"Yiddish Glory" presents songs by Soviet Jews that describe the horrors of World War II and the Holocaust. "The last thing a lot of Yiddish speaking people did was to write a song," says Prof. Anna Shternshis.
Israeli singer Dana International’s winning 1998 Eurovision song ranks 14 in Rolling Stone Italia’s list of groundbreaking pride songs. Gloria Gaynor's timeless classic "I Will Survive" tops the list; top five include Madonna, Lady Gaga, Queen and Italy's own Raffaella Carrà.
"Wonder Woman" says she keeps thinking about her native country despite her Hollywood fame. "Every time I come back here it feels like home," she says at launch of new Reebok campaign.
Some 150,000 parade marchers and an estimated 4 million spectators commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising that triggered the modern LGBTQ movement.
After boycott by families of victims of terrorism over film about lawyer who defends terrorists winning this year's prize, lottery decides to defund prestigious Docaviv top prize. Filmmakers argue that they are "at the vanguard of political debate."
Singer releases special video messsage ahead of her summer concert in Israel to celebrate birthday. Concert will take place on August 1, in Tel Aviv.
The international men's magazine describes the Israeli "Wonder Woman" actress as "the only woman on this list who can field strip an M16." Maxim also notes Gadot's massive Instagram following of 29.1 million people.
Cable magnate Patrick Drahi joins the exclusive club of French billionaires active in the global art market. If the deal is approved by shareholders, the 275-year-old auction house will become a privately held company for the first time in over 30 years. “This acquisition will provide Sotheby’s with the opportunity to accelerate its growth," CEO says.
Beit Ha'Gefen in Haifa is hosting an event directed by BDS supporter in which terrorists are portrayed as cultural heroes – all at the taxpayers' expense.
Director Roger Corman, producer Avi Nir and filmmaker Guy Nattiv recognized for their achievements in the film industry; this year's festival to be held in November.
