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Aviv Geffen, left, Art Garfunkel and James Garfunkel at a Tel Aviv concert on May 29, 2025 (Courtesy screengrab)
May 30, 2025, 6:13 pm
Aviv Geffen hosts Art Garfunkel in Tel Aviv, calls for end to war
83-year-old sings beloved ballads together with his his son James and rocker Geffen
By Jessica Steinberg
File: Grammy Award-winning American singer Art Garfunkel performs on stage at the Bloomfield Stadium in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, on June 10, 2015. (Gil Cohen Magen/AFP)
May 16, 2025, 10:33 am
Art Garfunkel to join Aviv Geffen on stage in Israel at end of month
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
By ToI Staff
Israelis embrace next to photos of people killed and taken captive by Hamas terrorists during their violent rampage through the Nova music festival in southern Israel, which are displayed at the site of the event, as Israeli DJs spun music, to commemorate the October 7, massacre, near Kibbutz Re'im, November 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
August 27, 2024, 11:47 am
Huge alternative Oct. 7 memorial ceremony to be held in Tel Aviv; state event in Ofakim
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
By ToI Staff
Aviv Geffen and released Hamas captive Mia Leimberg record his new song 'Black Sunrise' -- released December 20, 2023 (Courtesy screenshot)
December 20, 2023, 5:34 pm
Aviv Geffen performs duet with released hostage Mia Leimberg
Pair sing ‘Black Sunrise,’ written and composed by rocker about terrifying events of October 7
By Jessica Steinberg
Singer Aviv Geffen (right) is detained by Israel Police at a Tel Aviv protest against the judicial overhaul on July 11, 2023. (Screen capture/Twitter)
July 12, 2023, 3:43 am
Singer Aviv Geffen detained during anti-overhaul protest in Tel Aviv
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
By ToI Staff
The Backstreet Boys performing in Rishon Lezion on April 22, 2018. (Courtesy: Orit Pnini)
May 12, 2023, 5:53 pm
Saturday’s Backstreet Boys concert in Israel canceled as conflict with Gaza drags on
Authorities scrap Rishon Lezion show because of security considerations
By ToI Staff and Melanie Lidman
Singer Aviv Geffen performs live at Park Hayarkon in Tel Aviv on May 11, 2023. (Koko/Flash90)
May 11, 2023, 10:41 pm
Tens of thousands attend Tel Aviv outdoor rock concert despite threat of rockets
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
By ToI Staff
Friends and family members mourn during the funeral ceremony of athor and lyricist Yehonatan Geffen in Nahalal cemetery, northern Israel, April 21, 2023. (Shir Torem/Flash90)
April 21, 2023, 1:27 pm
‘Love has a country, and he was its prince’: Lyricist Yehonatan Geffen laid to rest
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
By Michael Horovitz
Singer and poet Yehonatan Geffen at the EMI, the Israel Artists Association, lifetime achievement awards ceremony, held in Petah Tikva, February 17, 2016. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
April 19, 2023, 4:50 pm
Musical and literary icon Yehonatan Geffen dies at 76
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
By Jessica Steinberg
Illustrative. Opioids in a loaded syringe and pills. (iStock)
September 1, 2022, 2:01 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 1: NY law addresses Holocaust education; an opioid antidote?
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
By ToI Staff
Rocker Aviv Geffen is going public with his political about-face in August 2022, performing in settlements that he previously criticized (Courtesy YouTube screengrab)
August 30, 2022, 11:32 am
Rocker Aviv Geffen changes his tune with West Bank concerts for ‘brother’ settlers
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
By Jessica Steinberg
Actresses in a trailer for the musical "Basic Instinct." (Screen capture/Facebook)
July 7, 2022, 1:28 pm
Nixed musical about soldiers’ testimony on West Bank rights violations sparks outcry
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
By ToI Staff
Theater-goers at the Khan theatre in Jerusalem on February 23, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 4, 2021, 6:02 am
‘There’s hope’: Culture buffs celebrate return of music, movies and art
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
By Jessica Steinberg
A man presents his Green Pass, proof that he is vaccinated against the coronavirus, on opening night at the Khan Theater for a performance where all guests were required to show proof of vaccination or full recovery from the virus, in Jerusalem, February 23, 2021. (AP/Maya Alleruzzo)
February 26, 2021, 2:35 pm
Debuting vaccine passes, Israel once again leads world — into an ethical pickle
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
By Laurie Kellman
Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai speaks during a concert at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv on May 14, 2018. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
January 17, 2021, 12:05 pm
Huldai: Tel Aviv cultural venues to open in February for the fully vaccinated
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’
By ToI Staff
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