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The 2nd Jerusalem Festival of Light
Following the success of last year’s first Jerusalem Festival of Light, Jerusalem’s Old City will once again form the magnificent backdrop for lighting installations, exhibits and works of art in the Light in Jerusalem 2010 festival, 9-16 June 2010.
Read more about the festival here
1500 Year Old Ancient Street Discovered in Old City of Jerusalem
The ancient street follows the same course as the present-day David Street in the Old City and provides evidence supporting the Madaba Map--a 1,400-year-old mosaic.
Read more about the discovery in Jerusalem here
Medusas in Caesarea Harbor
A new archaeological exhibition in Caesarea Harbor displays 1,700 year old sarcophagus lid decorated with mythological medusa heads
Read more about the exhibition
It’s Going to be a Hot Summer!
It’s gearing up to be a hot summer in Israel, with many international rock and pop stars announcing concerts in Tel Aviv. Rod Stewart, Paul Anka, Metallica, Bob Dylan, The Pixis and more…
Read more about the shows and tickets here
18th Jerusalem International Half Marathon
The 18th Jerusalem International Half Marathon, which takes runners through the beautiful and unique Jerusalem landscape, will take place this year on Thursday, 18 March 2010. Runners can choose between a 21.1k half marathon course or a 10k fun run.
Read more about the event here
Over 20,000 Visitors Expected at IsraWinExpo the 3rd International Wines Exhibition
More than 20,000 visitors from Israel and overseas are expected at IsraWinExpo 2010, the 3rd International Wines Exhibition held every two years that will take place this year, February 9-11, 2010 at the Israel Trade Fairs and Convention Center in Tel Aviv.
Read more about the Expo here
Sponsors Wanted – Jean-Paul De La Fuente, A Director of the New7wonders Foundation Visited Israel and Met with Various Commercial Enterprises
Jean-Paul de la Fuente recently visited Israel at the invitation of the Tourism Ministry as part of the ministry’s preparations to promote the candidacy of the Dead Sea in the finals.
Click here to learn more about the visit and vote!!
Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov Signed a Tourism Agreement Yesterday with the Tourism Minister of Portugal Bernardo Trindade
On signing the agreement, the ministers declared that they recognize the power of the tourism industry to improve the quality of life of the residents of both countries and the importance of the tourism industry in promoting world peace and understanding.
Read more about the agreement signed with Portugal here
Thousands of Faithful from the Greek and Russian Orthodox Christian Church Made the Pilgrimage to the Holy Site of Qasr El Yahud
The Feast of the Epiphany, or Theophany, which means “Manifestation of God,” celebrates Christ’s baptism in the River Jordan by St. John the Baptist.
Read more about the Epiphany here
Tour d'Israel
In the tradition of the renowned Tour de France, Israel will host its own country-wide cycling event, the first of its kind in the Holy Land from 7-11 March 2010.
Read more about the tour here
Abu Ghosh, the Arab-Israeli Village Near Jerusalem Secures the Guinness World Record
For the Largest Dish of Humus
The picturesque Arab-Israeli village of Abu Ghosh, just 15 minutes drive from Jerusalem, is well-known for the annual vocal music festivals held in Spring and Fall.
Learn more about the record here
Guitarist and Rock Icon Carlos Santana in Tel Aviv
Guitarist, Grammy-award winner and rock icon Carlos Santana will include Israel in his upcoming summer tour, playing Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv on 3 June 2010 accompanied by 10 backup musicians.
Ticket information? read here
Israel Launches New Grading System for Bed And Breakfasts
A new system ranking Israel's approximately 9,000 bed and breakfasts, known as zimmerim, has launched this month due to a significant increase in rural tourism in Israel.
More information on the grading system - read here
eCamp - the Summer Adventure for Jewish Kids
Each summer, Jewish kids and teens aged 8-18 from more than 20 different countries come to Israel to interact with and experience its number one success story: high-tech.
Read more about the activities here
Sales for Nabucco at Masada Continue!
The Israeli Opera, celebrating 25 years, will present a summer weekend of opera in the Dead Sea area, 3-5 June 2010, featuring Verdi’s Nabucco performed on a specially-erected stage against the backdrop of Masada.
