(PHOTO: Rami Kleinstein on stage at the Kiryat Arba Performing Arts
Center in 2014.)
Center in 2014.)
The Peace Now organization lambasted Israeli singer-songwriter Rami
Kleinstein for his scheduled performance at the Hebron Day 50th anniversary concert.
Kleinstein, along with Amir Benyaoun, will sing at the Tomb of Machpela for the mega
event celebrating the jubilee of the liberation of the city, one day after Jerusalem Day
– Yom Yerushalayim.
Kleinstein for his scheduled performance at the Hebron Day 50th anniversary concert.
Kleinstein, along with Amir Benyaoun, will sing at the Tomb of Machpela for the mega
event celebrating the jubilee of the liberation of the city, one day after Jerusalem Day
– Yom Yerushalayim.
“Rami Kleinstein’s concert in celebration of the Israeli occupation of
Hebron, the symbol of occupation and oppression, is a climax of moral corruption by an
artist who has in the past performed concerts for peace,” stated Avi Buskila, CEO of
Peace Now.
Hebron, the symbol of occupation and oppression, is a climax of moral corruption by an
artist who has in the past performed concerts for peace,” stated Avi Buskila, CEO of
Peace Now.
He instead called upon artists to perform at the group’s “Two States One
Hope” protest in Tel Aviv at Yitzchak Rabin Square “against 50 years of
occupation.”
Hope” protest in Tel Aviv at Yitzchak Rabin Square “against 50 years of
occupation.”
Representatives of the Jewish Community of Hebron responded to Peace Now’s
denouncement of Kleinstein stating, “the people love the Land of Israel, are proud of
their Jewish identity and are happy on the occasion of this jubilee year. There are
independent artists who come to sing and inspire an audience regardless of political
opinion.”
denouncement of Kleinstein stating, “the people love the Land of Israel, are proud of
their Jewish identity and are happy on the occasion of this jubilee year. There are
independent artists who come to sing and inspire an audience regardless of political
opinion.”
“We look forward to seeing thousands of people coming to the show for a great
experience of joy and Israeli culture, and we will be happy to host Peace Now members
here as well. We’ll reserve front row seats for them. It is precisely at times like this
that we need to unite and say ‘enough of the boycotts.'”
experience of joy and Israeli culture, and we will be happy to host Peace Now members
here as well. We’ll reserve front row seats for them. It is precisely at times like this
that we need to unite and say ‘enough of the boycotts.'”
Kleinstein is a multi-platinum selling artist who won a Singer of the Year
award and was a judge on Israeli TV’s The Voice. He has not made any comment regarding
Thursday’s concert. In 2014, he performed at the cultural arts center in Kiryat
Arba, the sister community of Hebron.
award and was a judge on Israeli TV’s The Voice. He has not made any comment regarding
Thursday’s concert. In 2014, he performed at the cultural arts center in Kiryat
Arba, the sister community of Hebron.
That year he stated in an interview with Yedioth Achronoth news, “regardless
of my political views and whether I think the settlements are justified or not, we live
in a law-abiding country that determined that someone who lives beyond the Green Line is
considered a citizen of the state. I respect that. They turn to me and ask me to
come.”
of my political views and whether I think the settlements are justified or not, we live
in a law-abiding country that determined that someone who lives beyond the Green Line is
considered a citizen of the state. I respect that. They turn to me and ask me to
come.”
Also performing will be Amir Benyaoun, an AKUM award winning composer with a
dozen albums. He previously performed in Hebron in 2013.
dozen albums. He previously performed in Hebron in 2013.
The Hebron Day event will be Thursday May 25th and feature government
ministers, Members of Knesset, and veterans of the Six Day War of
1967.
ministers, Members of Knesset, and veterans of the Six Day War of
1967.
Join Government ministers, Members of Knesset, Rabbis, public figures,
Israeli heroes, and many thousands of visitors in the holy city of Hebron in celebration
of Hebron Day and the 50th anniversary of its liberation in the Six Day War of
1967.
10:30 AM – Panel discussion with veterans who returned after 1967.
6:30 PM – exclusive cocktail reception with VIPs. (RSVP with the Hebron Fund
office.)
8:00 PM – Main event and concert featuring popular Israeli performers Amir Benyaoun
and Rami Kleinstein. Benayoun is an AKUM award winning composer with a dozen
albums and previously performed in Hebron in 2013. Kleinstein is a multi-platinum
selling artist who won a Singer of the Year award and was a judge on Israeli TV’s The
Voice.
Israeli heroes, and many thousands of visitors in the holy city of Hebron in celebration
of Hebron Day and the 50th anniversary of its liberation in the Six Day War of
1967.
10:30 AM – Panel discussion with veterans who returned after 1967.
6:30 PM – exclusive cocktail reception with VIPs. (RSVP with the Hebron Fund
office.)
8:00 PM – Main event and concert featuring popular Israeli performers Amir Benyaoun
and Rami Kleinstein. Benayoun is an AKUM award winning composer with a dozen
albums and previously performed in Hebron in 2013. Kleinstein is a multi-platinum
selling artist who won a Singer of the Year award and was a judge on Israeli TV’s The
Voice.
Fun for the whole family!
Register for day tours of Hebron with Rabbi Simcha Hochbaum featuring:
* new archaeological sites
* the 4D Museum Experience
* visit the Tomb of Machpela
* meeting residents of Hebron
To register click
here.
Can’t join us? Stay Connected!
Become an honorary citizen of Hebron and receive a Limited Edition 50th Anniversary
Medallion. To order click
here.
SOURCE NOTES:
* Peace Now
blasts singer for performing in Hevron -Israel National News
* Peace
Now Opposes Rami Kleinstein’s Performance in Hebron – Haaretz
* Peace
Now against Rami Kleinstein’s performance in Hebron – Maariv
Plan your visit to Hebron today:
United States contact info:
http://www.hebronfund.com/
1760 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
718-677-6886
info@hebronfund.org
Israeli contact info:
http://en.hebron.org.il/
02-996-5333
office@hebron.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hebronofficial
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