Israel Active

Robyn Hitchcock used to play for the 80s punk group The Egyptians. Now as a “respectable” UK solo artist he returns to Israel, 40 years after working on Kibbutz Givat Haim.

The American lifestyle guru, magazine publisher and TV show host arrived last Thursday for her first visit to Israel. Her plans include scouting for a possible episode of her show here.

Despite the heat, the Irish troupe Riverdance is flowing through Tel Aviv, Haifa & Jerusalem.

David D’Or, one of the most acclaimed Israeli singers, will perform at a memorial ceremony for the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

A 45 minute IMAX 3D film of Jerusalem is currently in development. When released, it is scheduled to play for 5-10 years in over 35 countries.

So many scenes of Jerusalem are actually shot in Italy. But now Hollywood producers are being encouraged to come to the real Holy Land to make their movies.

For the young – the alternative music culture in Israel was on display at Tel Aviv’s Pic.Nic festival.

Blind US musician Raul Midon ‘saw’ no reason to cancel his appearance at the Red Sea Jazz Festival in Eilat. You can see and hear him in this video.

Writers, actors, artists and friends of Gesher attended the theatre’s 20th anniversary celebration by watching a special show at the home of Israel’s President Shimon Peres.

Laetitia Beck prepares to tee-up in the Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament. She is the first Israeli to perform in an LPGA tournament and wears the Israeli flag on her golf shoes.