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Dvir Bendek, Norman Issa, and 'Rhinoceroses' Win Top Honors at Tel Aviv Theater Awards
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By נועם כהן
First reported by Ynet · Jul 12, 2026
What happened
The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality hosted its first Theater Awards at Habima Theater on July 12, 2026, honoring top local theatrical talents. Dvir Bendek won Actor of the Year, Norman Issa Best Supporting Actor, and "Rhinoceroses" was named Production of the Year. Aharon Shabtai received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his cultural contributions.
- 01Tel Aviv-Yafo held its first Theater Awards ceremony at Habima on July 12, 2026.
- 02Dvir Bendek won Actor of the Year for "The Leviathan" at Cameri Theater.
- 03Norman Issa received Best Supporting Actor for "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" at Habima.
- 04"Rhinoceroses" from Beit Lessin Theater was named Production of the Year.
- 05Aharon Shabtai earned the Lifetime Achievement Award for his cultural contributions.
- 06Mayor Ron Huldai highlighted the importance of culture in democracy during the event.
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