Eurovision Song Contest

Kobi Marimi

Kobi Marimi, who mixes pop and opera, to represent Israel at Eurovision

Marimi, 27, was voted off the show a couple weeks ago during the quarter-finals, but was invited back by the judges using their one “life-saver.”

By Marcy Oster February 13, 2019 8:32 am

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Spanish filmmaker calls to boycott Israel at national film awards ceremony

Director Julio Perez del Campo’s “Gaza, a Look into the Eyes of Barbarism” won the 2019 Goya Award for best documentary film.

February 12, 2019 6:41 am

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This Eurovision contender showed how Israel has failed its religious Jews

The government failed to ask contest organizers about religious inclusion, writes an Israeli rabbi, and the Shalva Band is paying the price.

February 7, 2019 1:10 pm

This band of musicians with disabilities wanted to represent Israel at Eurovision. Their Sabbath observance became a problem.

By Marcy Oster February 5, 2019 5:26 pm

Britain’s chief rabbi defends Israel’s right to host Eurovision

By Marcy Oster February 3, 2019 1:10 pm

Anti-Israel protesters join Netta Barzilai on stage at Paris Eurovision qualifier

By Marcy Oster January 21, 2019 2:51 pm

Israeli pop star Omer Adam turns down Eurovision gig over Shabbat

By Marcy Oster January 13, 2019 12:46 pm

Tel Aviv to host 2019 Eurovision contest instead of Jerusalem

September 13, 2018 7:22 am

Eurovision organizers demand preparation work on Shabbat and free expression for participants

September 4, 2018 8:02 am

Plans for Eurovision 2019 in Israel continue despite plagarism accusations

July 8, 2018 9:27 am

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