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Gal (other)
Gal may refer to: People Surname * Gál, a Hungarian surname * Andreas Gal (born 1976), German programmer * Dani Gal (born 1975), Israeli video artist * Dean Gal (born 1995), Israeli footballer * Edward Gal (born 1970), Dutch dressage rider * Gedalia Gal (born 1933), Israeli farmer and former politician * Igor Gal (born 1983), Croatian footballer * Jenny Gal (born 1969), Dutch-Italian judoka * Lidia Gal, Israel chess master * Naomi Gal (born 1944), Israeli writer * Nora Gal (1912–1991), Soviet translator and literary critic * Riki Gal (born 1950), Israeli singer * Reuven Gal (born 1942), Israeli psychologist * Sandra Gal (born 1985), German LPGA golfer * Șandor Gal (born 1955), Romanian former ice hockey player * Sharon Gal (born 1974), Israeli journalist and politician * Shmuel Gal, Israeli mathematician and professor * Susan Gal (born 1949), American academic * Udi Gal (born 1979), Israeli Olympic sailor * Uziel Gal (1923–2002), German-born Israeli gun designer * Yehoshu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gál
Gál is a Hungarian surname. Notable people with the surname include: *András Gál (born 1989), Hungarian football defender with BFC Siófok *Bernhard Gál (born 1971), Austrian artist, composer and musicologist *Gyula Gál (born 1976), Hungarian handball player *Hans Gál (1890–1987), Austro-British composer, teacher and pianist *Henrik Gál (born 1947), Hungarian former Olympic wrestler *István Sándor Gál or Steven Gaal (born 1924), Hungarian-American mathematician * Kinga Gál (born 1970), a Hungarian politician and political writer *Minya Csaba Gál (born 1985), Romanian rugby union footballer *Róbert Gál (born 1979), Hungarian artistic gymnast *Sándor Gál (1868-1937), Hungarian lawyer and politician *Tímea Gál (born 1984), Hungarian woman footballer *Zoltán Gál Zoltán Gál (born 10 December 1940, in Budapest) is a Hungarian politician, who served as Interior Minister for a short time in 1990 before the first parliamentary elections. He was the Speaker of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Gal
Susan Gal (born 1949) is the Mae & Sidney G. Metzl Distinguished Service Professor of Anthropology, of Linguistics, and of Social Sciences at the University of Chicago She is the author or co-author of several books and numerous articles on linguistic anthropology, gender and politics, and the social history of Eastern Europe. Education and career Gal received her B.A. in psychology and anthropology from Barnard College in 1970 and received her Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1976. She taught at Rutgers University from 1977 to 1994, and then moved to the University of Chicago, serving as the Chair of the Department of Anthropology between 1999 and 2002. Honors and awards Gal received the Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship in 2002 for the study of language ideologies and political authority during and after socialism, and has been awarded the SSRC- ACLS International Fellowship, as well as Fulbright and NIMH Fellowships. In 2007 Gal was elected to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gal Gadot
Gal Gadot-Varsano ( he, גל גדות ; born 30 April 1985) is an Israeli actress and model. At age 18, she was crowned Miss Israel 2004. She then served in the Israel Defense Forces for two years as a combat fitness instructor, whereafter she began studying at IDC Herzliya while building her modeling and acting careers. Her first international film performance was as Gisele Yashar in ''Fast & Furious'' (2009), a part she reprised in subsequent installments of ''The Fast Saga''. Gadot went on to achieve global stardom for her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe, including in '' Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'' (2016) and ''Wonder Woman'' (2017). She has since starred in the Netflix action-comedy film '' Red Notice'' (2021) and the mystery film '' Death on the Nile'' (2022). Dubbed the "biggest Israeli superstar" by local media outlets, Gadot was included on the list of the 100 most influential people in the world by ''Time'' in 2018, and has placed twi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gal Fridman
