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Du combat pour les droits des homosexuels dans l’armée aux préjugés classiques qui existent dans un environnement « macho et viril »  Têtu nous livre un document fort et passionnant sur un sujet resté tabou en Israël pendant de nombreuses années.

Une armée où les homosexuels sont libres d’être eux même ! une armée qui a compris qu’il était préférable pour tout le monde « de recruter un soldat gay assumé »  plutôt  « qu’un jeune qui le vivrait de manière cachée et qui, donc, mettrait son unité en danger ». Voila ce qui ressort du magazine Têtu qui consacre ce mois ci un dossier aux soldats homosexuels dans Tsahal.

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We here at Grindr are making our bow into the jet-setting world of gay travel today as we announce the winners of our first annual Grindr Gay Travel Awards.

GRINDR 2012 Travel awards go to:

Gayest U.S. City: New York
Gayest International City: London
Best U.S. Gay Beach: Miami
Best International Gay Beach: Rio de Janeiro
Best U.S. Gay Resort: Palm Springs, Calif.
U.S. City With the Best Gay Festivals: San Francisco
International City With the Best Gay Festivals: Sydney
Hottest U.S. Grindr Guys: Los Angeles
Hottest International Grindr Guys: Tel Aviv

Full Article Via Grindr.com

His Lip-Sync production and innocent looks have made Idan an overnight YouTube sensation. He’s covered the likes of Madonna, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj etc…, Idan is the face of My Gay Trip in the latest TETU magazine and was featured in Gay.net, Winq Magazine and various Israeli newspapers. He’s talented, good looking and charming, seems like a winning formula! Check out our One-on-One with Idan… ENJOY

Who is Idan Matalon ? 

Idan Matalon is 23 yo boy that moved from Gan Yavne villige to the big city (AKA Tel Aviv) 2 years ago. While I enjoy the Tel Aviv Nightlife, during the day I work in education with teenagers from Bat Yam, a city south of Tel Aviv.

You are known for your Lip-Syncs, please explain what they are…

I basically create my own rendition of famous clips with Tel Aviv (in most cases) as a background. The Music is the same, but the background is original with me Lip Singing. My latest clip is a Lip-Sync of “Stay” by Tooji who will represent Norway at the next Eurovision

You became an overnight Youtube sensation, did you expect that ? 

I never Expected all the attention … even now I dont feel it…it feels virtual, not real. One day I decided to make a video as a hobby and of course, like anyone would, I uploaded it to youtube to get feedback as an artist…but never thought it would become so big!

You’ve become somewhat of an icon within the online Gay community, how do you feel about that ?

wow…” icon within the online Gay community”…sounds awesome. haha now seriously – It’s great for the ego. In Israel, the gay community is taking over the media, from hosts in reality shows, to music and dance and of course, YouTube sensations lol- it helps me GROW! Many people from the community are very excited to participate in my projects…so its Win-Win!

You were featured in TETU, how was that ?

It was freaking awesome being in TETU (as the face of MyGayTrip)
I’m working on a new video in Paris next week…The first thing I will do when I arrive is look for a copy of TETU, open it and then it will all become more real.

Tel Aviv’s reputation as an LGBTQ destination is at its all time high, do you think Social Media is partly responsible? 

I’m sure that Social Media is partly responsible for Tel Aviv’s reputation! I can see it from the letters that people around the world send me all the time…they keeping saying “I just search for the song of lady gaga and found your video… I never thought Tel Aviv was such cool/tolerant place… I want to go there… seems like a fun place with beautiful people ”

Actually I think that Most people do not intentionally look for “Israel” on Google or YouTube … and the fact that through popular songs and singers they are suddenly/unintentionally exposed Israel (not Gaza, and rockets and soldiers like you would see on CNN) – My project is a great way to showcase the real Israel.

We’ve noticed more and more Professional photos of you, are you considering modelling? 

hahaha not modeling… but I think that these pictures are good way to build the ‘Idan’ brand. I would like to become a spokesperson for different brands through my productions. Product placement is something I am interested in, I think my videos are a great way for brands to sell their products.

(Photos by Shay Galanti)

Let’s get a little more personal

Boxers or Briefs? Boxers
Boyfriend/Girlfriend? Boyfriend
First Kiss ? Rather not talk about it lol
Beyonce or Rihanna ? Beyonce of course
Enrique or Adam Levine ? Enrique

Now back to being a little more professional…

What are you favorite spots in Tel Aviv ? What would you recommend to Tourists coming for Pride ?

Dizengoff Center
Hilton Beach
Rothchild Roads
Ben Gurion Roads

My recommendation for Pride:

EVITA BAR – Wednesday night. I promote a party with Barak Krips called “KEN-TLV” – It’s a new line – HipHop&Dance Music all NIGHT! and of couse I recommend BigBoys Party and take some sun in Hilton Beach

What are you plans for the future ?

