Jerusalem bakers create the Abu Dhabi donut, Boy George records duet with Israeli performer, Israel wins European gymnastic gold, and much more!
By Michael Ordman
CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORT`
The Abu Dhabi donut
The bakers at Jerusalem’s Café Kadosh have devised the Abu Dhabi donut, “to appreciate the peace process”. Filled with cream made from dates shipped by the UAE’s Jewish community, it has a nougat crown topped with an edible gold leaf and sells for 22 shekels.
https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-israel-uae-doughnut/abu-dhabi-doughnut-a-hanukkah-hit-in-israel-idUSKBN28N0IL
Boy George records duet with Israeli singer
UK pop star Boy George (Culture Club) streamed his new single “Rainbow in the Dark”, recorded in English & Hebrew with Israeli performer Asaf Goren. Boy George said, “I look forward to being in Israel sometime soon and playing live. Shalom, peace and love.”
https://www.ynetnews.com/culture/article/Syy9XPjiD
European medals at Taekwondo
Israel’s Emuna Samuels was runner-up in the over 59kg category at the 2020 European Taekwondo Cadet Championships in Bosnia. Also (not publicized) Israel’s Ariel Vigdor won Gold in the under 37kg category at the same event.
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/293021
https://worldtaekwondoeurope.org/files/RESULTS_BY_EIGHT_DAY_2_CADET_FEMALE.pdf
Gal Gadot is MTV’s first “She-Ro”
Israeli “Wonder Woman” actress Gal Gadot won the first “She-Ro” in film history award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time (GOAT) awards ceremony.
https://www.israel21c.org/gal-gadot-named-best-she-ro-and-wins-8-figure-film-deal/
https://www.mtv.com/movie-and-tv-awards/video-clips/dvc5sc/mtv-movie-tv-awards-greatest-of-all-time-gal-gadot-nabs-the-she-ro-award
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