Pat Boone, the Christian singer maybe recognized finest because the voice of “Speedy Gonzalez” and different fifties hits, is in Israel to carry out in a particular tribute present for Israel’s 70th on Sunday, Jerusalem Day.
The gala occasion, on the Jerusalem Theatre, will open with greetings from Barbra Streisand and embody performances from Boone, Shiri Maimon, David Broza, Dino Kartsonakis and the Moran Choir, accompanied by the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra.
Boone, 83, additionally introduced a contingent of evangelical Christians to Israel throughout this present journey, and is main them on a prolonged tour round Israel.
“I am very excited to be here in the Holy Land,” he mentioned. “With every visit I feel that Israel is becoming my second home. This may be my last visit and I am determined to make it the best.”