Israeli basketball fans danced with former New York Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire during a practice open to the public; The annual Tamar Festival (Oct 17-20) near the Dead Sea is one of Israel’s largest music festivals, and much more.

Legendary American singer songwriter, Barry Manilow is to perform his first ever concert in Israel in June, and Israel’s Aspaklaria theater troupe, has opened a new branch in Toronto, Canada, and much more.