Gal Fridman (or Friedman, he, גל פרידמן; born September 16, 1975) is an Israeli windsurfer and Israel's first Olympic gold medalist. Fridman won a Bronze Medal in the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics, and his gold medal in the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics. He is the first of two Israelis athlete to win two Olympic Medals, and the first Olympic Gold medalist in Israeli history. His first name, Gal, means "wave" in Hebrew. He was born in Karkur, Israel, and lives close to the water in Sdot Yam, a nearby kibbutz. Early life and career Fridman was born in Karkur, Israel, to an Ashkenazi Jewish family. The second out of three children, Fridman was born to Dganit and Uri Fridman, and has an older sister named Maayan and a younger brother named Yuval. Growing up close to the Mediterranean Sea, Gal was introduced by his father to windsurfing. Fridman started sailing at age seven, and began racing when he was 11. He began competing internationally in youth categories while still at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gal Costa
Gal Maria da Graça Costa Penna Burgos (born Maria da Graça Costa Penna Burgos; 26 September 1945 – 9 November 2022), known professionally as Gal Costa (), was a Brazilian singer of popular music. She was one of the main figures of the tropicalia music scene in Brazil in the late 1960s and appeared on the acclaimed compilation '' Tropicália: ou Panis et Circenses'' (1968). Early life Gal Costa was born on 26 September 1945, in the city of Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia, Brazil. Her mother, Mariah Costa Penna, spent hours listening to classical music during her pregnancy in hopes that Gal would be interested in music. Gal's father, Arnaldo Burgos (deceased 1960), died when Gal was 15 years old and the two never met. At the age of 10, Gal befriended sisters Sandra and Andréia Gadelha, the future spouses of singer-songwriters Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso, respectively. These gave her the nickname ''Gau'', later respelled as Gal. At 14, she first listened to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gal Cohen
Gal Cohen (born 14 August 1982) is a former Israeli footballer. Cohen started his career in 2001, when he signed to Hapoel Petah Tikva. In 2006/2007, Cohen was loaned to Hapoel Nazareth Illit, after one year he backed to Petah Tikva and became the Captain. In August 2011. he had transferred to Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C. ( he, מועדון כדורגל בני יהודה תל אביב, ''Moadon Kaduregel Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv''), commonly referred to as Bnei Yehuda (), is an Israeli football club from the Hatikva Quarter of the city of Tel .... External links *player profileon Hapoel Petah Tikva fan website 1982 births Living people Israeli footballers Hapoel Petah Tikva F.C. players Hapoel Nof HaGalil F.C. players Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C. players Hapoel Haifa F.C. players Israeli Premier League players Liga Leumit players Israeli football managers Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C. managers People from Haifa District Association football defenders ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gal Barel
Gal Brael ( he, גל בראל; born 15 June 1990) is an Israeli former footballer who played as a central defender In the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield position whose primary role is to stop attacks during the game and prevent the opposition from scoring. Centre-backs are usually positioned in pairs, with one full-back on either .... Notes 1990 births Living people Israeli footballers Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon F.C. players F.C. Ashdod players Hapoel Petah Tikva F.C. players Hapoel Acre F.C. players Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C. players Maccabi Bnei Reineh F.C. players Hapoel Qalansawe F.C. players Liga Leumit players Israeli Premier League players Footballers from Ramat HaSharon Association football defenders {{Israel-footy-defender-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gal Arel
Gal Arel (Hebrew: גל אראל; born 9 July 1989) is an Israeli footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a central defender for Hapoel Haifa. Club career Arel was born in Kiryat Haim, Haifa. He finished his formation with Hapoel Haifa. On 23 January 2009 he made his senior debut, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–0 away win against Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata. On 22 August 2009 Arel made his Premier League debut, again from the bench in a 2–1 success at Maccabi Netanya; he also scored the winner in the 80th minute. He was regularly used during the following four full seasons, with his side always avoiding relegation. On 22 July 2013 Arel signed a four-year deal with fellow league team Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Regularly used during his first season, he lost his space in his second, being loaned to Hapoel Petah Tikva in January 2015. On 1 August 2015, already as a free agent, Arel joined Gimnàstic de Tarragona, signing a two-year deal with the club after impressing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gal Alberman
