Taking advantage of the great fast food and street food in Israel is not only great for your wallet, but also a tasty and, in some cases, healthy way to eat whilst visiting Israel. As well as the traditional Western fast foods and fast food chains (McDonalds being the most prevalent of course), Israel’s traditional street foods haven’t faded away, and falafel, shawarma, schnitzel, and bourekas, four of the most common Israeli fast foods are still readily available across the country. Here we’ll introduce you to some of the most common elements of Israeli street and fast food.

Lenny Kravitz has announced that he will be giving a concert in Israel during October 2012. Kravitz, who has never given a concert in Israel before is one of the most noted musicians of recent decades winning the Grammy Award for “Best Male Rock Vocal Performance” four years in a row from 1999 to 2002. He will reach the shores of Tel Aviv as part of his “Black and White in America” tour, named after his latest album. Lenny Kravitz will give a concert in Tel Aviv, Israel on October 6, 2012 at the Yarkon Park. Tickets will go on sale at NIS 360.

Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) is the day that commemorates Israel’s re-gain of control over the city in 1967. It is celebrated every year in May and is a day featuring festivities and events across Jerusalem. In 2012, Jerusalem Day will feature a range of interesting events. Taking place on May 20, 2012, the festivities will spread across the weekend, beginning on May 17.

The WOMINI Summer Solstice Stew & Saz Festival taking place in the heart of the Galilee this June is set to be a one-of-a-kind event. Taking place near the ancient site of Yodefat, between the cities of Karmiel and Nazareth, the Summer Solstice will bring together some amazing artists from the world, bluegrass, blues, spiritual, Balkan, and reggae genres, who, combined with the unique setting and atmosphere of the festival, will create something set to be very special. The WOMINI Summer Solstice Stew & Saz Festival will take place between June 19-21, 2012.

Infected Mushroom will give a series of concerts in Israel in May 2012 as part of the annual Student Festival. These include concerts in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Karmiel, Ariel, Beer Sheva, and the Jezreel Valley. Infected Mushroom, an Israeli psychedelic trance and electronic group, are one of the country’s most successful groups of recent times both within Israel and internationally. Now based in Los Angeles, Infected Mushroom’s concerts in Israel come as part of a tour which takes them to Europe, the Far East, and the USA. Infected Mushroom will perform in Israel between May 16-27, 2012.

With so many hotels to choose from, it is hard to know which are the best family hotels in Tel Aviv. With specific needs, however, it is important to select a hotel which offers facilities to support kids. At the very least this means bigger rooms, connecting rooms, and suites, however other useful features include babysitting and kids activities, a swimming pool, and in-house restaurants, particularly for breakfast. This list of the best family hotels in Tel Aviv draws together a range of different types of hotel meaning there should be something here for everybody.

American rock musician Chris Cornell will be giving two concerts in Israel in July 2012 – in Tel Aviv and the town of Binyamina about 40 minutes north of the city. Known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Soundgarden and lead vocalist for Audioslave, Cornell was ranked number 4 in “Heavy Metal’s All-Time Top 100 Vocalists” by Hit Parader. Chris Cornell will perform at the Shuni Amphitheater in Binyamina on July 16, 2012, and will give a concert in Tel Aviv at the Nokia Arena on July 17, 2012. Tickets are on sale now from the Eventim ticket agency.