The Debt - Israeli movies review

Israeli film, "The Debt"(HaChov), starring Gila Almagor and Neta Garty tells the story of three Mossad agents who are sent to Germany in the 60s to catch the surgeon of Trbllinca - a Nazi war criminal. The mission is to bring him to trial in Israel. In a well-planned operation, the three agents catch the Nazi doctor and hold him captive. The doctor provokes the Israeli agents who are emotionally shaken by the whole thing. Then, he suddenly manages to escape. The three decide to tell that the Nazi has killed himself.

How much longer will the big lie last?

The film constantly shifts from past to present. An article is published in a European newspaper, suggesting that the surgeon is still alive. In the present, one of the agent, Rachel Brener is a successful writer who now publishes a new book. The three agents decide that Rachel is the one who will be sent to complete the mission. Will she able to do it?
The two actresses who play young and older Rachel Brener do a fantastic job in this film. Unfortunately, not many Israelis movies have been made in [this genre, but this is definitely a very enjoyable thriller that deals with many issues in the Jewish and Israeli identities. In short, watch it!

Idan Raichel has made it to the Amazon top 100 list

I was delighted when I found out that The Idan Raichel Project has made it the Amazon list of the top 100 international music albums of all times. I have always enjoyed the unique sound of Idan Raichel's music. Idan Raichels fuses electronics with ethnic sounds, mainly traditional Ethiopian and Yemenite music.

Born in a Jewish family of Yemenite descendent, Idan's Raichel's music has always taken me back to childhood.

Idan Raichel's last three albums have sold around 300,000 copies in Israel alone. Since the release of the international album a few years ago, Idan Raichel and his talented singers have toured across north America and Europe.
This song MiMa'amakim (Out of the Depth) is inspired by the book of Psalms, chapter 130. It well exemplifies the way Idan Raichel's music incorporates traditional sounds and hymns.

Idan Raichel's first two albums are truly a must to every music lover. You can get his albums at Amazon:




Listen to Mima'amkim, I hope you enjoy it aa much as I do.If fou like to read more about the project click on this link, it'll take you to my new website.