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With a boring and uninspiring Eurovision song that doesn't stand out, Israel is planning to embarrass itself on one of the world's biggest stages.

MENDHAM – The West Morris Regional High School District Board of Education welcomed new Superintendent Barbara Sargent during its Monday, July 24 meeting, held in the library at Mendham High

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MENDHAM – Michael Ben David thanked everyone who helped him during his eight years of service as Superintendent of Schools during his last meeting with the grades 9-12 West Morris

Israel has won Eurovision four times in the past 50 years – but why does the country take part?

Pop singer says she did the 'maximum to represent the country with pride' at international song contest in Liverpool, will compete for the top prize Saturday night

There is an additional semi-final on Thursday night, followed by the finale on Saturday, where Kirel will be performing and competing.

Rehearsals are closely watched by the Eurovision press and fans, who vote on their favorite performances from the rehearsals.

Just before the Israeli delegation boards a plane to the upcoming Eurovision Song contest in Liverpool, we checked what they're saying about us in Europe:

Along with the Olympics and maybe an Israeli film or actor getting nominated for an Oscar, the Eurovision Song Contest is one of the few times that Israelis can feel unabashedly Israeli.