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Lior Raz
Lior Raz ( he, ליאור רז; born 24 November 1971) is an Israeli actor and screenwriter. He is best known for portraying Doron Kabilio in the political thriller television series '' Fauda'' and Segev Azulai in '' Hit & Run''. Early life Raz was born in Ma'ale Adumim, a town of 40,000 inhabitants seven kilometers from Jerusalem, where he grew up as well. His parents immigrated to Israel from Iraq and Algeria."How Do You Make a TV Show Set in the West Bank?", ''The New Yorker''.">"Lior Raz Archives", ''Jewish Journal''. His father served i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ma'ale Adumim
Ma'ale Adumim ( he, מַעֲלֵה אֲדֻמִּים; ar, معالي أدوميم) is an urban Israeli settlement organized as a city council in the West Bank, seven kilometers () east of Jerusalem. Ma'ale Adumim achieved city status in 1991. In 2015 its population was . It is located along Highway 1, which connects it to Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this. Etymology The town name "Ma'ale Adumim" is taken from two mentions made of an area marking the boundaries between two Israelite tribes in the Book of Joshua. At , in a passage on the inheritance of the Tribe of Judah, it is stated that from the Stone of Bohan the border went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning north to Gilgal, which faces the Ascent of Adummim south of the ravine. At , in a description of the inheritance by the casting of lots that fel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv-Yafo ( he, תֵּל־אָבִיב-יָפוֹ, translit=Tēl-ʾĀvīv-Yāfō ; ar, تَلّ أَبِيب – يَافَا, translit=Tall ʾAbīb-Yāfā, links=no), often referred to as just Tel Aviv, is the most populous city in the Gush Dan metropolitan area of Israel. Located on the Israeli coastal plain, Israeli Mediterranean coastline and with a population of , it is the Economy of Israel, economic and Technology of Israel, technological center of the country. If East Jerusalem is considered part of Israel, Tel Aviv is the country's second most populous city after Jerusalem; if not, Tel Aviv is the most populous city ahead of West Jerusalem. Tel Aviv is governed by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, headed by Mayor Ron Huldai, and is home to many List of diplomatic missions in Israel, foreign embassies. It is a Global city, beta+ world city and is ranked 57th in the 2022 Global Financial Centres Index. Tel Aviv has the List of cities by GDP, third- or fourth-largest e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kindergarten Teacher (2014 Film)
''The Kindergarten Teacher'' ( he, הגננת) is a 2014 film by Israeli writer and film director Nadav Lapid. Reception On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, of critic reviews of the film are positive, with the average rating of . The site's critical consensus reads, "''The Kindergarten Teacher''s crypticness can needlessly feel like homework, but Nadav Lapid's provocative direction and committed performances give this tale of mentorship and possession a disquieting sting". On Metacritic, the film has the weighted average score of 68 out of 100 based on 12 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". ''The New York Times'' called it, "self-assured, remarkably powerful". Accolades ''The Kindergarten Teacher'' won the $20,000 prize for new talent at the Taipei Film Festival. Lead actress Sarit Larry received the IFFI Best Actor Award (Female): Silver Peacock Award at the 45th International Film Festival of India. Remake The film was remade in 2018 as the E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Arbitrator (Israeli TV Series)
The Arbitrator (2007) ( he, הבורר, ''Ha-Borer'') is an Israeli crime drama series. It tells the story of Nadav Feldman, a social worker who discovers that he was adopted and his real father is the head of a crime family. Plot The series tells the story of Nadav Feldman, a young social worker , who discovers that he is adopted and finds himself in the depths of his biological father's family, Baruch Asulin, a leader of an organized crime syndicate in Israel known as "Ha-Borer"(The Arbitrator), due to his activities as an arbitrator in disputes in the underworld. This series focuses on the combination of dramatic stretches, the conflict between the norms of society including crime, especially norms and codes of conduct of the underworld. Among other highlights of the series, in a satirical way, the contrast between certain behaviors of some of the heroes of the series (as a demonstration of piety) and other behaviors (such as the blatant disregard for human life). Characters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gordin Cell
''The Gordin Cell'' is an Israeli psychological thriller series. The series stars Ran Danker as Israeli Air Force officer Eyal Gordin and Mark Ivanir as Russian Intelligence agent Yaakov Lundin. Plot Season 1 Diana and Mickey Gordin immigrated to Israel from the Soviet Union in the 90s and adjusted in Israel, as they join the upper middle class. In fact, both were recruited by the KGB Intelligence Directorate to collect data for the organization, but that was a decade ago. Since then it has been many years, but their past haunts them again. Their liaison agent, the legendary spy Yaacov Lundin, is back. He demands from them to transfer under his service their young son Eyal, an outstanding ex-officer of Unit 669, who serves now in the office of the Israeli Air Force commander. While they try to escape from their past, the Shabak's Russian Department closes in on them, and Eyal himself struggles with the dilemma of becoming a traitor of the country he swore to serve and protect o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yes (Israel)
yes ( he, יס), formally incorporated as D.B.S. Satellite Services (1998) Ltd ( he, די.בי.אס. שרותי לווין (1998) בע״מ), is the sole direct broadcast satellite television provider in Israel. It broadcasts multichannel TV and VOD services via satellites Amos-3 and Amos-7. It also offers DVR capabilities, and 4K support. In 2017, yes served about 600,000 subscribers. History Yes began broadcasting in July 2000. The largest shareholder of the provider is the Bezeq corporation, which holds up to 49% of its shares. The early years of the company were unstable due to technical and financial difficulties. Even though the three cable companies in Israel - Matav, Tevel and Arutzei Zahav - sought to compete with the satellite company by slashing prices, the subscriber base grew due to the new services that Yes offered, as well as the lack of cable coverage in many rural areas. In response, the cable companies merged into one company under the name HOT. Yes provid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rami Heuberger
