Hollywood’s new weapon of choice
There is a new Israeli star making a splash in Hollywood. The Micro Tavor, the miniaturized version of the Israeli Tavor assault rifle, is fast becoming the “it” gun in Hollywood action films. Major Hollywood production companies are currently looking to purchase Micro Tavors for use in big budget action flicks.
“The Tavor might very well be the next big Hollywood hit, seeing as the Uzi is fast becoming obsolete,” a source familiar with the matter indicated.
A weapons expert working in the entertainment industry called the Tavor “exactly what Hollywood film makers are looking for — a sexy weapon that looks great and fires extremely well.” — ynetnews.com
‘Arab Labor’ creator speaking in Bay Area
Sayed Kashua’s visit to the Bay Area is sponsored by the Israel Center of the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation, the Taube Center for Jewish Studies at Stanford, the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco and the Israeli Consulate. Call for ticket prices.
Kashua will speak at the following locations:
• 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 at Lehrhaus Judaica, 2700 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. Information: (510) 643-2995
• 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the JCCSF, 3200 California St. Information: (415) 292-1233
• 12 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at Stanford University, Building 460, Terrace Room. Information: (650) 725-2789
• 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at Kehillah Jewish High School, 3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto (speaking in Hebrew). Information: (650) 852-3508.
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