Israel Takes Television by Storm

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Previous posts have commented on the growing influence of Israeli programming in the American television scene, especially “In Treatment.” Now, Newsweek has noticed the trend as well, suggesting a few reasons why Israeli TV is a great fit for the American market. You’ll just have to find out for yourself why these shows are so great; they’ll be coming soon to your network and cable providers.

‘Visions of Israel’ Premieres Tonight

In honor of Israel’s 60th Anniversary, Israeli-American violinist/conductor Itzhak Perlman narrates a fascinating video about the country, which will make its U.S. premiere tonight on Channel 13.

WLIW New York’s acclaimed Visions series makes an aerial pilgrimage to Israel, the world’s only Jewish state – home to approximately 7.2 million and the Holy Land of the three main Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Set to ethnic music with informative narration, stunning high definition aerial footage showcases Israel in all its diverse glory, flying over sites where Jewish rebels gave their lives; where Egyptians, Greeks and Romans built outposts to their empires; and where Jesus Christ performed miracles. Witness the magnificence of the country’s many holy sites, including the Western Wall, the Temple Mount and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, alongside such modern achievements as the ingenious irrigation system that actually helped make a desert bloom.

Visions of Israel premieres nationwide on PBS in June 2008. For more information, visit www.visionsof.org.

Watch a preview of the show now!