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From the blog of Diana Lipton at The Times of Israel

Israeli rock ’n’ roll pioneer Arik Einstein released “San Francisco on the Water” in 1979, but what does it really mean, and how do the Golden State Warriors, Kareem and Dr. J figure into it?

Or: What makes Israel so special

This week in What Matters Now, The Times of Israel's senior analyst explains why PM Benjamin Netanyahu must see the judicial overhaul through - but there is still room for optimism

Most Israeli musical artists end up remaining big fish in the small Mediterranean pond. But Lola Marsh has become a staple on European stages.

Equipped with mask, spray paint and sound speaker, Benzi Brofman known for drawing grafitti of some of the world's most famous people, gathering a host of admirers along the way - both in Israel and abroad

The 13-date national tour kicks off in Rehovot on January 19, with gigs lined up in Tel Aviv, Rishon Lezion, Karmiel, Herzliya, Haifa and Netanya.

From the blog of Yonatan Sredni at The Times of Israel

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Hayim Nahman Bialik will be celebrated with a festive evening concert held at Heichal HaTarbut in Tel Aviv.