Four-time world champion Israeli wins gold medal at Thai Boxing European Championships in Paris; American comedian Jerry Seinfeld returned to Israel in December for two more shows; January sees the first edition of the African Film Festival in Tel Aviv, and much more.
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World champion Thai boxer wins European championship
Four-time world champion Israeli Nili Block claimed another title, winning the gold medal at the Thai Boxing European Championships in Paris.
Seinfeld flies in
American comedian Jerry Seinfeld returned to Israel in December for two more shows, performing at Tel Aviv’s Menorah Mivtachim Arena. Later that week he visited the IAF’s Ramon airbase near the Egyptian border, with a brief photo-op in front of an IAF F-16I fighter jet.
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/240138
Things to do in January
Comedian Chris Rock performed in Tel Aviv on 8th Jan. And Jan 16-20 sees the first edition of the African Film Festival in Tel Aviv. The second link suggests activities in Jerusalem.
https://www.touristisrael.com/things-to-do-in-israel-in-january/3792/
https://www.touristisrael.com/24-hours-in-jerusalem/16443/
Israel, wonders of bird migration
For those readers who have difficulty sleeping, this is a great restful video to help you relax before going to bed.
The master guitarist
Legendary US guitarist, composer, singer, songwriter, and producer Steve Vai will hold a master class in Tel Aviv in March. The three-time Grammy Award winner was voted the “10th Greatest Guitarist” by Guitar World magazine, and has sold over 15 million records. It is Vai’s third visit to Israel.
https://unitedwithisrael.org/guitar-legend-steve-vai-to-create-gravity-storm-in-israel/
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