movies. From Aug 22-28, an open-air cinema at the boating lake in Hayarkon Park will show 8 movies to DigiTel Resident Card holders, floating in 70 boats at least two meters apart in front of a large screen.
Beyoncé wears Israeli outfits for “Black is King”
Beyoncé’s visual album Black is King features the mega star wearing Israeli designed clothes. They include those of two established Israeli designers – Alon Livne and Shahar Avnet, plus recent Shenkar College graduate Avy Amram.
The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem
Israel’s Yes Studios has begun production of a new period drama “the Beauty Queen of Jerusalem”. Set in early to mid-20th century Jerusalem, the “colorful, passionate and tragic series interwoven with Judeo-Spanish traditions…” stars actors from Israeli successes “Fauda” and “Shtisel”.
Israeli hikes based on the 12 tribes
Brothers Marcus and Emilio Cohen formed Shevet Haaretz (Tribes of Israel) to take groups across Israel on the first day (Rosh Chodesh) of each month of the year. Not only do they enjoy the scenery but on each hike, they also learn the history of one of the Biblical tribes.
What’s on Center Stage
August online events at Israel’s permanent English-speaking theater include:
Tonight (Aug 9th) On Cue Interview (free) with funny men Lenny Ravich & Mike Kroll; - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoc-2vrTwjE9OcpK2NYEhgHwkqZ1lGhCwV
Aug 12 The Coffee Club with Julie Gray & Gidon Lev; -
Aug 22 - 48-hour 5-minute play contest (free). Click on relevant date to register. - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrfumqrTwoE9VWoVuI2YBqFbzZfDopJ0AS
Brewing up nicely
The American influence has made a huge difference to the Israeli brewing industry. Israel now has some 30 micro-breweries, many owned by US ex-pats. Their craft beers have become popular with the younger generation of Israelis. There is even a kosher for Passover cider and a new whiskey distillery.