Rami Heuberger (Hebrew: רמי הויברגר; born October 12, 1963) is an Israeli director, actor and entertainer. Biography Career in the theater After his army service, Heuberger studied acting at Nissan Nativ's acting studio in Tel Aviv. At the end of his studies, Heuberger participated in several theater plays, among them ''Macbeth'', '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'', ''Hamlet'', '' Waiting for Godot'', ''Le Bourgeois gentilhomme'' and ''Black Box''. In 2007 the stage play ''Scenes from the Marriage'' premiered, which was directed by Heuberger and in which he also played. During the same year, Heuberger played in the stage play ''Anna Karenina'' alongside Evgenia Dodina, Alex Ansky and Yuval Segal. In 2008, Heuberger the second directed stage play premiered - ''Eling'', which featured Dov Navon, Uri Hochman and Karin Ophir. TV and film career In 1991 Heuberger played in the film ''Sarah Aronson'', which was directed by Orna Ben Dor. Heuberger's significant break ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime Minister's Children
''Prime Minister's Children'' (Hebrew: ילדי ראש הממשלה; Yaldei Rosh HaMemshala) is an Israeli political drama television series. It tells the story of the fictional Prime Minister Saul Agmon, and the impact of his highly position on his family, especially his children. Thirteen episodes, divided into two seasons, have been produced. The series was first shown in Israel in the summer of 2011. The series follows the fictional prime minister, Shaul Agmon, in his first year in office. The entrance to the Prime Minister's Office changes the lives of his wife Diti and children Libi and Golan dramatically. After the appointment of Shaul they are now under the public magnifying glass. Each character feels that they are comes to their own private prison, including guards, cameras. Now they are looking for the strength to break it. In addition, the series shows the process of growing up of two women, the wife of the prime minister and his eldest daughter. Cast *Rami Heuberger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Policeman (film)
''Policeman'' ( he, השוטר, translit. Ha-shoter) is a 2011 Israeli drama film directed by Nadav Lapid. ''Policeman'' won multiple awards at the 2011 Jerusalem Film Festival. Plot Klein plays Yaron the head of a counter terrorist organization. There is a hostage drama near the end of the film. Yaron's wife is pregnant. The film explores Yaron's difficulties in compartmentalizing his professional and domestic lives. Cast * Tracy Abramovich * Ben Adam as Yotam * Michael Aloni as Nathanael * Roy Arad * Meital Barda as Nili * Lior Raz * Ariel Barone * Noam Boker * Moris Cohen * David Dector * Miri Fabian * Shlomi Hayun * Gal Hoyberger as Ariel * Ady Jakubovitz * Yiftach Klein as Yaron * Yaara Pelzig as Shira * Rona-Lee Shimon Rona-Lee Shimon ( he, רונה לי שמעון; born January 9, 1983) is an Israeli actress and model. She is known primarily for her leading role in '' Fauda''. Early life Rona-Lee Shimon was born in Ramat Gan, Israel, to a Jewish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadav Lapid
Nadav Lapid () is an Israeli screenwriter and film director. Film critics consider him to be among the most internationally acclaimed filmmakers from Israel. Biography Lapid was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, to a family of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. He is the son of writer and film editor , he studied philosophy at Tel Aviv University, moving to Paris after his military service in the Israel Defense Forces. He returned to Israel to pursue a degree at the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School in Jerusalem. Lapid is married to Naama Preis, an Israeli actress; they reside in Tel Aviv. Career Lapid's debut feature film ''Policeman'' won the Locarno Festival Special Jury Prize at the Locarno International Film Festival in 2011. His 2014 film '' The Kindergarten Teacher'' was featured in the 2014 International Critics' Week. Lapid was named as a member of the jury of the International Critics' Week section of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. He became a recipient of the Chevalier des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark ( he, תיבת נח; Biblical Hebrew: ''Tevat Noaḥ'')The word "ark" in modern English comes from Old English ''aerca'', meaning a chest or box. (See Cresswell 2010, p.22) The Hebrew word for the vessel, ''teva'', occurs twice in the Torah, in the flood narrative (Book of Genesis 6-9) and in the Book of Exodus, where it refers to the basket in which Jochebed places the infant Moses. (The word for the Ark of the Covenant is quite different.) The Ark is built to save Noah, his family, and representatives of all animals from a divinely-sent flood intended to wipe out all life, and in both cases, the ''teva'' has a connection with salvation from waters. (See Levenson 2014, p.21) is the vessel in the Genesis flood narrative through which God spares Noah, his family, and examples of all the world's animals from a global deluge. The story in Genesis is repeated, with variations, in the Quran, where the Ark appears as ''Safinat Nūḥ'' ( ar, سَفِينَةُ نُوح ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mesudarim
''Mesudarim'' (Hebrew: מסודרים, meaning "settled or life in Israeli slang) is an Israeli comedy-drama series which was broadcast on Keshet, Channel 2, during 2007–2009. The series starts when four friends - Tomer Levi (Asi Cohen), Erez Klyner ( Eran Zarhovich), Guy Fogel ( Assaf Harel) and Sagi Berlad (Maor Cohen) - sell their gaming startup company to an American corporation for 217 million USD, and depicts how the very different childhood friends deal with their newfound wealth. Other leading actors in the show's two seasons are Dan Shapira, Nimrod Kamer and Dov Glickman. Episode 9 contains a rare crossover in Israeli television, which is with the drama ''Betipul''. Shortly after the conclusion of season 2, creator Asaf Harel and Keshet stated that further seasons would not be produced. The format of ''Mesudarim'' was purchased by Fox Broadcasting Company. On 11 February 2010, a clip from the show presenting a new gaming product was mistakingly published on Gizmodo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