Gal Alberman ( he, גל אלברמן; born 17 April 1983) is an Israeli former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Career Maccabi Petah Tikva Alberman was born in Petah Tikva, Israel, to a Jewish family. Alberman started playing for Maccabi Petah Tikva in the youth levels. He playing alongside Tomer Ben-Yosef and Omer Golan, among others. In his five years in Petah Tikva, he won the Toto Cup, reached second place in the premier league and also the State Cup final. Tenerife, Beitar Jerusalem, Borussia Mönchengladbach In July 2005, he was transferred to CD Tenerife in Spain's Segunda División. In January 2006, however, he returned to Israel, teaming up with Beitar Jerusalem. In the end of season 2007–08 Alberman was chosen for the best player of the season. Alberman was transferred on 2 June 2008 on a four-year deal to Borussia Mönchengladbach, who had just gained promotion from the 2. Bundesliga. Maccabi Tel-Aviv On 31 August 2010, he was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gal I (Bishop Of Clermont)
Saint Gal of Clermont (also Gall) (c. 489 – 554) was the sixteenth Bishop of Clermont, holding that see from 527 to 551. He shares a name with a later bishop of the diocese, who, though less illustrious than the first Gal, is also revered as a saint. Gal played an important role in the politics of the Church, as the Council of Clermont (535) was hosted under his episcopate. He was the uncle and teacher of Gregory of Tours. Life Gal was the scion of a senatorial family, born in Clermont, Auvergne circa 489. His mother was descended from the family of Vettius Apagatus, a revered martyr from Lyon. While his parents proposed to have him married to a daughter of a respectable senator, Gal had other plans, and privately withdrew to a monastery at Cournon. Once he received the consent of his parents, he joyfully embraced a life of religious poverty. Gal's intelligence and piety caused his recommendation as councilor to Quintianus, the bishop of Clermont, who ordained him a priest. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zehava Gal
Zehava Gal ( he, זֶהָבָה גַּל) is an Israeli-born operatic mezzo-soprano. Zehava Gal has sung leading roles in both European and North American opera houses and festivals, including La Scala, the Vienna Staatsoper, the Paris Opera, and the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, as well as at the Salzburg Easter Festival, Glyndebourne Opera Festival, and the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro. She also sang the title role in Peter Brook's 1983 film, ''La Tragedie de Carmen''. Her concert performances include the world premiere of Benjamin Lees' Symphony No. 4, ''Memorial Candles'' for mezzo-soprano, violin and orchestra (Dallas Symphony Orchestra, 10 October 1985), In 1994, she became an adjunct associate professor of voice at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, however as of 2021, she no longer works at the Institution. Discography Zehava Gal's recordings include: *Antonio Salieri: ''Tarare'' – Recorded at the Schwetzingen Festival, 1988 (DVD). Label: Eu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoram Gal
Yoram Gal (born January 7, 1952) is an international Israeli painter, playwright, director, actor and theater, TV and cinema producer. His first play was EVERYMAN (1978). He has been an actor and director and a painter in the United States, China and more, with collectors of his works in Canada, Australia, Europe and Israel. Biography Yoram Gal was born in Jerusalem, son of Ephraim Roytenberg - Fima - a Jewish painter born in Harbin, China, and emigrated to Israel in 1949, and Naomi Margalit, born in Jerusalem, a teacher and economist. His parents divorced when Gal was a year old. When he was six, his mother married Yossef Gal, an economist, and the three moved to the center of Jerusalem. Three years later, his sister Aya, psychologist, was born, and when he was 11 the family moved to London, UK, where Yossef Gal represented the state of Israel as the economic attache's in the embassy. Gal began painting at age 12 when he underwent psychotherapy at the Anna Freud Clinic in Londo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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