The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rita/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:10:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Rita | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rita/ 32 32 Mark Eliyahu lines up Rita, Shai Tsabari and more for Tu B’Av concert https://www.timesofisrael.com/mark-eliyahu-lines-up-rita-shai-tsabari-and-more-for-tu-bav-concert/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:32:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3060500 A mix of cultures and music appears in 'About Love,' an Israel Festival performance under Jerusalem skies

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]]> Mainstream Israeli artists make an album of new music to connect youth to Holocaust https://www.timesofisrael.com/mainstream-israeli-artists-make-music-to-connect-youth-to-holocaust/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:28:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2994975 'Paskol Shlishi' brings mix of major Israeli musicians together with survivors to inspire 13 original songs about the WWII genocide

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]]> Bialik to get birthday concert at crossroads of east and west https://www.timesofisrael.com/bialik-to-get-birthday-concert-at-crossroads-of-east-and-west/ Sun, 11 Dec 2022 14:53:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2894243 The renowned poet's 150th will be marked with Tel Aviv show of the Andalusian Orchestra, featuring singers Berry Sakharov, Rita, Ester Rada, Shlomi Shaban and others

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]]> Israel’s ‘Select Few’ carved in wax in 1st local exhibit of its kind https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-select-few-carved-in-wax-in-1st-local-exhibit-of-its-kind/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:16:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2858601 A three-year process to create a wax museum of Israeli celebs, entertainers and A-listers produces an eerie collection of replicas

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]]> 2 arrested as artists, performers demonstrate for support amid virus crisis https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-arrested-as-artists-performers-demonstrate-for-support-amid-virus-crisis/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:56:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2327515 Thousands protest opposite Finance Ministry, demanding government provide financial assistance for cultural industry that has been shut down for months due to coronavirus outbreak

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]]> Passover on a submarine https://www.timesofisrael.com/passover-on-a-submarine/ Mon, 10 Apr 2017 12:44:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1598314 The Hebrew-language media reminds readers about the IDF soldiers operating thousands of kilometers away from home during the holiday

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]]> Singer Rita hospitalized with unspecified infection https://www.timesofisrael.com/singer-rita-hospitalized-with-unspecified-infection/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 07:46:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1453736 Iranian-born diva, 54, in stable condition, remains in isolation ward in Tel Aviv hospital's intensive care unit

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]]> Food for the cultural soul https://www.timesofisrael.com/food-for-the-cultural-soul/ Fri, 08 Apr 2016 04:59:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1371140 Fresh Paint and YerushLIVE offer art, music and victuals for the locals

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]]> Crowds and crafts galore at annual Jerusalem fair https://www.timesofisrael.com/crowds-and-crafts-galore-at-annual-jerusalem-fair/ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 11:58:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1231812 Offering booths to browse and beer to imbibe, the 40th annual International Arts and Crafts Fair at Hutzot Hayotzer is packed despite the heat

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]]> Tens of thousands gather to remember, sing Arik Einstein https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-gather-to-remember-arik-einstein/ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 10:48:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1074883 A year after iconic musician's sudden death, over 20 singers, bands share stage at Ganei Yehoshua to perform renditions of his greatest hits

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]]> Prosor answers ice bucket challenge https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosor-answers-ice-bucket-challenge/ Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:16:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1050771 Israeli UN ambassador has freezing water poured over his head, echoing his 'cold reception' in New York

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]]> Rocket-ravaged Ashkelon to throw its annual summer bash https://www.timesofisrael.com/rocket-ravaged-ashkelon-to-throw-its-annual-summer-bash/ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:34:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1047031 This month's Briza Festival will go on, 2 days longer than usual, as 'a big statement against Hamas'

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]]> ‘No quarrel’ between Iranian and Israeli people, says Rita http://amanpour.blogs.cnn.com/2013/12/21/no-quarrel-between-iranian-and-israeli-people-says-singer-with-feet-in-both-worlds/ Sun, 22 Dec 2013 07:30:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=795870 CNN: Persian-Israeli singer talks with Christiane Amanpour about Iranian-Israeli relations and her gold record in Farsi

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]]> Singers don’t come cheap https://www.timesofisrael.com/singers-dont-come-cheap/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:39:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=408474 Municipalities hoping to provide residents with a memorable performance for Independence Day need to dig deep

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]]> Rita rocks the UN https://www.timesofisrael.com/rita-rocks-the-un/ Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:28:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=401674 Iranian-born Israeli singer performs in Hebrew, English, and Persian at first-of-its-kind 'Tunes for Peace' concert

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