Today in Israeli History: Arik Einstein On this day seven years ago, Arik Einstein, who many consider to be the greatest Israeli singer of all time, has passed away at the age of 74. Einstein had a rich and lengthy musical career and over the years released numerous hits, whether as a member in different bands, as part of duos and also solo. In addition to music, Einstein also pursued an acting career and has taken part in several Israeli movies and TV sketches. It is hard to put a finger on what exactly made Einstein so successful and lovable, but perhaps Yoav Kutner, an Israeli music critic, described it best: “Arik Einstein is more than just the greatest Israeli singer. He is the true Land of Israel”. Source: Wikipedia ? Walla News