Antithesis MC - The Zionist Rapper

Antithesis’s Weekly Tweets for 2010-08-29

AntithesisMC — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:18:00 +0000

France has launched a full-scale invasion of Tel Aviv. It's a bit annoying but on the other hand really great that they're here to support #
Nice reunion with some Nahum Goldmann peeps this eve #

Antithesis’s Weekly Tweets for 2010-08-22

AntithesisMC — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:18:00 +0000

Supposed to be at a party but excited about uploading the vid from my kinneret gig #
Great wedding this week but a bit under the weather since; something seems to be going around the office… #

Antithesis’s Weekly Tweets for 2010-08-15

AntithesisMC — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:18:00 +0000

Trying out this four square malarkey. Off out now to birthday-related (not mine) shenanigans. #
Can't get Tweetdeck on my Nokia phone. Anyone got any recos for Symbian tweeting apps? #
I favorited a YouTube video — Professor Longhair, Big Chief http://youtu.be/voB6WiP83NU?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Professor Longhair, Big Chief http://youtu.be/voB6WiP83NU?a #
Great shab in Jerusalem w friends & family, now back to work… #

Antithesis’s Weekly Tweets for 2010-08-08

AntithesisMC — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:18:00 +0000

Passed Israeli driving test. Most exciting. Now just need to learn to cope with the nutcases on the road. #
Last night's gig was nuts. 38 degrees C (that's 100F for the americans) and 60% humidity. And we still rocked it something big. Vid soon. #

Antithesis’s Weekly Tweets for 2010-08-01

AntithesisMC — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:18:00 +0000

Tonight: big gig on shores of the kinneret. Should be fun. #
Tonight am trying for early night – 1st day of new job tomorrow #
Nice shab – international dinner, then barmitzvah in Tel Aviv great synagogue this morning followed by fun lunch. Practised my Japanese! #
I liked a YouTube video — 82 year-old American grandfather dances in front of thousand… http://youtu.be/N-ZNuem-3gQ?a #
@amsellem Haha I'd be happy to relate some of my stories given the right opportunity! #ShabbatShalom in reply to amsellem #
Tonight – Franco/Italian Shabbat. Expecting 140 people. Should be entertaining. #
Protest starting outside about cost of renting/buying flat in Tel Aviv. Getting a bit rowdy. #
@amsellem I was at the Opera. Was v nice. in reply to amsellem #
Tonight: Carmen in Tel Aviv park, free courtesy of the council. Thanks! #
@lizfilm Am in TA – feel free to be in touch :) in reply to lizfilm #
@nstone Will bear in mind for future episodes! in reply to nstone #
RT @jewishchron Anti-Zionism – facts (and ﬁctions) | The Jewish Chronicle http://bit.ly/9NDhJu #
@ChicagoLeah I agree. He's gone. Thanks! in reply to ChicagoLeah #
@ChicagoLeah My first thought… I'd prefer to engage but I don't think they want a reasoned discussion :( in reply to ChicagoLeah #
Just got comment on YouTube: zionism =terrorist israel=aphartid state Should I ignore/answer/delete? Norm I leave negative stuff but this… #
@lizfilm Interesting. For my money, Muki was the real pioneer (& left leaning) as he was the first guy to rap in Israel. Are u meeting him? in reply to lizfilm #
@lizfilm Glad you're having fun, but why the KRS One comparison? Intrigued. #

Antithesis’s Weekly Tweets for 2010-07-25

AntithesisMC — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:18:00 +0000

RT @trevoridge: Was asked to teach English at Wormwood Scrubs. Currently weighing up prose and cons. #punliners #
@mikey_franklin what business? in reply to mikey_franklin #
We out. #ShabbatShalom! #
*pleasant #
Soon, off to Netanya for Shab. Parents in town. Should be pelasant #
Cute from @JewishTweets #ShabbatShalom all http://youtu.be/5GW-frPw2oI #
I miss reading the Times online but I just can't bring myself to pay for it. #
@joannavos happy birthday! Hope it's a good one ;) #
What with the pre and post stuffing I'm sure that over the 25 hours of a fast I eat more than I would normally had there been no fast. #
Right, need to find some food. fast #
thirsty #
RT @philmcnulty: Steven Gerrard commits his future to Liverpool. W Joe Cole signing two outstanding days for new boss Roy Hodgson. // Phew! #
@nstone Great minds think alike and all that. I agree re Cole although I will always have a soft spot for Yossi, end of 0809 he was amazing in reply to nstone #
RT @runanskyrun: Have an easy and meaningful fast. // thanks and you too #
@ariehkovler You can even get away with jeans and a shirt but nice trousers and a shirt and you'll def be fine in reply to ariehkovler #
So, cheerio to the food. Let's see how it goes. Will find Eicha online probably, didn't fancy schlepping in the heat to a reading. #
Hmmm. Joe Cole. Not sure. #
RT @DJGChild: Free Download G Child Presents I'm Fab Live In The Bed Official Mix by D J G Child http://snd.sc/cSmE8c via #soundcloud #
Up early to go back to Cholon and the driving licence office. They wouldn't see me yesterday. Second time lucky? #
@jewishbloggers Thanks for the mention! in reply to jewishbloggers #
I favorited a YouTube video — Samuel Green on ISRAEL TV http://youtu.be/FhJL651NLr8?a #
I liked a YouTube video — Samuel Green on ISRAEL TV http://youtu.be/FhJL651NLr8?a #
@ccdaniels65 Cheers for the love! in reply to ccdaniels65 #

