The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/aviv-geffen/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:04:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Aviv Geffen | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/aviv-geffen/ 32 32 Aviv Geffen hosts Art Garfunkel in Tel Aviv, calls for end to war https://www.timesofisrael.com/aviv-geffen-hosts-art-garfunkel-in-tel-aviv-calls-for-end-to-war/ Fri, 30 May 2025 15:13:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3561852 83-year-old sings beloved ballads together with his his son James and rocker Geffen

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]]> Art Garfunkel to join Aviv Geffen on stage in Israel at end of month https://www.timesofisrael.com/art-garfunkel-to-join-aviv-geffen-on-stage-in-israel-at-end-of-month/ Fri, 16 May 2025 07:33:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3550339 Legendary singer of Simon & Garfunkel to perform four songs at annual 'Rock Prom' in Tel Aviv, making him first major international artist to perform in country since start of war

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]]> Huge alternative Oct. 7 memorial ceremony to be held in Tel Aviv; state event in Ofakim https://www.timesofisrael.com/tens-of-thousands-expected-to-attend-alternative-october-7-ceremony-in-tel-aviv/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:47:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3362337 Tens of thousands expected at Yarkon Park gathering to be emceed by Hanoch Daum and Rotem Sela, include speeches by bereaved families, relatives of hostages, Gaza border residents

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]]> Aviv Geffen performs duet with released hostage Mia Leimberg https://www.timesofisrael.com/aviv-geffen-performs-duet-with-released-hostage-mia-leimberg/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:34:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3182757 Pair sing 'Black Sunrise,' written and composed by rocker about terrifying events of October 7

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]]> Singer Aviv Geffen detained during anti-overhaul protest in Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/singer-aviv-geffen-detained-during-anti-overhaul-protest-in-tel-aviv/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:43:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3050538 Rock musician says he was chatting with fans when officer 'came out of nowhere' and shoved him, which led him to push the cop back; police release him without pressing charges

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]]> Saturday’s Backstreet Boys concert in Israel canceled as conflict with Gaza drags on https://www.timesofisrael.com/saturday-backstreet-boys-concert-in-israel-canceled-as-conflict-with-gaza-drags-on/ Fri, 12 May 2023 14:53:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3014078&preview=true&preview_id=3014078 Authorities scrap Rishon Lezion show because of security considerations

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]]> Tens of thousands attend Tel Aviv outdoor rock concert despite threat of rockets https://www.timesofisrael.com/tens-of-thousands-attend-tel-aviv-outdoor-rock-concert-despite-threat-of-rockets/ Thu, 11 May 2023 19:41:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3013482 With Gaza barrages ongoing and first Israeli fatality just hours before, crowds stream to Aviv Geffen show; video shows Iron Dome intercept rockets in the distance

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]]> ‘Love has a country, and he was its prince’: Lyricist Yehonatan Geffen laid to rest https://www.timesofisrael.com/love-has-a-country-and-he-was-its-prince-lyricist-yehonatan-geffen-laid-to-rest/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:27:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3000178 Mourners honor late author, musician with songs he wrote; daughter Shira Geffen recalls helping father with book of songs before his death, feared his passing upon completing work

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]]> Musical and literary icon Yehonatan Geffen dies at 76 https://www.timesofisrael.com/musical-and-literary-icon-yehonatan-geffen-dies-at-76/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:50:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2998867 The writer, nephew of Moshe Dayan and father to singer Aviv Gefen as well as artists Shira and Natasha, battled inner demons to express himself

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]]> Daily Briefing Sept. 1: NY law addresses Holocaust education; an opioid antidote? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-1-ny-law-addresses-holocaust-education-an-opioid-antidote/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:01:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2828574 US reporter Luke Tress looks at Holocaust art education in NY and opioid crisis; Jessica Steinberg discusses Aviv Geffen's abrupt political shift and rebates for film/TV producers

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]]> Rocker Aviv Geffen changes his tune with West Bank concerts for ‘brother’ settlers https://www.timesofisrael.com/rocker-aviv-geffen-changes-his-tune-with-west-bank-concerts-for-brother-settlers/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:32:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2826958 Once known as a voice of the political left linked to Rabin's legacy, singer reveals political shift with recent performances, for which he thanks right-wing minister Ayelet Shaked

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]]> Nixed musical about soldiers’ testimony on West Bank rights violations sparks outcry https://www.timesofisrael.com/nixed-musical-about-soldiers-testimony-on-west-bank-rights-violations-sparks-outcry/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:28:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2794085 67 culture figures decry Beersheba theater for scrapping play that showcases stories gathered by left-wing group Breaking the Silence; culture minister resists calls to intervene

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]]> ‘There’s hope’: Culture buffs celebrate return of music, movies and art https://www.timesofisrael.com/theres-hope-culture-buffs-celebrate-return-of-music-movies-and-art/ Thu, 04 Mar 2021 04:02:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2497520 Jerusalem movie theater sees sparse turnout for socially distanced screenings, but Green Pass holders and others flock to concerts and museums as events come roaring back

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]]> Debuting vaccine passes, Israel once again leads world — into an ethical pickle https://www.timesofisrael.com/debuting-vaccine-passes-israel-once-again-leads-world-into-an-ethical-pickle/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:35:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2496159 Many countries are now weighing their own certification systems, while grappling with moral questions over the prospect of dividing the world along lines of vaccine access

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]]> Huldai: Tel Aviv cultural venues to open in February for the fully vaccinated https://www.timesofisrael.com/huldai-tel-aviv-cultural-venues-to-open-in-february-for-the-fully-vaccinated/ Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:05:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2470037&preview=true&preview_id=2470037 Mayor, who heads the newly founded party The Israelis, says city will allow holders of 'green passports' to attend concerts, exhibitions; culture minister: 'Put populism aside'

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