The rumors are true. Birthright Israel's newest innovation, the Israelity Tour is bringing the best of contemporary Israeli music to the West Coast in February for a concert tour. Concerts and Mifgashim Featuring Subliminal and the T.A.C.T. Family With performances by Coolooloosh and Michelle Citrin February 6-17, 2008 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-l6SkmNJbA&feature=user[/youtube] Don't miss your chance to be part of the action! Remember, it's all about the music... If you would like to stay current and enjoy all the behind-the-scenes stories and tales from the road, you can. Check in regularly with the Israelity Tour Blogger. and Michelle Citrin? she is the infamous, Rosh Hashanah Girl. … Continue Reading
Hip-hop Comes to Beit Hanassi
We first met her at a special performance in Nashville during the GA. Now, Grammy Award-winning musician Miri Ben-Ari, the Israeli "hip hop violinist" who is best known for her collaborations with artists Kanye West and Jay Z, was awarded the first annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Israel Award for her work in bringing together African American and Jewish communities closer together through music. from the official press release... "This award seeks to bring attention, recognition and remembrance of the dynamic relationship between African Americans and Jews, particularly highlighting the pinnacle of that friendship seen during the Civil Rights Movement in America under the leadership of Reverend King. It will be presented in honor of Black and Jewish leaders who have helped to further the … Continue Reading
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