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| June 3, 2013
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Barbra Streisand: ‘Israel, a shining beacon of hope in the world’

Streisand & 60-piece orchestra to perform in Israel on June 20, 22 with her son Jason Gould, her sister Roslyn Kind.

By DAVID BRINN

 

Barbra Streisand called Israel “a shining beacon of hope in the world,” ahead of her arrival in three weeks for two performances and an appearance honoring President Shimon Peres on his 90th birthday.
Jerusalem's Hebrew University to honor Barbra Streisand

Happy Birthday, Mr. President.

In a promotional interview released on the eve of the debut concert of her new tour that took place Saturday night in London, Streisand praised the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where she will be granted an honorary doctor of philosophy degree on June 17.“Of
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| May 21, 2013
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Hebrew University of Jerusalem to honor Barbra Streisand

The iconic American Jewish music & film star has a long history of civic activism and philanthropic leadership for the Hebrew University and the State of Israel.

By Israel Today Staff

 

The following is a press release from the Hebrew University’s Press Liaison:

 

Legendary American actress, director, singer, producer, composer, philanthropist and activist Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary doctor of philosophy degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The ceremony will take place on Monday, June 17, during the 76th Hebrew University International Board of Governors Meeting.

Barbra Streisand - Screenshot from Facebook page

Barbra Streisand – Screenshot from Facebook page

The honorary doctorate will be presented to Ms. Continue Reading »

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| March 24, 2013
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Done Deal: Barbra Streisand will perform in Tel Aviv on June 20

Highly acclaimed Jewish singer/actor will wrap up European tour at Tel Aviv’s Bloomfield Stadium.

Streisand also set to sing at President Peres’s 90th birthday party.

By DAVID BRINN

 

People who need Barbra Streisand are apparently the luckiest people in Israel.

Ending weeks of unconfirmed speculation, the iconic songstress/actress/diva has announced that she will perform for the first time ever in the country on June 20 at Bloomfield Stadium in Jaffa.

Accompanied by a 60- piece orchestra, the 70-yearold Streisand will end a select tour of Europe with the show at the stadium which holds 16,000 spectators.

Two days earlier, she is expected to perform privately at the Presidential Conference in Jerusalem in honor of President Shimon Peres’s birthday. Continue Reading »

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| March 11, 2013
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Barbra Streisand will sing in Israel

Legendary Jewish American actor/singer to give one concert in Israel in honor of its President, Shimon Peres’ 90th birthday. 

By Raz Shechnik

 

VIDEO – After years of pursuits, serious offers and talks which warmed up in the past two years, it’s finally happening: The Yedioth Ahronoth daily has learned that Barbra Streisand will give one concert in Israel this summer in honor of President Shimon Peres‘ 90th birthday.

Barbra Streisand - Screenshot from Facebook page

Barbra Streisand – Screenshot from Facebook page

Barring any last-minute changes, the legendary Jewish American singer will perform at a venue which has yet to be determined on June 15 or 16. Continue Reading »

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