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I'd like to help you plan your visit to Israel. This blog contains suggestions for trips, suitable for families of varying ages as well as reviews of cultural events in Israel. I hope you'll like them and wish you a perfect stay in our beautiful country.

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Alvin Ailey – American Dance Theatre Returning to Israel

Hi there, I'm happy to share with you that the beloved American dance company is returning to Israel for the fourth time as part of the...

Talma Gotteiner

Sep 9, 20234 min read

Sukkot in Katzrin: The 7th "Basalt Sounds" Festival

Hi there, The Katzrin Local Council is inviting the public for the seventh time to an expanded and varied edition of the "Basalt Sounds"...

Talma Gotteiner

Sep 2, 20232 min read

TAITF 2023: Malenky Theater presenting the Tel Aviv International Theater Festival 2023

Hi there, Tel Aviv International Theater Festival "Big Friends of Small Theater" 2023, initiated and produced by the Malenky Theater, is...

Talma Gotteiner

Aug 26, 20233 min read

August at Rosh HaNikra: Grottoes and Other Surprises

Hi there, At the northern border point on the Mediterranean coastline, is a gorgeous nature attraction suitable for the whole family....

Talma Gotteiner

Aug 19, 20232 min read

Sea of Galilee: Free "Heritage on the Water" Days at the Yigal Alon House

Hi there, As part of a special heritage project entitled "Heritage on the Water" (in Hebrew "Moreshet on the Water") in which the...

Talma Gotteiner

Aug 5, 20232 min read

"Desert Nights - Negev of the Stars" Festival

Hi there, This August, the Negev Development Authority and the Ministry of the Negev, Galilee, and National Resilience are inviting the...

Talma Gotteiner

Jul 22, 20233 min read

Tel-Hai: International Piano Master Class Concerts

Hi there, You are welcome to register (open to the public) for one of the daily concerts that will be held during the Tel Hai...

Talma Gotteiner

Jul 15, 20235 min read

The Nocturnal Ben Gurion March

Hi there, During the first weekend of August, a cool moonlit festival will take place in the Negev Mountains beginning with the...

Talma Gotteiner

Jul 14, 20233 min read

Kamea Dance Company: 20th Anniversary Celebrations

Hi there, In June and July 2023, the Kamea Dance Company will celebrate 20 years of activity, after debuting in May 2002 at the Suzanne...

Talma Gotteiner

Jun 28, 20232 min read

Hansen House: Jerusalem Design Week 2023

Hi there, Hansen House is proud to present the largest design event in Israel. Jerusalem Design Week, Hansen House's flagship event is...

Talma Gotteiner

Jun 18, 20233 min read

The Golden Gate Quartet: Live in Israel!

Hi there, The Golden Gate Quartet, is an African-American vocal quartet that was founded in 1934 and still exists today. The show in Tel...

Talma Gotteiner

Jun 10, 20232 min read

"Bein HaKarmim” Wine and Music Festival 2023

Hi there, This year, the Marom HaGalil Regional Council is continuing with its annual festival that has become a Galilean tradition: the...

Talma Gotteiner

Jun 3, 20232 min read

Hora Jerusalem Dance Company Presenting "Time / Space"

Hi there, I'm happy to share a unique performance of the Hora Jerusalem Dance Company. Like the Hora dance, Hora Jerusalem is an Israeli...

Talma Gotteiner

May 27, 20232 min read

Ashkelon's Marina: An Artistic "Shavuot Festival"

Hi there, I'm happy to share with you an artistic "Shavuot Festival" that will take place this year on the southern Riviera of Israel at...

Talma Gotteiner

May 20, 20231 min read

Ein Zivan: An Agricultural Shavuot Festival

Hi there, In honor of the harvest holiday 'Shavuot', Ein Zivan Tourism is inviting everyone on Thursday, May 25th, 2023, to the opening...

