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The Ages of the Rothschild Boulevard

It is not every day that you get on a tour and the name of the tour guide is Karl. And certainly it is not every time that you hear that the name of Karl was given in sign of … Continue reading →

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Jazz: The Rodriguez Brothers in Tel Aviv

The last concert of the current Hot Jazz season at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art auditorium was marketed as a Cuban jazz event which is misleading to say the least. This labeling was quite misleading, maybe intentionally trying to … Continue reading →

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Carte: Radu Ioanid – Rascumpararea evreilor (Ransom of the Jews)

A vizitat Israelul in aceasta saptamana Radu Ioanid – directorul arhivelor Muzeului Holocaustului din Washington, DC (titlul in engleza este Director International Archival Program Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies) si autorul cartii ‘Rascumpararea evreilor’ (The Ransom of the Jews). Din … Continue reading →

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Film: Pepe & Fifi (Dan Pita – 1994)

I am surprised how little known this film is. Although it was made by Dan Pita, one of the well-known Romanian directors, and one of the few who made quality films during the Romanian Communist era, it does not seem … Continue reading →

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MAXIMUM nu este MINIMUM

Aparitia unei noi reviste este un lucru bun, si cred ca trebuie dat credit oricarei noi publicatii, asa incat cand am aflat ca Teshu Solomovici a luat initiativa de a incerca sa umple golul lasat de disparitia MINIMUM-ului lui Mirodan, … Continue reading →

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Sunshine – un film pe care nu l-am vazut (inca)

Rafi Manory si Tzutzu Mantel scriu pe una dintre listele internetice la care particip despre Sunshine al lui Istvan Szabo. Nu stiu cum, dar nu am reusit sa vad acest film, desi a trecut mai mult un deceniu de cand … Continue reading →

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Pirandello in Jaffa

I have seen last night probably the best theater performance of the season with the Jaffa Gesher Theater production of Luigi Pirandello‘s Six Characters in Search of an Author. I am glad to end this year’s season with this performance, … Continue reading →

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Documentary – Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music

I do not remember exactly what was the day of the week that Cornel Chiriac was dedicating in the 60s and 70s to soul and R&B music in his Metronom broadcasts at the Romanian language broadcasts of Radio Free Europe … Continue reading →

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Let the Games Begin!

Tonight takes place the opening ceremony of what is considered by most sport fans in the world with the exception of (some) Americans the greatest sport competition of the planet – the FIFA World Cup Final Tournament. I am no … Continue reading →

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The Maltese Week / 13 – St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta

St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta is not only the most visited tourist attraction on the island, but also one of the most beautiful churches and religious monuments in Europe. It is located in the center of the city of Valletta … Continue reading →

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