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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 476

Chaim Topol

In this April 8, 2015 photo, actor Chaim Topol speaks during an interview in Tel Aviv. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
April 13, 2023, 6:18 pm
Chaim Topol’s family says he had a hidden role — as an operative for Mossad
Widow and children of famed ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ actor tell Haaretz about his exploits to assist the spy agency, using his star status to help out with surveillance operations
By ToI Staff
Actor Chaim Topol plays the role of Tevye in the famous play 'Fiddler on the Roof' in a theatrical production on December 21, 1997. (Flash90)
March 9, 2023, 6:18 am
Chaim Topol, iconic ‘Tevye’ of film and stage, dies at 87
Oscar-nominated actor, an Israel Prize laureate, gained global recognition for his role as the grumbling ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ milkman, whom he played over 3,500 times on stage
By Amy Spiro
'Fiddler on the Roof' director Norman Jewison (right) on set in 1970 with Chaim Topol, who played Tevye. (Courtesy of Zeitgeist Films)
April 29, 2022, 11:05 am
Documentary takes film lovers behind the scenes of making ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
‘Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen’ breaks down the movie magic of a beloved 50-year-old musical, and shows how the film brought gentile director Norman Jewison closer to Judaism
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Scenes from 'Fiddler on the Roof.' (courtesy Jewish News)
April 10, 2021, 11:12 pm
As hit film ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ turns 50, celebrate with the original cast
To honor movie’s jubilee, our London partner the Jewish News chats with cast members and Topol’s family about its unique journey ahead of an April 11 online event
By Brigit Grant
Nonagenarian Eric Sargon, who played for The Beatles, Eric Clapton and the BBC Orchestra, plays his viola in his new Jerusalem apartment (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
April 15, 2019, 3:21 am
New immigrant violist, 91, ‘got out of my pajamas’ for The Beatles
‘I didn’t know what the hell music I was playing,’ says Eric Sargon of his contribution to one of the most popular bands of all time
By Jessica Steinberg
The winners of the Israel prize pose to a picture during the Israel prize ceremony at the International Conference Center (ICC) in Jerusalem on April 23, 2015. (Photo credit: Gili Yohanan/Flash90)
April 23, 2015, 10:58 pm
Nation’s ‘cultural prowess’ hailed at Israel Prize ceremony
Blind Sephardic poet, woman who served as officer under British Mandate among recipients of this year’s awards
By Jonathan Beck
In this April 8, 2015 photo, actor Chaim Topol speaks during an interview in Tel Aviv. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
April 21, 2015, 12:09 am
Iconic actor Chaim Topol reflects on long career
‘How many people in my profession are known worldwide? So I am not complaining,’ says one of Israel’s first international icons
By Aron Heller
From left to right: US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman, US Secretary of State John Kerry, US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz and British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond wait for a P5+1 meeting at the Beau Rivage Palace Hotel March 29, 2015 in Lausanne. (photo credit: AFP / FABRICE COFFRINI)
March 30, 2015, 2:07 pm
US denies there was ‘nearly an agreement’ with Iran on Sunday
State Department spokeswoman says ‘everything is interrelated’ in the deal, and so reports that Tehran backtracked from agreement ‘simply incorrect’
By Jonathan Beck
Israeli actor Chaim Topol at his home in Tel Aviv, June 16, 2014 (Yaakov Naumi/Flash90)
March 30, 2015, 1:58 pm
Chaim Topol, best known as Fiddler’s Tevye, wins Israel Prize
Renowned actor, who also starred in landmark ‘Sallah Shabati’ film, to be given lifetime achievement award
By Jessica Steinberg
Two clowns greet visitors at the Jordan River Village's grand opening Sunday (photo credit: Michal Shmulovich)
June 11, 2012, 8:33 pm
14 years in the making, a Paul Newman ‘fun’ camp for sick children opens in Israel
Raising a little hell, with a very serious purpose, at a remarkable new 60-acre camp in the Galilee
By Michal Shmulovich
April 19, 2012, 6:50 pm
Netanyahu offers hope via videolink to marchers in Poland
11,000 participate in 25th annual March of the Living on Holocaust Remembrance Day
By Ilan Ben Zion
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