Open House in Tel Aviv
International ‘Houses From Within’ weekend allowed tourists and residents to visit some unique properties in Israel’s architectural heritage centre.
Second violin?
Israel’s Itamar Zorman shared top prize in the International Tchaikovsky competition in Russia. The judges probably were possibly confused, as Itamar sounds just like he is playing two instruments.
Silver service
Four top New Orleans chefs have been touring Israel, serving up classic dishes from the USA’s famous Southern state city.
An Oscar for Israeli student
Student director Tal Shamir won the ‘alternative film’ category for the movie trailer ‘The Vermeers’ which let the viewers experience Vermeer’s paintings through digital media.
‘Israel Magic’ in Croatia
Over a million people will enjoy a two-week summer party on the Croatian island of Pag organised by the Israeli Embassy. It will feature a fashion show, bands, art exhibits and Israeli food.
‘Jewish Jordan’ signs with Maccabi Tel Aviv
Former Duke Blue Devils basketball champion Jon Scheyer has signed a two year deal to play for Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv.
White night, all night
Tel Aviv annually celebrates being declared a White City by UNESCO in 2003. Again this year, the city opens its doors to the public for an all-nighter festival of fun, song and good times.
Catch the train in Jerusalem
The famous Swedish string quartet, Fleshquartet, will perform the composition “Different Trains” next week as part of Jerusalem Season of Culture.
“Tangled up in Blue (& White)”
A “Hard Rain” fell from the cloudless sky over Israel’s national stadium as Bob Dylan returned to his homeland down “Highway 61”. “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” but was it a “Simple Twist of Fate” or a far greater power that a allowed me to see him for one more encore?
We are sailing
Sailing team Gidi Klinger and Eran Sela won the silver medal in the 470 Class competition at the World Cup in Spain. They will now challenge for a medal at the 2012 London Olympics.