Israeli Actress and Journalist Bar Belfer Passes Away at 37
Israeli actress, musician, and journalist Bar Belfer has passed away at 37. Known for her breakout role in "Someone to Run With", she overcame a tragic 2010 accident to resume her vibrant cultural career.
Bar Belfer, the multifaceted Israeli actress, musician, and journalist who rose to fame as a teenager in the film "Someone to Run With", has passed away at the age of 37. Her untimely death marks the end of a resilient life journey defined by artistic brilliance and an arduous recovery from a catastrophic 2010 car accident.
Born in January 1989 in Ramat Hasharon, Belfer caught the attention of the cultural sphere at just 17 years old when she portrayed Tamar in Oded Davidoff's 2006 film adaptation of David Grossman's acclaimed novel "Someone to Run With". Her riveting performance earned her an Ophir Award nomination and subsequently secured her the Israeli Television Academy Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries, TV Movie, or Drama Series in 2007.
Beyond her cinematic achievements, Belfer carved out a distinguished career in journalism. Following her military service in the Israel Defense Forces, where she worked as a current affairs reporter for Army Radio and later headed its foreign desk, she joined Kan Culture in 2017 as a reporter, producer, and radio broadcaster. She was also an accomplished musician, having studied at the Rimon School of Music and released original compositions.
In March 2010, Belfer's life took a dramatic turn when she was severely injured in a horrific car accident on the Ayalon Highway after stepping out of her vehicle due to a malfunction. She spent three weeks in intensive care followed by extensive rehabilitation at Sheba Medical Center, overcoming severe cognitive and physical challenges to triumphantly return to her broadcasting career and artistic endeavors. She is survived by her husband Shahar and their daughter.
