Depeche Mode Rock Group Wows Israeli Fans
British rock group Depeche Mode, composed of lead vocalist Dave Gahan, guitarist, and song writer Martin Gore, plus keyboard genius Andrew Fletcher finally played their gig in Ramat Gan International Stadium Sunday night before more than 50,000 adoring fans. The …
Fresh Paint in Israel
I was at this last FreshPaint show in Tel Aviv and it was great. 33,000 visitors came in a span of 5 days to see the latest
Strolling along the Tel Aviv Boardwalk
For those who are not aware, Tel Aviv now has a smaller version of Atlantic City's famous Boardwalk. Located at what is still known as the Tel Aviv
Party time on Tel Aviv’s 100th
If you were anywhere near Tel Aviv this weekend, you must have seen some of the goings on as part of the city's 100'th birthday bash.
Happy International Women’s Day
Sunday, March 8, is the International Women's Day. Marina Maximillian Blumin, a young singer who caught the national spotlight during her appearance in "Kochav Nolad" (the Israeli
One Thousand and One Nights
980 days and nights have passed since Gilad Shalit was captured by Hamas militants. Later this month, on Sunday, March the 22nd, we shall all mark the 1,001st
Hitler’s Parking Dilemma
A satirical video clip that supposedly depicts Hitler being enraged over the parking problems in Tel Aviv is gaining wide momentum, as well as several complaints by
Her Morning Elegance
Oren Lavie is a 33 y/o Israeli musician, director, and actor. He grew up in Ramat-Aviv, the green suburban neighborhood in north Tel-Aviv. At the age of
Hello President Obama
It starts at 18:30 Israel time. The inauguration ceremony. If you live in Israel and don't have a TV set (or still at work), you can watch the
Klone Yourself in Tel Aviv
I've been seeing it all over town. A brownish alien-like creature, with green eyes, a long snout, and sharp teeth. Sometimes it's just a head; sometimes the head
Tel Aviv’s Obsessed with Sushi
As the thunders of war echo from the South, residents of Tel Aviv continue their daily routine. Two unrelated anecdotes:
- I happened to hear a 90 y/o woman speaks
Tel Aviv Might Close Only Adolescence Clinic
This morning I read a small news report in a local magazine that I think should get much more attention. The magazine piece tells of an
Reality Tuesday
This coming Tuesday the hit reality show Big Brother will end its first Israeli season in a climatic live broadcast. Who will be crowned winner? Yossi Booblil? Shefra?
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Rabin Square
- For the past 2 years, every Tuesday evening, a bunch of young folks stand outside city hall and offer Free Hugs.
- Once every month or so, several astronomy enthusiasts
Pillow Fight tonight at Rabin Square
If you need to blow off some pressure, tonight's the night... The time: Today, at 8pm sharp. The place: Rabin Square, the heart of Tel Aviv. The mission: Mass pillow fight. ...














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