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Sports·9m ago

Messi Faces a Rest-or-Record Decision Against Jordan

Argentina have secured first place in their World Cup group and will face Jordan in a meaningless final group match. Lionel Scaloni must decide whether to rest Lionel Messi or let him play as he chases more record goals against Kylian Mbappe.

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Economy·11m ago

Work dispute threatens disruption at Bank Hapoalim's affiliate Metaf

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Calcalist
Sports·14m ago

Could LeBron James Join Miami After the Giannis Trade?

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Politics·18m ago

Bennett Says He Is Right-Wing, But Not Extreme

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett told a JNS conference he remains right-wing but rejects extremism. He said his stance opposes territorial concessions and a Palestinian state, while criticizing childish political behavior.

Ynet
Politics·18m ago

Yinon Magal Says Arabs May Have Prevented Civil War

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Security·18m ago

Ben Gvir Reviews Removing Bnei Brak Police Commander Over Protest Violence

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Politics·21m ago

Haredi Leaders Coordinate Mass Car Convoy Protest Across Israel

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Security·21m ago

Israel on High Alert Over Possible Houthi Threat Near Jordan Border

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World·22m ago

Babov-45 Rebbe Ends London Visit Marking New Synagogue Groundbreaking

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Kikar HaShabbat
Weather·23m ago

Europe Braces for Peak Heat Wave as UK Schools Close

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Economy·25m ago

Dollar Nears NIS 3 as Market Bets on More Volatility

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Security·25m ago

Police Stop Cyclist, Discover He Was Riding a Stolen Bike

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Sports·26m ago

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Sports·26m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv brings back Dan Oturu for crucial Game 4 derby final

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Politics·28m ago

Coalition crisis deepens as Gafni skips leaders’ meeting

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General·33m ago

Haifa strike-damaged building set for demolition and redevelopment

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Health·33m ago

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Ynet
General·34m ago

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Ynet
Economy·34m ago

How Shoppers Can Turn Everyday Spending Into Zara Credit

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General·35m ago

When Divorced Parents Clash Over Their Children’s Social Media Exposure

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Ynet
Culture·35m ago

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Sports·39m ago

Julián Álvarez Says He Wants Out of Atlético Madrid as Barcelona Circle

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Culture·40m ago

Engagement in Bnei Brak unites two Tversky families

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Culture06:00 · 1h ago

Odia, HaYehudim and Ravid Plotnik to headline Tamar Festival

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Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The story · English

The 26th Tamar Festival, dedicated each year to Israeli music, will open during the Sukkot holiday at Masada and run from September 28 to October 2. Tickets are already on sale through Ticketmaster, priced at 289 to 369 shekels.

Among the main performers this year are Odia, Ravid Plotnik, HaYehudim, and the joint set by Miri Mesika and Keren Peles. The opening night on Monday will feature Marina Maximilian, then the Mesika-Peles collaboration, followed by Avraham Tal and Mosh Ben Ari, and ending with Ethnix.

The next night will include members of Full Trunk, Dudu Tassa, Sarit Hadad, Ravid Plotnik, and DJ Petra, Jonathan Schreiber. On the following day, Berry Sakharof, Noga Erez, Odia, and Tונה will perform. Thursday night’s lineup includes Jimbo J, Liran Danino, HaYehudim, Ben Tzur, and Eden Ben Zaken.

Sunrise shows on top of Masada will also be part of the festival. The first, before dawn on Tuesday, will bring together Assaf Amdursky, Shlomi Shaban, and Yael Kraus in a performance of HaChalonot HaGvohim. Later shows will feature DJs Mita Gami and Adam Ten, the band G’raffes marking 20 years since the album Gag and hosting Micha Shitrit, and a final pre-dawn set on Friday by Tikva 6, Vini Vici, and Darwish.

Additional open-air performances will be held in Ein Gedi and Nahal Tzafit, with Meni Beger, Gal De Paz, Alma Gov, and the group Shazamat.

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