Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai drops debut Hebrew album The release marks a significant milestone in her career, following her rise to international fame when she won the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. Dor Gabay June 25, 2024
Israel’s Noa Kirel advances to Eurovision final with ‘Unicorn’ performance Pop star promises to “do everything — and I mean everything — to keep making the people of Israel happy in the grand final.” May 10, 2023
10 things you didn’t know about this year’s ‘Miss Universe’ pageant From the eco-friendly dresses to an attempted ban on swimsuits, the 70th edition of the competition was full of surprises. Naama Barak Dec. 13, 2021
Netta Barzilai’s Hanukkah performance lights up NBA game in Los Angeles The Israeli star sang at the L.A. Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors game at the Staples Center on the first night of the Jewish Festival of Lights. Nov. 30, 2021
Simon Cowell drops planned appearance as judge on ‘X Factor Israel’ he source declined to say whether Cowell’s decision was related to the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. May 26, 2021
Israel releases revamped 2021 Eurovision entry Eden Alene’s song, “Set Me Free,” will compete in the annual event, which was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Eran Swissa March 29, 2021
Netta Barzilai to join Simon Cowell on judges panel for ‘The X Factor Israel’ Both have been supporters of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces. March 11, 2021
A new kind of ambassador: The rise of Israel’s Shalva Band and Netta Barzilai “The stronger we can build the bridge and our nation’s allies around the world, the stronger we all are together,” says Eurovision Song Contest 2018 winner Barzilai. Eliana Rudee Dec. 2, 2019
Thousands bridge countries and cultures, kicking off new year of Masa programs The opening event offered fellows and alumni an opportunity to celebrate the organization’s impact in connecting world Jewry and Israel, as well as members of Masa’s diverse international community to one another. Eliana Rudee Nov. 6, 2019