Read more on how to get tickets here
Master Plan for Golf Tourism in Israel
Tourism minister Stas Misezhnikov: "developing golf tourism will diversify the tourism product, encourage investment and increase Israel's attractiveness as a preferred tourism destination over other countries in the region"
Read about the extent of the investment here
Jesus-Era Building Discovered In Nazareth
The remains of a 2,000-year-old residential building from the time of Jesus were discovered this week during an archaeological excavation by the Israel Antiquities Authority near the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth.
Read more about the ruins here
Israman Negev 2010 and Ein Gedi Half Marathon
The Red and the Dead Seas host two important sports events this winter, each with varying degrees of difficulty.
Read more here
Queen Cleopatra
The Legendary Beauty Who Coveted the Dead Sea
For a woman of exceptional beauty, there was one prize above all for which Queen Cleopatra yearned – the Dead Sea, an endless storehouse of cosmetic and natural therapeutic resources.
Continue reading here
The Red Sea International Music Festival
Eilat, Israel's southernmost resort, will host for the ninth consecutive year, the highly popular Red Sea International Music Festival. Maestro Valery Gergiev, one of the world’s leading conductors, will return to the festival as the artistic director.
Read more about the festival and performances here
World Class Athletes Travel to Israel for Dead Sea Fitness Competition
Athletes from around the world will travel to Israel for the Veolia Desert Challenge around the contours of the Dead Sea, December 5.
Read more about the annual Veolia Desert Challenge here
Dan Eilat Voted as One of Top Ten Holiday Resorts In the Middle East and Africa by Conde Nast
Placed seventh, in between the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, and Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat, Oman the Dan Eilat hotel attained a score of 79.3 and was the only Israeli hotel to be included in the list.
Read more about the rating here
Coins from the Temple Mount
A living tangible testimony of Jerusalem’s rich history and the city as a focus of pilgrimage for thousands of years.
Read more about the coins here
Hamshushalayim 2009
Jerusalem will once again host its main cultural city-wide event during the last weekend in November (Thursday through Saturday) and the first two weekends in December.
Read more about the performances here
Musical Winter Concerts in Abu Ghosh
The perfect acoustics in the village churches will once again come to the fore with the annual Musical Winter concert series.
More details? Click here
16th Festival of Festivals in Haifa
The colorful Festival of Festivals, now in its 16th year, takes place every weekend in December in Haifa's mixed Arab-Jewish Wadi Nisnas neighborhood.
Get more details on the festival here
Jazz Globus 2009
More than 120 musicians and 22 ensembles from Israel and overseas participating in the festival's seven concerts
Get more details on the festival here
The Jerusalem International Oud Festival Celebrates a Decade
performances taking place in Jerusalem from 12-26 November and in Nazareth from 24-27 November.
Read more about the performers and music styles here
Guitar Gems 2009
4th International Classical Guitar Festival and Competition, will take place this year in Netanya from 25-29 October 2009.
Read more to get details about the festival here
Winner Announced in Tel Aviv @ 100 Photo Contest
The Israel Government Tourist Office – Midwest Region has chosen a winner for the Happy Birthday Tel Aviv @ 100 Photo Contest, which ran from April 29th through September 30th, 2009. The winner is Mrs. Lori Pachefsky of Slinger.
Read more about the contest, the photo and the winner here
The 2009 International Tel Aviv Dance Festival
Will take place for the third consecutive year in the city from 16 October – 13 November 2009. The city of Tel Aviv, now at the end of the centennial year celebrations, is renowned for its rich cultural scene, especially in the world of dance.
Read more about the events here
The 11th Yoav Yehuda Wine Festival
During 16-30 October, with a full program of events and tastings in the area’s 27 wineries, including the main event at Ein Hemed National Park, just outside Jerusalem, on Thursday and Friday, 29 and 30 October 2009.
Read more about the festival here
Largest-Ever Collection of Coins From Bar-Kokhba Revolt Found by Cave Researchers in Judean Hills
The largest cache of rare coins ever found in a scientific excavation from the period of the Bar-Kokhba revolt of the Jews against the Romans has been discovered in a cave by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Bar-Ilan University.
Read more about the coins here
Second Temple Period Stepped Street Discovered in City of David Excavation
This section of the stepped street was discovered at a distance of 550 meters south of the Temple Mount.
