Miki Peled, Founder of Israel's Iconic Festigal, Dies at 87
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago
What happened
Miki Peled, the Israeli producer who founded the Festigal and shaped the country's entertainment scene for over 50 years, died at 87. Born in Romania and immigrating to Israel in 1948, he created major cultural events including the Festigal, which became a beloved Hanukkah tradition. Peled's legacy includes nurturing talent and producing large-scale shows, with his family continuing his work until the brand's sale in 2017.
- 01Miki Peled, founder of Israel's Festigal, died at age 87.
- 02He immigrated from Romania to Israel in 1948 and began producing in the 1960s.
- 03Peled launched the first Hasidic Song Festival in 1969 and Festigal in 1981.
- 04Festigal grew into a major annual Hanukkah event for children across Israel.
- 05In 2017, Peled's family sold Festigal brands to NMC United for over 120 million shekels.
- 06His son Yaron praised him as a visionary who inspired many in Israeli entertainment.
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