Tel-Aviv is the 2nd largest city in the state of Israel. It is often referred to “the city that never sleeps” as it contains a variety of sightseeing; many restaurants and a wide range of nightlife. its Skyscrapers are well-known, too. The city that had been established in 1909, lies…
Category: A taste of Israel
Hamat Gader
Hamat Gader is a unique place in the north of Israel. It contains several aspects that are, each at its own worth, outstanding. The name’s meaning is “Hot springs of Gadara”. It is located is in the Yarmuk valley, east of the Sea of Galilee. It is also based on…
The Hula Valley Natural Reserve
The Hula Valley is a unique region in northern Israel. It is a major stopover for migrating birds – throughout the Syrian-African Rift stretching in between Europe, Africa and the near east. Originally, the Hula had been a swamp. It had caused much illness to its inhabitants and had brought…
Events during Passover Holiday 2014
Pessach – the Jewish Passover- is approaching; it will be celebrated this year on April 14-21. As it is a school holiday, many attractions are offered throughout the country,mainly to children/ families. Here are some interesting ones: What games did our parents play with? A live-exhibition at the David Tower…
Tel-Aviv Skyscrapers
Tel-Aviv is a modern city; in recent years tall buildings have been built and occupied at the heart of the city; most of them are for business usage and some, of recent- for accommodation. The symbol of Tel-Aviv is the compound called: “Azrieli Towers”, near the main central train station,…
The Bible and the Jordan valley
Many Biblical stories are connected to the Jordan valley. Some relate to the geographical part that is today the land of Jordan; some relate to the Israeli part; some concern a specific part of the valley that was called “SUKKOT” –situated in the middle of the Jordan valley. As the area had…
The north border
Up north, Israel borders with the state of Lebanon. As of year 2000 the UN have been residing at a peace-zone between the two countries. The UN had declared a “Blue Line” that had been recognized by both Lebanon and by Israel as the international border. It stretches between the…
Manara Cliff
Manara is situated at the upper Galilee; north of the Sea of Galilee; in the far north of Israel, near the border with Jordan. It had started as a Kibbutz; as of year 1943. The Kibbutz turned famous when writer Leon Uris visited it, whole researching his novel, “Exodus”, (later…
AcroYoga
“AcroYoga” (AY) is a combination of Yoga, Acrobatics and Thai-massage. From a physical point of view, AY is a whole body workout. It works on strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and more….. It is a practice that requires of at least two people, hence its need for communication, trust-building, handing feedback…
Trash People -a Recycling exhibition
Famous German international artists, HA Schult, has been cresting meaningful artistic creations for many some forty years. The recent international relocating exhibition, called “Trash People“; is based on figures that had been molded from tin-cans/computers plastics or car-parts. Further to the concept of Green; the exhibitions stands for the waste that is produce, every day. It is Schult’s message of how he perceives humanity and…