Israel’s Space Week
A cosmic exhibition has brought stunning space photography to the Israeli public. Tel Aviv port is exhibiting photographs taken by an astronaut, the general public and students from Israel’s Bezalel Academy of Art. It is also commemorating the 11th anniversary of the death of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon.
Israeli’s song is a hit – in Yemen
Zion Golan's song "Sana’a al-Yemen" is frequently heard blaring from stereos and minibus speakers in Sana’a - the capital city of Yemen. Maybe one day the Arab country will allow the Israeli with Yemenite roots to visit the country!
Five go to Sochi
Israel is sending five athletes to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Best prospects are Vladislav Bykanov in the short-track speed skating and Alexei Bychenko, in the men’s figure skating.
Good book & good cause
200 Anglos attended the book launch for “Like Dreamers” by Yossi Klein Halevi. The venue was the Jerusalem old train station. Saul Singer, co-author of Start-up Nation, interviewed Halevi. The event raised money for Jerusalem Village, which supports new immigrants in Jerusalem.
Rose the singer
Israel’s Ministry of Interior has confirmed that Rose Fostanes, winner of Israel’s X-Factor, has been given granted a full work permit for artists that will enable her to sing for her livelihood. Rose was previously only allowed to work as a Filipino caregiver but now can pursue her singing career in Israel.
AnyRoad Israel
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Pamela Anderson’s honeymoon at the Dead Sea
Just several days after secretly remarrying her ex-husband Rick Salomon, Hollywood star Pamela Anderson chose to celebrate her honeymoon in Israel.
Filipino caregiver wins Israel’s X-Factor
Rose Fostanes, a 47-year-old Filipina caregiver who arrived in Israel six years ago, became the first winner of the Israeli version of popular singing competition X-Factor. Now recognized on every street corner and cafe, Fostanes has become a household name in Israel.
Lev shel Zahav
Rock legend Neil Young (of Crosby Stills Nash and Young fame) is booked to perform at Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park on July 17. His most successful album “Harvest” includes his classic “Heart of Gold” (Lev shel Zahav in Hebrew).