See who’s coming to Israel
Creative Community For Peace supports all the artists and entertainers who visit the Jewish State and refuse to be intimidated by BDS campaigns. Thanks to Rihanna, Jose Feliciano, Earthdance Zion (due here soon) and to all those who have performed here recently.
Beautiful Israeli art
A new website promises to deliver the works of artists such as Yaacov Agam, Marc Chagall, Yosl Bergner, Reuven Rubin and Joseph Zaritsky, straight to your living room or office, anywhere in the world. I am not advertising the site, but it does give the opportunity to view some wonderful paintings.
Hummus takes center stage at Budapest Israel festival
(Thanks to Size Doesn’t Matter and Ynet) At the opening of the Israel festival in Budapest, hundreds of Hungarians tucked into the biggest plate of hummus ever to be seen in Hungary. The Israeli market contained produce, exhibitions and tourist information.
Eilat’s international sports center
The cornerstone has been laid for Eilat’s new international sports complex. In the near future, sports teams from Europe will be able to come for training in Eilat during the winter. The complex will include a football stadium, five training fields, basketball hall, gym and spa.
Celtic sign Israeli international
(Thanks to Size Doesn’t Matter and Ynet) Scottish soccer champions Celtic have signed Israeli midfielder Nir Biton from FC Ashdod. The 21-year-old joins fellow countryman, Beram Kayal. Celtic said that the club was "delighted" to have signed the “talented Israeli” on a 4-year contract.
Italian masterpiece to exhibit in Israel
(Thanks to Hazel) To celebrate the launching of the Italy-Israel Foundation for Culture and the Arts, Florence's Uffizi Gallery is loaning Botticelli’s magnificent 50-meter Renaissance fresco, The Annunciation, to the Israel Museum in September.
Irish dance troupe in Ariel
Nice to see entertainers from the Emerald Isle performing over the Green Line.
There’s more to sport than winning
As the national anthems were played prior to a friendly soccer match in the Ukraine, the Israelis shielded a group of children lined up in front of them on the field from the blistering cold and the rain. Israel lost the match 2-0, but won much support for their compassion.
But it’s great when you do
Yarden Gerbi, from Netanya, won the gold medal in the women’s under-63 kg class at the Judo World Championships in Rio de Janeiro. Yarden recorded ippons – judo’s knockout – in all five of her fights. When Hatikvah - Israel’s national anthem - began to play, Yarden burst into tears.
Where to cool down
Janglo has compiled a list of the top water parks in Israel. If you’re not on the beach, and/or you’re looking for something a bit different, try one of these amazing locations.