Read more about the discovery here
It’s Time to Celebrate!
Four-Night City Breaks Timed to Coincide with Tel Aviv-Jaffa’s Centennial Party 17th October 2009. Offering attractive four night city breaks for tourists wishing to enjoy the party of the century – Tel Aviv-Jaffa’s Centennial Party which will take place on Saturday, 17th October 2009 on the banks of the Yarkon River, near the Tel Aviv Port.
Read more about the celebration extravaganza here
One of the Oldest Synagogues in the World Exposed At Migdal, Near the Sea of Galilee
A synagogue from the Second Temple period (50 BCE-100 CE) was exposed in archaeological excavations the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) is conducting at a site slated for the construction of a hotel on Migdal beach.
Read more about the new excavation here
Rare Illuminated 14th Century Hebrew Manuscript on First-Time Display At the Shrine of the Book, Israel Museum
A new exhibition entitled The Nuremberg Mahzor: A Medieval Masterpiece Unveiled will open 15 September 2009 at the Shrine of the Book, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, showcasing the Nuremberg Mahzor, one of the most complete illuminated Hebrew prayer books and among the largest surviving medieval codices in the world.
Read more about the display here
Tel Aviv-Jaffa’s First International Art Biennial and a Flower Carpet in Rabin Square
The Tel Aviv-Jaffa Art Biennial ARTLV09 will take place in Tel Aviv – Jaffa from 10-24 September, the central event of the September centennial celebrations dedicated to art.
Read more about the Biennial here
Tourism Destination Development and Branding Conference
The conference and its rich program include two days of sessions presenting new research results by tourism scholars from more than 12 countries, and two days of professional field trips either in Israel or in the countries neighboring to Eilat.
Read more about the conference here
Migrate to Eilat This Spring!
Hundreds of birdwatchers from all over the world are expected to flock, once again, to Israel's southernmost resort for the 4th Eilat Spring Migration Festival, which will take place 18-25 March 2010.
Read more about the Spring Migration Festival here
The 36th Abu Gosh music festival
Held this fall from 6-10 October 2009 during the holiday of Succoth, will host the Stuttgart Chamber Choir and conductor Maestro Frieder Bernius in two concerts, as well as another 16 original productions, to be held in four venues in the picturesque village near Jerusalem.
Read more about the festival here
1,800-Year-Old Roman Building Discovered In the City Of David
The building was exposed this month during excavations at the walls around Jerusalem National Park in the City of David.
Read more about the excavation here
Walls Around Jerusalem National Park
A spacious 1800 year old edifice from the Roman period – apparently a mansion that belonged to a wealthy individual – was recently exposed in the ongoing Israel Antiquities Authority excavations at the Walls Around Jerusalem National Park in the City of David.
Read more about the excavations here
Handel’s Oratorio Saul to be performed in Israel.
The German choir and orchestra Laudamus Te (We praise you), will visit Israel in September for three performances of the Oratorio Saul on the 250th anniversary of the death of composer George Fridiric Handel 250 years ago.
Read more about the performances here
We’re here for the beer!
The 5th annual Jerusalem Beer Festival will take place this year on 26-27 August in Independence Park from 18:00 to midnight.
Read more about the Beer Festival here
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrates 40 years with Zubin Mehta as Music Director
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Maestro Zubin Mehta as its Music Director, with a range of special concerts and events in his honor.
Read more about the Philharmonic here
Autumn nights in Jerusalem's old city
Theatrical tours; food festival and entertainment, Mondays and Thursdays in September and October
Read more about the festival here
The 18th International festival of Puppet Theater
As part of the Summer Events in Jerusalem, the 18th International festival of Puppet will feature Israeli Productions and European Creations in the field of Puppets.
Read more about the Puppet Theater festival here
Beat the heat this summer in Israel with night-time tourist attractions
She'an Nights, Night Spectacular at the Tower of David museum, guided tours at night of Nimrod’s Castle, the Soreq Cave in the Judean Hills and the Apollonia National Park offer many summer opportunities.
Read more here
Voice of Music in the Upper Galilee Chamber Music Festival
23 July 2009: This year’s festival program includes five of the most loved piano quintets as well as five celebrated string quartets.
Read more about the Festival here
Vote for the Dead Sea in the Finals of the New 7 Wonders of Nature Competition!
