Bar Belfer: key obituary facts
Is Bar Belfer dead? Yes. Bar Belfer died on November 8, 2026, at age 37.
Cause of death: Bar Belfer's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Bar Belfer known for?
Bar Belfer was an Israeli actress, musician, and radio personality.
Israeli actress, musician and radio personality Bar Belfer, who also worked as a journalist, died on November 8, 2026, aged 37.
Born in Ramat Hasharon, she graduated from Alon High School, where she studied in the music track. Belfer became widely known for her role as Tamar in Oded Davidoff’s 2006 film “Someone to Run With,” adapted from David Grossman’s novel of the same name.
She was 17 when she starred in the film, alongside Yuval Mendelson, Yonatan Bar-Or and Tzachi Grad. Tamar is a young musician who searches for her brother in Jerusalem; her journey leads her into danger at a home for orphaned and abandoned children. The story also reaches a teenage boy who finds her dog, Dinka. Belfer received the Israeli Television Academy Award for her performance in the film. In August 2006, she was also nominated for an Ophir Award for the role. Her work extended across acting, music and journalism, with her public profile also encompassing radio. “Someone to Run With” remains the signature screen role identified with her career: it brought together her portrayal of a young musician and her own musical background, and introduced her performance to audiences through a story centered on Tamar’s search and the people she encounters in Jerusalem.