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Those who have enjoyed listening to vocal harmony group Manhattan Transfer over the years may be surprised to discover that its musical director and pianist since 1979 is Tel Aviv-born and bred Yaron Gershovsky.  Manhattan Transfer is performing at Tel Aviv port.

Not just entertainment, but a way to help children in Southern Israel.  Desert Rose Productions is doing a fund raising event in Ra’anana on the 17th of September to raise money for 'A Spoonful of Hope' who are making Rosh Hashana gift boxes for the children in the South.  Please support it if you can.

Klezmer musicians from around the world gathered for the first International Klezmer Festival in Jerusalem. The festival synthesizes classical klezmer music with the more modern style, mixing traditional diaspora concept of klezmer with the latest Israeli-style music. https://www.itraveljerusalem.com/events/first-international-klezmer-festival-in-jerusalem/

Running since 1987, this year’s Red Sea Jazz festival's program offers daily shows at 3 Eilat venues, featuring 20 international and local ensembles - altogether 40 shows over four days. Every day at 7pm, a free show brings to stage the best up-and-coming Israeli Jazz bands.

Israel’s version of “This American Life” is now available in English.

Having just returned from a cool UK to the Israeli summer, this site is very timely.

Being in Israel at Chanukah time is special. Here are some ideas for things to do and see.

Israel’s Lior Sofer won the men's division at the 8th Cable Wakeboard World Championships held in Norway. With around 200 competitors from 25 countries, Lior crashed on his first run but scored 94 points on his second attempt - nine ahead of his nearest rival.

Donald Sanford made history when he became the first Israeli to win a medal in a sprint event at the European Championships, finishing the 400-meter final in third place in Zurich, Switzerland. Sanford broke the Israeli record with 45.27 seconds.

Israel progressed to a 12th consecutive EuroBasket tournament in impressive style, crushing the Netherlands 83-60 in Nicosia, Cyprus to win qualifying Group B with a game to spare. Israel finishes its qualifying campaign in first place for the first time since 2001.