22 July 2009: The Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth and one of Israel’s most popular tourist sites, is one of the 28 finalists in the New 7 Wonders of Nature
Read more about the competition and vote for the Dead Sea here
Travel & Leisure Magazine Readers Award
Jerusalem among the top cities in the world - beats London, Paris and Barcelona
Read more about the readers award here
People of the World Inscribe the Bible
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem has recently opened to the public a display of People of the World Inscribe the Bible, a unique project initiated by the Bible Valley Society together with the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Read more about the Bible Lands Museum here
Low Cost Airlines Announce New Routes to Israel
The cost of flying between Israel and Europe is going down with the recent announcements by two low-cost airlines of new routes to Tel Aviv.
Read more about the new routes and airlines
The International Arts and Crafts Fair
Among the many special events taking place in Jerusalem this summer is the International Arts and Crafts Fair, a tradition of more than thirty years' standing and the largest and most popular festival for tens of thousands of tourists, which will take place from 3-15 August.
Read more about the fair here
The Lowest Place On Earth Moves Up In The New 7 Wonders Of Nature Competition
The Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth and one of Israel’s most popular tourist sites, is one of the 77 nominees for the shortlist in an international competition to grade the seven natural
wonders of the world (www.new7wonders.com)
Read more about The Dead Sea Moves Up In The New 7 Wonders Of Nature Competition here
The Bible & Love Festival
Opens on Tu B’Av known as the Jewish night of love, will take place from 4-8 August at the Beit Guvrin National Park. The outstanding Roman Amphitheater and the area’s many caves, with their sharp acoustic qualities, make for a most unusual concert venue.
Read more about the Bible & Love Festival here
Dinner in the Sky
The international Dinner in the Sky offering guests the opportunity to enjoy a kosher gourmet meal, suspended 50 meters in the air with breathtaking views of the City of David, the ancient walls of Jaffa, Caesrea or any othe venue of their choice.
Read more about the unique experience here
Jerusalem Film Festival
The 26th Jerusalem International Film Festival will take place from 9-18 July with over 150 films from 45 countries.
Read more about the film festival here
Caesarea Nights 2009
Magical cinema evenings at the Caesarea Harbor - will take place once again this July, with the screening of three popular musicals.
Read more about Caesarea Nights here
The 23rd Red Sea International Jazz Festival
11 international bands, 11 Israeli bands and All-night jam sessions: Eilat, 23-26 august 2009.
Read more about the Jazz Festival here
The 18th Maccabiah Games, 13-23 July 2009
28 June, 2009: 5,300 Jewish athletes from 64 countries will join 2,000 Israeli athletes in the largest ever Maccabiah games.
Read more about the Maccabiah here
Summer nights in the Alrov Mamilla Avenue
24 June, 2009: Every Thursday evening in July and august - Jugglers, street artistes, arts and crafts fair, live music, and more. Free admission!
Read more about the happenings here
The Museum of The Good Samaritan Opens In Judean Desert
June 26, 2009: The Museum of the Good Samaritan, one of the world's largest mosaic museums, opened to the public this month in the Judean Desert near Jerusalem.
Read more about the museum here
Keshet Eilon 19th International Violin Mastercourse
The 19th International Violin Mastercourse will take place at the Keshet Eilon Music Center in Kibbutz Eilon in the Western Galilee. The events, which are open to the public at no cost with the exception of the formal concerts.
Read more about the Mastercourse here
The Largest Underground Quarry in Israel Dating Back 2000 Years
23 June, 2009: An artificial underground cave, the largest in Israel at 100 meters long, 40 meters wide and 3 meters high, has been exposed in the Jordan Valley.
Read more about the discovery here
Summer Events and Activities at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Once again, the Israel Museum in Jerusalem will host special events, concerts and activities for tourists and locals alike during July and August.
Read more about the the summer at the Museum here
A cool competition!
18 June, 2009: The new Canada Center in Metulla and the Ice Hockey Federation of Israel will be hosting the Jewish Ice Hockey Championships 5-15 July 2009, and Jewish teams from 6 countries will be competing – USA, Canada, France, Russia, United Kingdom and Israel.
