Source: I googled Israel
Legendary French singer Johnny Hallyday – known as Jean-Philippe Smet to his mum – will be wooing Tel Aviv in an October concert!
The legendary crooner, who has sold over 100 million records, will be performing in Tel Aviv as part of his current world tour, which is also set to include the USA, Russia, and a whole series of concerts in his homeland. He will also be accompanied by French singer Louis Bertignac.
Now almost 70, the French Elvis Presley (many consider him to be the French version!) is considered one of France’s true living icons. And with the huge numbers of French tourists in Israel these days, a Tel Aviv concert is perfect timing!
The concert is scheduled for October 30, at the Nokia Arena in Tel Aviv. Call 03-6023619 for ticket details (tickets start at 350 shekels).
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Interview with Johnny Hallyday—100% Pro-Israel
Translation by Michelle Cohen
Interviewer: Do you know Israel?
J.H: I have a lot of Israeli friends, you know, so... and I lived for a long time with a family named Bloch. I lived with them for two years when I was younger. So I always....I always wanted to go to Israel, but the fact is I was always touring right and left and never had the occasion to visit. But now I have the opportunity to visit.
Interviewer: What will you do in Israel?
J.H.: I would like to visit the Wailing Wall, for one, because, well, it's mystical. I am atheist. I am Catholic and atheist, so I don't pay attention to religion like I don't pay attention to politics. I am a singer. I love visiting, I love seeing countries. That's it! I love people generally. I love...they can be of any religion. It's all the same to me. For me it's.......
Interviewer: What will you sing? What will be your repertoire in Israel?
J.H. Well, firstly, I think there is a large French community (yes), so I will sing for them the songs I know how to sing that they have perhaps already heard. Songs like 'That I Love You'..songs like that.
Interviewer: About the question of boycotts by certain artists...
J.H.: I am above that. I don't care! I sing...my profession is singing. I go to countries where I am welcomed, and to an audience that wants to watch me. The rest is all the same to me. I am not...I'm not a frightful individual. I'll tell them that I will go anyway, and if they are not happy, they can simply not come to the show. (laughter)
Interviewer: Thank you!
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Nike Night Run Tel Aviv
And right after Johnny Hallyday's show...
Source: Tourist Israel
By Ban Julius
The Nike Night Run Tel Aviv takes place each fall, a 10km run which takes place in the cool Tel Aviv night along the streets of the 24 hour city. The Nike Night Run follows a great route starting at Rabin Square in the center of town, and heading north along Ibn Gbirol Street continuing along Rokah Boulevard and into Hayarkon Park, before reaching the end point beside the river. The 2012 Nike Night Run Tel Aviv will take place on October 30.
