Israel Gets Glammed Up

By Alex Eidman September 30, 2010

Israel received a star-powered bump last night when Hollywood’s finest came out in support at a glittery, star-studded gala. The event, “From Vision to Reality,” took place at the Kodak Theatre, home of the Oscars, and was hosted by the Citizens’ Empowerment Center in Israel. Notable guests included Jon Voight, Israeli-American producer Avi Arad and Beverly Hills Mayor Jimmy Delshad. Notable no shows included Toby McGuire (probably busy spidey-ing around town), Natalie Portman (visiting Sukkah City?) and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Tickets cost $1000 each and the money was donated to educational projects assisting Israel’s youth. Voight presented Arad with a lifetime achievement award and, according to YNet, said that anyone who goes against Israel “is playing a dangerous game.” I guess he would know.

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