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Maureen Lipman challenges Roger Lloyd Pack on Habima boycott

By Jennifer Lipman, May 29, 2012

Actress Maureen Lipman questioned the logic of banning art in a heated Radio 4 debate with anti-Israel actor Roger Lloyd Pack on Sunday.

Discussing the performances by Israel's Habima Theatre Company this week at Shakespeare's Globe on "The World This Weekend", Ms Lipman drew attention to the contradictory stance of those who would boycott Israel.

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French film 'Anti-Semite' banned from Cannes

By Jennifer Lipman, May 25, 2012

A controversial film on the subject of antisemitism produced by an Iranian company was removed from the Cannes Film Festival schedule because it breached the event's guidelines.

The film, called "The Anti-Semite" was due to be screened at the annual cinema festival, but organisers pulled it from the programme.

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Tel Aviv tour for Cirque du Soleil

By Sarai Sinai, May 24, 2012

A contemporary yet magical entertainment extravaganza is coming to Israel this summer.

Renowned for its daring and graceful performances inspired from around the world, Cirque du Soleil will be bringing its acts to Tel Aviv this August 2012.

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Ruby Wax wins Jewish Care award

By Jessica Elgot, May 24, 2012

Although Ruby Wax declared herself thrilled to have won “Jew of the Year award”, it was actually the Jewish Care Woman of Distinction accolade, presented at a central-London lunch on Wednesday.

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Naomi Campbell is the model guest at King David, Israel

By Simon Rocker, May 24, 2012

Staying at the King David in Jerusalem this week was supermodel Naomi Campbell, who arrived for her 42nd birthday.

After visiting the Old City, she went to Bethlehem, where she was quoted as saying: "Weapons and war, greed and oil… I hope it all stops". Don't we all (except for the oil, of course).

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A Streisand who wears tefillin

By Simon Rocker, May 24, 2012

Barbra Streisand's cousin, Dale, has turned to Israel's Supreme Court to help him make aliyah. Last year his application to settle in Israel with his Philippines-born wife and daughter was rejected, reportedly because his Facebook page had a link to a Christian messianic group.

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Writer aims for Seinfeld star's approval

By Jessica Elgot, May 24, 2012

An aspiring filmmaker from Chingford is one step away from having her film professionally critiqued by Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm writer Larry Charles, having reached the finals of a national competition.

Actress and comedy writer Alexis Strum has previously starred in Persona, a drama series only available on mobile phones, and has acted alongside Sir Ian McKellen and Richard E Grant.

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The London Israeli Film Festival: Invisible

By Jennifer Lipman, May 23, 2012

Showing at the Israeli Film and Television Festival (Seret) in London on July 16, "Invisible" tells the story of two women trying to come to terms with being victims of the same serial rapist.

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Israel's Bar Refaeli is number one on Maxim 'hot list'

By Sarai Sinai, May 22, 2012

Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli has been ranked number one in Maxim magazine's annual "Hot 100" list.

Ms Refaeli, who has modeled for top lingerie and swimwear companies, including Victoria's Secret, has graced the covers of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Marie Claire.

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Mabhouh family unhappy about Mossad Dubai assassination film

By Sarai Sinai, May 22, 2012

Relatives of the Hamas terrorist, Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, have declared that they will attempt to block the release of an Israeli film which is based on his assassination in Dubai.

Ahmed al-Mabhouh, a cousin of al-Mabhouh, said that the family would consider legal action if necessary in order to prevent the film from being released.

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