Talma Gotteiner

May 13, 20233 min read

The 11th "Jewish Music Days" Festival

Hi there, In these days of controversy, "Jewish Music Days" continues to work to bring hearts together and create bridges between...

Talma Gotteiner

May 6, 20233 min read

The Jerusalem International Writers Festival

Hi there, The 11th International Writers Festival will take place at Mishkenot Sha'ananim in Jerusalem. The Festival’s program includes...

Talma Gotteiner

Apr 23, 20232 min read

Ein Karem Music Festival

Hi there, The Zimbalista Music Factory Association is proud to present the third music festival in Ein Kerem. Three days of classical...

Talma Gotteiner

Apr 22, 20233 min read

Holocaust Memorial Day: The Story of Jacques's Violin at the Agam Museum

Hi there, You are invited to join the memorial meeting that will take place on the evening of the Holocaust Memorial Day, at the Yaacov...

Talma Gotteiner

Apr 15, 20232 min read

Rosh Pina: The 11th Wine Fair

Hi there, The fair at Rosh Pina is a leading culinary event for the developing wine culture in the Galilee. This year's fair will host...

Talma Gotteiner

Apr 8, 20232 min read

Passover at the Sea of Galilee 2023

Hi there, If your natural inclination lies more towards sailing, watercourses, and their habitats you'll enjoy the activities suggested...

Talma Gotteiner

Apr 1, 20232 min read

North: Spring Events for Passover 2023

Hi there, I have gathered a number of unique Passover events, suitable for the whole family that will be taking place up North this year....

Talma Gotteiner

Mar 25, 20233 min read

Passover: Animals and Dragons at the "Hai Park", Kiryat Motzkin

Hi there, This Passover you are invited to come to the "Hai Park" in Kiryat Motzkin where you will enjoy the best attractions for a...

Talma Gotteiner

Mar 18, 20232 min read

A Night of Stars: Rock and Symphony

Hi there, "A Night of Stars" is a symphonic rock show and a tribute show to the great Israeli music stars, that we all grew up listening...

Talma Gotteiner

Mar 11, 20232 min read

Purim in Jerusalem 2023

Hi there, Purim is almost here, so please find below a selection of recommendations for fun family activities in Jerusalem. Neot Kedumim...

Talma Gotteiner

Mar 4, 20235 min read

Whitney A Tribute by Glennis Grace

Hi there, The acclaimed international tribute show to Whitney Houston, one of the greatest divas of the music world, is coming to Israel,...

Talma Gotteiner

Feb 18, 20232 min read

Neve Ilan Hotel: Romantic Spring Weekend Getaways

Hi there, At the height of winter, the Neve Ilan Hotel, from the C-Hotels hotel chain, is already preparing for spring. During the months...

Talma Gotteiner

Feb 11, 20233 min read

MustonenFest Tallinn-Tel Aviv 2023

Hi there, The 10th edition of the Estonian-Israeli festival proudly presents young rising stars from Estonia to the Israeli audience and...

Talma Gotteiner

Feb 4, 20234 min read

Piaf! The Show

Hi there, Sixty years after her death: the international French musical show "Piaf" about the life story of the legendary singer Edith...

Talma Gotteiner

Feb 4, 20233 min read

The Tribute Band: "Creedence Clearwater Revived"

Hi there, In light of the success of its show in 2019, the "Creedence Clearwater Revived" band, the tribute band to the legendary band...

Talma Gotteiner

Jan 30, 20232 min read

"Darom Adom" / "Red South" Festival 2023

Hi there, Rahat Tourism will take part in the Darom Adom / Red South Festival for the 7th time this year. After seeing the fields of...

Talma Gotteiner

Jan 21, 20233 min read

A Romantic Songs Tour: "Les Grandes Chansons"

Hi there, LES GRANDES CHANSONS" is a spectacular and exciting show, in which you will return to romantic France and the great romantic...

