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Rapper Kanye West will perform in Israel on Sept. 30 in Ramat Gan's stadium. Three months ago, Kanye visited the Jewish state with his wife, reality TV star Kim Kardashian, and their daughter North, who was baptized at an Armenian church in Jerusalem.

Enthusiasts of the amber nectar should make their way to Independence Park in Jerusalem on Aug 26 to sample over 150 different beers at the Jerusalem Beer Festival. There will also be food and entertainment from live bands including Hadag Nahash.

Stav Singer and Iddan Golomb from Tel Aviv University, won the gold trophy in the English as a second language category at the European Universities Debating Championship in Vienna. Six Israeli teams successfully fought through to join 700 competitors in the knockout rounds.

Israel senior national team member Dean Kremer became the first Israeli to ever be selected in the US Major League Baseball draft, being chosen by the San Diego Padres.  

A fast-paced view of a fast-paced nation that also knows how to relax and have fun. Beautiful landscapes, energizing events, cutting-edge technologies and exciting people. From parties to prayers, beaches to bicycles … and great food. Visitors can look forward to an unforgettable experience.

It has been called the triumph over evil. 70 years after the Holocaust, a record 2300 Jewish athletes from Israel and all over the world gathered for the Maccabi Games, known as the ‘Jewish Olympics’ in Berlin, at the site where Hitler opened the 1936 ‘Nazi Games’, which barred Jewish participants.

The Jerusalem Season of Culture July 27 - September 4 is inspired by Jerusalem’s unique aspects - its history, aesthetics, social & political arena, and religious significance. It not only entertains but also reflects upon this complex environment.

Tel Aviv is a hub for indie bands and solo musicians. Sun Kil Moon, alt-J, Toro Y Moi, the Antlers, Ben Frost and more are scheduled to play Tel Aviv, Rishon, and other cities. Also, TY Size Doesn’t Matter and The Culture Trip for the top 18 non-touristy things to do in Tel Aviv.

Mariah Carey, one of the best-selling pop artists of all time, announced that she will perform in Rishon LeZion's Live Park on August 18. Mariah Carey made her first-ever visit to Israel last month. And (TY Michelle)

At the RS:X Youth World Windsurfing Championships in Gdynia Poland, 15-year-old Israeli Nov Drihan won a double gold – in the RS:X U17 and RS:X Youth Women categories. Israel’s Yoav Omer, won the RS:X Youth Men category while Israel’s Kfir Azulay won the RS:X U17.