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IDF Wine Event with Daniel Rogov

January 31st 2011

On this past Thursday evening, attendees shuffled into The Great Synagogue, one of central Jerusalem’s largest synagogues. This building, modeled after the 1st and 2nd Temple’s, seats over 1,000 people, and was surely grand enough to host the evening’s noteworthy event. This elegant fundraiser was held in honor of one extraordinary group of members in […]

Tel Aviv Jazz Festival

January 30th 2011

The Tel Aviv Jazz Festival approacheth! Four days of exquisite, eclectic, and distinguished jazz in Tel Aviv. February 15-18. For such a young country as Israel, the jazz festival is an established tradition- this is it’s 22nd year in the making. It’s got top of the line musicians from around the world performing in it, alongside […]

Jerusalem Go Karting!

January 25th 2011

Are you hands itching to get behind the wheel, racing around the Jerusalem hills with wind blowing through your hair? Are you hesitating because you’ve watched how Israelis drive? There’s a way to satisfy that need for speed without sacrificing your wellbeing or scaring the living day lights out of you- Go Kart Racing! Yes, […]

AIDA on Masada

January 20th 2011

Because flying across the world to where it all began isn’t dramatic enough, the Israeli Opera brings you their awe-inspiring art form in two of the country’s most awe-inspiring places : in the Sultan’s Pool overlooking the Old City walls, and at the foot of the majestic and famous mountaintop of Masada. It’s all happening; […]

A girls night out in Israel…

January 18th 2011

A Girl’s night out in Israel the way it should be. A whole new window into the world of Jewish women. Warning: Restricted access only. By women, for women. In an outrageously clever musical with original script and choreography, emerges JUDGE! Song of Devorah. Brought to you by the hearty women and girls of Gush Ezion, […]

Jet Israel

January 16th 2011

What says fun in the sun more than cheap airfare? Flying to Israel is quickly accelerating down the runway towards reaching a whole new level of fun. Jet Israel, a new airline, is committing itself to providing low-cost airfare to and from Israel. Who do we have to thank for this miraculous news? The man […]

Luxury in Israel

January 11th 2011

Israel just got more luxurious. The renowned Waldorf Astoria hotel chain is announcing plans to break ground on its second hotel on Israeli soil, this time in Tel Aviv on the beautiful shoreline. Wow wow wow. But wait- what is a Waldorf Astoria hotel and why are we wowing over it? The Waldorf Astoria hotel […]

Israeli Gold Rush Story, Except Much Better

January 4th 2011

The hunt for Diamonds in Israel… Tourists to Israel already have the opportunity to sift through dirt discarded from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, they can visit Zion Oil searching for “black gold,” and they can view the Haifa bay gas refineries from atop Mount Carmel…how about mining for Diamonds? Sometimes, in order to strike […]

Comedy, Israel Style

January 4th 2011

A little Jewish humor goes a long way. Everyone knows that the Jewish people rule in their deep grasp on the absurdities and peculiarities of life, expressed in the unique, sarcastic, one-liners classic of the Hebraic faith. That’s a fancy way of saying “we’re pretty funny.” So while in Israel, how can you get a […]

City of David Night Tour

January 2nd 2011

NIGHTTIME TOURS OF THE CITY OF DAVID, JERUSALEM EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 6 JANUARY 2011 Can you really believe that this is where it all happened? Jerusalem? THE Jerusalem!? King David? Was this really where he played the harp? Really where he walked the streets?! As crazy as it seems, this weekly Thursday night brilliant light […]

Anna Ticho House

January 2nd 2011

The Ticho House Looking for an intimate, sophisticated evening to listen to jazz, sip wine, and indulge in possibly the greatest cheese selection this side of the Mediterranean?? The ambiance and elegance of the Ticho House offers you the heavenly combination of great food and great art under the same roof. Situated right off the […]

Israel Has Gas!

January 2nd 2011

Natural Gas of course, what else would we be referring to to? http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/huge-gas-find-a-boon-for-israel/article1853872/ Now this is what I call a good [belated] Hanukah present! In what Infrastructure Minister Uzi Landau has called “the most important energy news since the founding of the state.” A massive Israeli offshore natural gas reserve has been discovered of the Northern coast. […]

Not by Bread Alone Do We Live

January 2nd 2011

Not by Bread Alone Do We Live; Being a Part of the Deaf/Blind Community in Israel The only theatre troupe of its kind in existence, the Nalaga’at Theater (“Don’t Touch” Theatre) in Jaffa aims to illustrate to the audience the complexity and beauty of the lives of the seeing and hearing disabled. The show opens […]

Running the streets of Jerusalem…

December 29th 2010

In my childhood home was an iconic picture of my father crossing the finish line at the New York City Marathon. New York has it, Spain’s got it, and Jerusalem’s now on the map. Israel is about to join the ranks of major cities around the world in hosting their first international full length marathon, […]

Pomegranate Wine – a wonderful stop in the Galilee

November 10th 2010

Rimon Winery is owned and operated by the Nachmias family, a third generation farming family who were among the founding fathers of Moshav Kerem Ben Zimra in Israel’s Upper Galilee. Experienced farmers, the family dedicated themselves to growing the highest quality pomegranate fruit in the world. These special pomegranates, famous for their very high juice […]

Israel Football League

November 8th 2010

For an exciting evening with your family or group, attend an American full-contact football game in Israel! To tourists coming from the US this might sound a little hokey, but I assume you it is high quality athletics and highly entertaining! It has now been four years since the dream of tackle football in Israel […]

Carmel Wine: Not Just for Kiddush Anymore

October 31st 2010

Remember when Carmel wine was only known for its grape juice and Kiddush wine? Well, not anymore. In the last 10 years, the Carmel Winery has become a powerhouse in the global wine market, with four facilities processing wine from over 3,000 acres of vineyards spanning the length of Israel, bottling over 15 million bottles […]

Jerusalem – Spa-ing in Style!

October 31st 2010

Jerusalem Hotel Spas – Spa-ing in Style! It should come as no surprise that five of the best spas in Jerusalem are located at five of the best hotels in the city. The hotels boast luxurious settings, nice swimming pools, fitness centers, and to-die-for spa facilities. Many of the hotels offer free access to the […]

Israel Tidbits

October 26th 2010

A Round Up of Recent Tourism News Renting a car during your next visit to Israel? Yisrael Katz, Israel’s Transportation Minister, agreed earlier this month to raise the speed limit on several major Israeli highways. On Highway 1 between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, on Highway 4 between Rishon L’Tzion and Ashdod, and on Highway 431 […]

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October 19th 2010

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Israel Travel Blog

IDF Wine Event with Daniel Rogov

Tel Aviv Jazz Festival

Jerusalem Go Karting!

AIDA on Masada

A girls night out in Israel…

Jet Israel

Luxury in Israel

Israeli Gold Rush Story, Except Much Better

Comedy, Israel Style

City of David Night Tour

Anna Ticho House

Israel Has Gas!

Not by Bread Alone Do We Live

Running the streets of Jerusalem…

Pomegranate Wine – a wonderful stop in the Galilee

Israel Football League

Carmel Wine: Not Just for Kiddush Anymore

Jerusalem – Spa-ing in Style!

Israel Tidbits

Cute Vid and Super Accurate!

"Fantastic Experience!"

"Unbelievable Week in Israel"

"Great Family Private Tour!"

"Flawless Tour of Israel!"

"Lifetime memories!"

"Absolutely Fabulous!"

"Trip of a Lifetime!"

"Exceptional Experience!"

"Amazing Trip!"

"Perfect in Every Way!"

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