Antithesis TV interview on IBA News

AntithesisMC — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:02:05 +0000

Shortly after making aliyah I was interviewed by the IBA English news and it was broadcast this weekend. I was flattered to have such a long feature! Courtesy of the cameraman, Barry Levinson, you can watch it here:

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Antithesis’s Weekly Tweets for 2010-07-18

AntithesisMC — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:18:00 +0000

Now, off to ulpan #
IBA interview is up on YouTube. Check it out – was a big feature! http://youtu.be/FhJL651NLr8 #
Going to try a random local shul tonight and then off for dinner with Italian crew. #ShabbatShalom #
@joannavos Indeed. Be in touch nearer the time – would be a pleasure :) in reply to joannavos #
@joannavos I can attempt to substitute… When are you coming? in reply to joannavos #
My interview with IBA news will be broadcast as part of the 6pm bulletin tomorrow. Check it on channel 33! #
Another night, another sortie in Tel Aviv. Can't complain, really. #
RT @jewishchron Call for re-trial after 'shocking' summing-up | The Jewish Chronicle http://bit.ly/b6uyob #
@ausztrics The pleasure was very much mine! I didn't study at SOAS, but I did do a gig there once. I also got accepted there though! in reply to ausztrics #
Bumped into someone tonight who was at my gig at SOAS a long time ago – he won the competition apparently! #
@limmud well he did call my song 'a very novel prayer'. Would love to rock the mic with Tha Chief in reply to limmud #
@limmud Would be nice if he turned up, wouldn't it? in reply to limmud #
Weekend highlight: winning a bet with an Israeli about Abba Eban #
Back from dutch bar. DIsappointing but Spain deserved it #

Antithesis’s Weekly Tweets for 2010-07-11

AntithesisMC — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:18:00 +0000

#ShabbatShalom from Tel Aviv. Going to check out a shul someone recommended. Then dinner with an old schoolmate I bumped into this week. #
@anthony_shaw Thanks! in reply to anthony_shaw #
First shabbat in Tel Aviv…the so-called city of sin seems to have a fair amount going on actually #
Just wrote a rant about the concept of networking. need to decide what to do with it #
Tel Aviv Swiss party this eve. Something of a role reversal. #
And now we will have a new world cup winner on Sunday. Respect to both teams. I'm favouring the Dutch. #
Fun eve, nice to catch up with so many peeps from #roicom #
@AbrahamGillis Would much prefer it that way in reply to AbrahamGillis #
Many Americans seem to refer to the World Cup's Final. Interesting. The possessive form is technically correct I suppose, but it seems weird #
Haven't been able to create new photo albums on facebook for around 2 weeks. Most frustrating #
RT @limmud: would love to see largest ever group of #roicomers at #Limmud Conference this year as we celebrate our 30th.Spread the word #
@jchicksrock Looknig forward to seeing yuo this eveining! in reply to jchicksrock #
http://yfrog.com/4rtnifj Photo from IBA News interview yesterday courtesy of @barrylevinson #
Back from the recording. Should be on TV this weekend some time. Will keep you posted. #
Doing an interview for IBA news today. Fun fun #
Big article in Haaretz on Marc: http://is.gd/dfb5P #
@DeeRiter86 You knew him? in reply to DeeRiter86 #

Antithesis’s Weekly Tweets for 2010-07-04

AntithesisMC — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:18:00 +0000

JC article on Marc here http://is.gd/df9B8 #
Went to Modi'in today for shiva of Marc Weinberg (z"l). He will be sorely missed. Persuaded me to stand for mazkir and I'm v grateful. #
RT @ROICommunity: Wednesday, July 7 from 9:30 pm 2 11:30 pm. Party at the Marina Hotel w/ fellow… http://is.gd/dekvm // will be there! #
300 shekels to see Missy Elliot? You must be having a laugh #
Listen to an interview with me on Galei Yisrael tomorrow at 9.30 am Israel time. Listen here (or note the frequencies) http://is.gd/dejpl #
Shabbat with the Israeli cousins this eve. Welcoming me to Israel. #ShabbatShalom all! #
Bye Yossi, it's been a pleasure having you http://bit.ly/dfzPN8 via @empireofthekop #
In Netanya for shabbat #
Tel Aviv laila lavan was quite something. #
@leahjones Got your fbook – DM me your number ;) #
@danielgrabiner by the way am happy to meet with your chanichim & run a session while they're in Tel Aviv if can work it out with timings :) in reply to danielgrabiner #
@danielgrabiner you can buy the CD here http://is.gd/dbc8G – get netzer to pay as they should have a copy anyway. Or ask JLEC? in reply to danielgrabiner #
it's so nice to have good hummus! #
@ccdaniels65 Thanks! I'm living next to the Bima just off Rotschild. Be in touch when you're out in reply to ccdaniels65 #
very happy with Roy Hodgson appointment. It's what we need. #lfc #
@IlanaVak So far, most fabulous. Tel Aviv is v fun! in reply to IlanaVak #
Moved in to Tel Aviv yesterday, met an Italian I know at ulpan, enjoyed my first roof top party. Most entertaining! #