For the future – I wanna be the one who changes the Rules of Israeli and European Media. I want to show people that you can succeed without selling out to the world of television…I believe that when you’re doing creative things in your own way – your Passion is a lot more prevalant …not just a fake smile. So that’s MY big Dream…to be a spokesperson for Brands and to stay the same….(Innocent)

And of course, Does Size Matter ? (in relations to Israel of course)

SIZE DOESN’T MATTER!!!!!! and as Israel..I’m little too…just 1.65 m….

Want More of Idan ? Check out his: BLOG, YOUTUBE CHANNEL, FACEBOOK PAGE

Exhibition Tour with Israeli photographer Adi Nes 

Sunday, May 6 | Wine and Cheese 4 PM | Program 4:30 – 6 PM

Meet at Olga Korper Gallery (Koffler Gallery Off-Site) | 17 Morrow Ave., Toronto (at Dundas St. West)

FREE | Advanced registration is recommended as space is limited

Join other young adults for this rare opportunity to meet renowned Israeli photographer Adi Nes, who will lead a tour of the first Canadian survey of his stunning, bold and often controversial work. Referencing art history and photojournalism, his interpretations of Biblical, mythological and literary themes propose a critical view of the present day, while seeking to uncover a universal humanism.

Adi Nes was born in Kiryat Gat and currently lives and works in Tel Aviv. His artistic perspective is informed by his Kurdish and Iranian heritage, his queer identity and his experience growing up in a development town among other immigrants challenged by the realities of Israeli society. His work has been widely exhibited internationally. The Koffler Gallery exhibition will present Nes’ most prominent photographs from the series Soldiers (1994-2000), Boys (2000) and Biblical Stories (2003-2006), including the iconic Untitled (The Last Supper Before Going Out to Battle) (1999). Full exhibition details are here.

Adi Nes is a Featured Exhibition in the Scotiabank CONTACT Festival 2012.

Co-sponsored by the Koffler’s Young Envisioners and Size Doesn’t Matter.

Event Co-Chairs: Jojo Rubin and Jessica Yakubowicz

Facebook event can be found here

To RSVP for the event click here

Check out SDM’s One-On-One with Adi Nes

Leading Israeli artists auction off their artwork to help raise money for AIDS victims.

An annual art exhibition intended to raise money to fight AIDS auctioned off artwork of some of the most prominent Israeli artists recently.

The exhibition, which is sponsored by Bank Hapoalim, showcased over 650 of Israel’s leading artists such as Menashe Kadishman and Yigal Tomarkin.

Over 3,600 guests were invited to the opening show. Within several hours, most of the artwork was sold. The amount of money raised came to NIS 1.5 million ($400,200).

In addition to some of the familiar artwork showcased, students from Shenkar College of Engineering and Design and Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design had the opportunity to present and auction their work as well.

“I speak for volunteers, care takers and the community when I say how deeply we appreciate the effort and hard work Israel’s finest artists made this year with their contribution to this cause and the fight against AIDS,” said Yonatan Karni Chairman of the Israel AIDS Task Force.

“The artists participating in the exhibition are our partners. They help deliver the message to the public and support many of our projects,” he said

Source: Ynetnews.com

Equality Forum coordinates LGBT History Month, produces documentary films, undertakes high-impact initiatives and presents the largest annual national and international LGBT civil rights summit.

Equality Forum produces these innovative events in collaboration with learning institutions, professional associations, research centers, for profit companies and nonprofit organizations.

Israel will be this year’s featured nation, speakers to include: 

Tuesday, May 1st to Sunday, May 6th

• Israeli photographer David Adika featured at 13th annual Gay and Lesbian Art Exhibit

Wednesday, May 2nd

• Israeli Delegation to be recognized at VIP Kickoff

Thursday, May 3rd

• Israel: Featured Nation Panel includes Israeli Moderator and Panelists
• Sister Cities Event

Friday, May 4th

• Israeli Speaker at Congregation Beth Ahavah Shabbat Service
• Tel Aviv Drag Performer/Singing Sensation Osher Sabag entertains at Drag Show at Tabu

Saturday, May 5th

• Israeli Panelist on National Same-Sex Marriage Panel at Doubletree Hotel
• Israeli Tourism Panel at University of the Arts
• Ambassador of Israel to the U.S. Michael Oren as Keynote Speaker at  International Equality Dinner
• Tel Aviv DJ Maya Jakobson at Sisters
• Tel Aviv DJ Yoav Arnon at Voyeur

Sunday, May 6th

• Israeli Pop Star Shorty Performs at SundayOUT! at The Piazza
• Israeli DJs Spin at SundayOUT! at The Piazza
• Tel Aviv Drag Performer Osher Sabag Entertains at SundayOUT! at The Piazza
• Israel Tourism booth at SundayOUT! at The Piazza

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