Talma Gotteiner

Jan 14, 20232 min read

Arava Region: A ‘Tu Bishvat’ Farming Celebration

Hi there, On the occasion of ‘Tu Bishvat’, the Central Arava Region is offering the general public two days full of tourist and...

Talma Gotteiner

Jan 7, 20232 min read

Hot January Up North

Hi there, The Galilee Development Authority and the Ministry for the Development of the Negev and Galilee Peripheries, invite you to...

Talma Gotteiner

Dec 31, 20223 min read

Tel-Aviv Museum of Art: Happy 90th Birthday!

Hi there, In April 2022, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art celebrated its ninetieth anniversary. The museum - the first of the art museums in...

Talma Gotteiner

Dec 24, 20224 min read

Equality Day for People with Disabilities

Hi there, I'm happy to share with you over 40 events hosted by the "Equinote Association", a non-profit organization, that will be taking...

Talma Gotteiner

Dec 18, 20224 min read

The North Light: Hanukkah 2022

Hi there, In December, the Galilee in the North of Israel will be hosting several festive events, activities, and shows including the...

Talma Gotteiner

Dec 10, 20224 min read

Room Dances Festival 2022

Hi there, The Room Dances Festival, the only one of its kind in Israel is celebrating its 33rd anniversary this year under the artistic...

Talma Gotteiner

Dec 10, 20222 min read

Hanukkah: 4th Israeli Harp Competition

Hi there, After a 2 year break due to the coronavirus, the Israeli harp competition will take place for the fourth time on the upcoming...

Talma Gotteiner

Dec 3, 20223 min read

Negev Tour 2022

Hi there, The Negev Development Authority is inviting the public to join 'Negev Tour', a series of guided concept tours that will take...

Talma Gotteiner

Nov 26, 20223 min read

The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens: Winter Lights 2022

Hi there, The Givat Ram University Botanical Garden in Jerusalem together with the assistance of the Ministry of Jerusalem and Heritage...

Talma Gotteiner

Nov 19, 20223 min read

Kamea Dance Company: Meet 2.00

Hi there, The Kamea Dance Company will premiere "MEET 2.00", a night of two inspiring choreographers commissioned by Tamir Ginz, the...

Talma Gotteiner

Nov 12, 20222 min read

Tel-Aviv: Suede

Hi there, The beloved Britpop 90's band 'Suede', is coming back to us for a single performance as part of their world tour for their new...

Talma Gotteiner

Nov 5, 20222 min read

Jerusalem: "Save As" A Cultural Excursion Btwn. Inspiration & Influence

Hi there, Sometimes it seems like we live in a world where everything has already been said and done culturally. Great works of...

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 29, 20223 min read

Tel-Aviv Museum of Art: "Illustrations" by David Polonsky

Hi there, "Illustrations" is the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to David Polonsky at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Polonsky,...

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 22, 20224 min read

The Golden Hedgehog: Street Theater, Circus and Performance

Hi there, The Golden Hedgehog Association, in collaboration with Ometz (artists creating in the public space) and the Culture Department...

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 15, 20222 min read

Sukkot in the Land of the Olive Groves

Hi there, The Beit HaKerem valley in the Galilee is home to spectacular landscapes, unique sites, fine cuisine and a fascinating human...

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 7, 20225 min read

Sukkot Festival: "Open Farmsteads in Pitchat Nitsana"

Hi there, The Negev Mountain Tourism Partnership, the Mirage Israel Foundation, and the Ministry of Agriculture invite you to a magical...

Talma Gotteiner

Sep 24, 20225 min read

Abu Gosh: "Autumn Sounds" Music Festival

Hi there, The "Autumn Sounds" festival managed and artistically produced by the Zimbalista Music Factory association will take place...

Talma Gotteiner

Sep 13, 20222 min read

BALLET FOR LIFE!

Hi there, Note: The show has been canceled. Tickets are being refunded. BALLET FOR LIFE - The glittering event of the year is coming to...

Talma Gotteiner

Sep 6, 20222 min read