Read more about the championships here
One of Israel's Largest and Most Impressive Mosaics to Be Uncovered
17 June, 2009: Thirteen years after one of the most beautiful mosaics ever to be seen in the country was covered over, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), in cooperation with the municipality of Lod and its residents, is beginning an archaeological excavation that will re-expose the mosaic, once and for all.
Read more about the mosaic here
Excavations Reveal Aqueduct That Brought Water To The Temple Mount And Sultan's Pool
16 June, 2009: The Israel Antiquities Authority uncovered the main aqueduct that conveyed water to the Temple Mount and also served as the principal water supply to the Sultan’s Pool, during an excavation carried out prior to the construction of the Montefiore Museum in Mishkenot Sha’ananim.
Read more about the excavations here
Gush Fridays
The Gush Fridays festival on 19 and 26 June and 3 July. The main event, the Gush Etzion Cherry Festival will take place in Kibbutz Rosh Tzurim with cherry, raspberry and berry picking, cooking presentation with chef, workshops, tractor rides, farmers' market, creative corner for kids, performances and activities for the whole family.
Read more about the activities here
5th Annual Jazz Festival at Caesarea Harbor, June 18-20
New York, June 11, 2009: Travelers to Israel this summer can experience three days of classical and contemporary jazz music at the 5th Annual Jazz Festival at Caesarea Harbor.
Read more about the Jazz Festival here
Blue
As part of Tel-Aviv-Jaffa's centennial celebrations, the Blue Festival will open on June 18 at various locations in Jaffa, 18-19 June.
Read more about the Blue Festival here
This Summer at the Tower of David Museum
June 9, 2009: A new temporary exhibition entitled Caricatures in Jerusalem and presented in cooperation with the Israeli Cartoon Museum Holon, opens July 1st.
Read more about the exhibition here
Night Time Park
Caesarea is joining the countrywide trend and will be holding a night time bazaar during the summer months.
The event will be accompanied by live music until late at night, coffee and beer.
Read more about the bazaar here
Jerusalem Festival of Lights 2009
Jerusalem Festival of Lights, a huge and impressive artistic event, the first of its kind in Israel, will take place on June 10 – 16, 2009.
It is a spectacular feast for the senses of art and lights, the lighting of architectonic assets, installations and art displays; street galleries; museum-like displays; different street shows; light sculptures and more - promising unforgettable magical moments!
Read more about Jerusalem Festival of lights here
The great desert dance event is back!
The Isrotel Phaza Morgana festival, which will take place at Timna Park in October, will include a one-time performance by two of Israel's greatest dance choreographers: Ohad Naharin and Sharon Eyal.
Read more about the desert dance here
Madonna, Leonard Cohen and Pet Shop Boys to perform in Israel this summer
June 1, 2009: The song-and-dance spectacular in the 66,000 capacity venue includes a troupe of l7 dancers, a specially built stage, hundreds of costumes and cutting edge visual technology.
Read more about the pop stars performances here
Tel Aviv's White Night Festival Celebrates Classic City with Modern Twist
New York - May 28, 2009: Tel Aviv's Annual White Night Festival turned the city back in time last night with music, exhibitions and costumes from the era of the modern city's foundation on the Mediterranean in 1909.
Read more about the festival here
Tel-Aviv's Beach at Central Park
On Sunday June 21, Manhattan's Central Park Mall and the Naumberg Bandshell will be transformed into the Mediterranean beaches of the city of Tel Aviv.
Read more about the event here
Ancient Jar Handle Uncovered in Ras El-Amud
The Jar Handle uncovered including an inscription in ancient Hebrew script that mentions the name Menachem.
Read more about the unique discovery here
A First Temple-era Discovery
A First Temple-era Bone Seal Engraved with the Name Shaul Discovered in the Excavations in the Walls around Jerusalem National Park in the City of David.
Read more about the Engraved Bone Seal here
Israel Festival 2009
Once again, the Israel Festival will offer tourists and locals alike the opportunity to enjoy more than 80 performances by hundreds of artists from all over the world.
Read more about the Festival here
A Rare 2,000 Year Old Hebrew Document Written on Papyrus
A document thought to be an ancient text written on papyrus was seized in an operation led by the Intelligence Office of the Zion Region and the Undercover Unit of the Border Police in Jerusalem.
Read more about the new discovery here
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