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Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum
Yad Vashem, Israel's largest Holocaust memorial is set on the slopes of the Mount of Remembrance on the edge of Jerusalem. The new Yad Vashem Museum opened in 2005 and its nine chilling galleries of interactive historical displays present the Holocaust using a range of multimedia including photographs, films, documents, letters, works of art, and personal items found in the camps and ghettos. Yad Vashem is a place which is not fun to visit, but is definitely somewhere that we recommend all visitors to Israel experience. Read More
Jerusalem International Chamber Music Festival. September 5, 2023
The 14th annual Jerusalem International Chamber Music Festival will showcase works by world-renowned composers Gustav Mahler and Franz Liszt, as well as performances by flutist Emmanuel Pahud and Israeli musicians Guy Graunstein and Zvi Plesser at the Mary Nathaniel Hall in the Jerusalem YMCA. The festival takes place September 3-16, 2011, and will also include a special concert series highlighting the works of composers who survived the Holocaust. Read More
Museum of the History of Tel Aviv – Yafo
The Museum of the History of Tel Aviv-Yafo opened in 2009 in what was the old Tel Aviv Municipality building in Bialik Square, one of the most iconic public spaces in Tel Aviv. Chronicling the development of Tel Aviv from a suburb of Jaffa (Yafo), the main entrance point into the land, just one hundred years ago, to a bustling world-class metropolis and center of culture, commerce, and coolness, the museum uses visual and multimedia displays to show life in the city through the decades. Read More
How to Select an Israel Tour Guide
There are literally thousands of tour guides in Israel and many people visiting Israel decide to employ the services of one of these to enhance their trip. Many others prefer to see Israel by themselves, by hiring a car or travelling around by public transport. The role of an Israel tour guide is very varied, however, and can range from complete planning from your front door at home, to your return, through to planning the whole trip within Israel, or just guided tours in Israel for a day or even half a day. Read MoreHorseback Riding in the Galilee
With beautiful landscapes, horseback riding in the Galilee is a magical and unimaginable experience. From experienced riders to beginners, there are trails which suit all abilities, and will leave lasting memories for many years. Check out the following tours: Horseback riding day tour in the Galilee Read More
A Hike in the Upper Galilee – Nachal Amud near Safed (Tsfat)
Israel is covered with hiking trails. Here, we explore one such trail in the Upper Galilee: Nachal Amud. Nachal Amud is a 15-mile long river between the Meron Mountains and Safed. A popular attraction for hiking and camping, the river was declared a nature reserve in 1972. We parked and showed our yearly membership pass before... Read MoreInternational Klezmer Festival in Safed, Israel. 15-17 August, 2011
The Israeli city of Safed in the Upper Galilee region, hosts the annual International Klezmer Festival. The festival is the biggest festival of Jewish soul music in the world that and the 2011 festival will be its 24th occurrence, expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors from across Israel and further afield to the city known for its place at the center of the mystical Kabballah. In 2011, the International Klezmer Festival will take place between 15-17 August. Entrance to all performances are free. Read More
Les plages de Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv se trouve sur la côte de la Mer Méditerranée, et la plage s’étend tout au long du bord occidental de cette ville. En été surtout, mais également en printemps et en automne, et même en hiver lorsque le temps le permet, les plages de Tel Aviv se remplissent de touristes aussi bien que d’Israéliens profitant du sable doré sous le soleil, des eaux chaudes et des opportunités de jouer aux sports nautiques. Chaque plage se trouvant sur la côte de Tel Aviv est doté d’un caractère unique qui attire un public distinct, tous à la recherche de leur propre expérience de plage. Read More
Mark Ronson Concert in Tel Aviv, Israel. Purim 2013
British DJ and producer, Mark Ronson will be returning to Tel Aviv on February 21, 2013. The concert will mark his third visit to Tel Aviv in two years after he came in twice to Tel Aviv in 2011. The concert is to be held at Haoman 17 in the Tel Aviv. Tickets are 250 NIS and will be on sale soon - check back here for details. Read More
John Cale Concert in Tel Aviv. Tonight August 3, 2011
John Cale, the Welsh musician who founded The Velvet Underground will tonight, August 3, 2011 be performing in Tel Aviv. Cale last performed in Israel back in 2006, when his two concerts were deemed must-see events. This time, he will be at the Barbi Club in Tel Aviv. Read More
