Israeli wins gold at World Windsurfing Championship
Lee Korzits has just won the second gold medal of her career in the ISAF World Windsurfing Championships in Perth Australia. Back in 2003 at age 19, Korzits was the youngest ever world championship winner and is the only Israeli to have won two gold medals. Korzits told Israel’s Sport 5 Channel. "I'm trying to enjoy every moment and I feel proud to be Israeli."
Israel’s first skeleton bobsleigh medal
With a 5th place finish in today's America's Cup race in Lake Placid, NY, skeleton athlete Bradley Chalupski has earned Israel its first ever medal in Skeleton. Israeli Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation’s David Greaves wished Brad a hearty Mazel Tov.
Cycling for Peace
Team Saxo Bank (the world's best cycling team) and Alberto Contador (one of the world's top cyclists) visited Israel. Saxo Bank has built a cycling school in Acre for Jewish and Muslim children. Ran Margaliot – who may become the first Israeli male rider to ride in the Tour de France – helped arrange the visit.
Run through the night
The first 10km Jerusalem Night Run took place on 12th December. The 1000 competitors included Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat and his wife. The run was advertised to be a warm up to the Jerusalem Marathon in March.
Jerusalem film festival barmitzvah
Now in its 13th year, the festival, which runs at the Jerusalem Cinematheque from December 17-23, features a wide variety of feature films, documentaries and short films from Israel and abroad.
Here come the Red Hot Chili Peppers
The top American rock band is to perform at Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park on September 10, 2012. It promises to be one of the greatest musical evenings ever seen in Israel.
The magic of Cirque du Soleil
Internationally renowned circus, Cirque du Soleil will be coming to Israel in August 2012 for their first ever performances in the country. Performing their show, Alegria, the group will bring their amazing magical acrobatics to the Nokia Arena, Tel Aviv, with a cast of 55 artists.
Streisand to sing for the IDF
Barbra Streisand is set to headline a star-studded gala for the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces in Los Angeles on December 8. Organizers consider this a coup, given that the singer rarely agrees to sing at such events.
Catch the Jazz in Jerusalem
Last day for the annual Jazz Globus Festival is Mon 5th Dec. One hundred leading musicians participate in five concerts.