From "Federation In Focus"  The Internet NewsLetter Of The Jewish Federation Of  Los Angeles

It’s not a well-known fact, but besides some other natural resources, Israel is a country that lacks tenors. Which is why the singers of the Opera Studio program of the Israeli Opera always look forward to the Spring Opera Workshop, one of the annual programs of the Federation’s Tel Aviv/Los Angeles Partnership.

“Israeli men tend to be baritones and basses,” said Tamir Chasson, music director of the Opera Studio. “This project gives us some tenors for two weeks, and lets young singers meet each other just as they’re embarking on their careers.”