Tel-Aviv: 'Museum of Illusions'
Hi there, The 'Museum of Illusions' began as a unique project of two entrepreneurs from Croatia. Its phenomenal success soon led to its...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Sep 18
- 4 min
Jerusalem Attractions for Sukkot 2021
Hi there, I'm happy to share with you a number of attractions for the Sukkot holiday. 'Seeing the Invisible'- Augmented Reality at the...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Sep 11
- 2 min
Sukkot at the Sea of Galilee 2021
Hi there, The autumnal holiday of Sukkot is a great opportunity to hike around the national lake and enjoy pleasant weather. The Kinneret...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Sep 4
- 2 min
Kfar Hanokdim: Sukkot 2021
Hi there, The village of Kfar Hanokdim is a desert oasis located in Bikat Hakanaim in the Judean Desert, between the city of Arad and...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Aug 28
- 8 min
Yeruham: Sukkot Festivities 2021
Hi there, The Yeruham Economic Development Company and Yeruham Tourism invite you to experience the upcoming holidays in Yeruham. The...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Aug 21
- 3 min
Jerusalem Artists' House Exhibitions Aug - Sep 2021
Hi there, The Jerusalem Artists House, home gallery to the Association for Jerusalem Artists displays group exhibitions and collaborative...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Aug 15
- 5 min
The 'Sweet as Honey Festival' for Rosh Hashanah
Hi there, The Honey Council is inviting the public to 'Sweet as Honey Festival' that will take place in the visitor centers of apiaries...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Aug 8
- 4 min
Tel-Aviv Museum of Art: Aenne Biermann - 'Up Close and Personal'
Hi there, This is the first solo exhibition in Israel of Aenne Biermann, one of the foremost avant-garde photographers of the twentieth...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Aug 2
- 2 min
Sally Anne Retro: Dov Hoz 19 | Co-void 19
Hi there, Sally Anne Retro consists of two works by choreographer Sally Anne Friedland an adaptation of her iconic duet Dov Hoz 19,...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Aug 1
- 5 min
Tel-Aviv: Art on Screen Festival 2020
Hi there, The second season of "Art on Screen", a celebration of dance, musicals, music and art from around the world projected on a...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Jul 31
- 2 min
Meteor Nights in Yeruham
Hi there, I'm happy to share with you a number of celestial events. In all the events visitors will be able to view the craters of the...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Jul 24
- 2 min
Museums of Bat-Yam: "City Factory" - A Repurposing Project
Hi there, As part of "City Factory", a project created by the artist Itamar Shimshoni, unwanted objects and toys have been collected over...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Jul 24
- 2 min
Roaring Tel-Aviv: The Dino Park Experience
Hi there, Come and discover a magical world, where the largest creatures that lived on Earth 180 million years ago are resurrected! A...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Jul 11
- 3 min
A Tribute to Alain Delon
Hi there, Eden Cinema, and its director Caroline Boneh, have decided to hold a special tribute to one of the great internationally famous...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Jul 6
- 1 min
Forecasting Snow in Tel-Aviv
Hi there, The International SNOW PARK is returning to Israel and this time with 2400 square meters of ice and snow that include an over...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Jun 29
- 2 min
The Jerusalem Botanical Garden Featuring its Main Summer Event: "SNOW SHOW"
Hi there, The hot days are near and the Botanical Gardens are preparing a particularly cool and chilly summer event. Starting from the...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Jun 26
- 2 min
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem: "Early Birds Soaring with the Ancients"
Hi there, Birds have been a constant source of admiration, inspiration and fascination throughout history for all people of all ages....
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Talma Gotteiner
- Jun 18
- 2 min
The Gipsy Kings Host Shlomi Shabat in their Spanish Celebration
Hi there, The Gypsy Kings band is returning for a tour of Israel with a special guest - Shlomi Shabat, one of the most respected and...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Jun 11
- 2 min
Kikar HaMusica Jerusalem: A Free Open Air Music Festival
Hi there, The summer is opening in Jerusalem with a FREE music festival that will host intriguing and fun musical ensembles including...
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Talma Gotteiner
- May 31
- 2 min
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra: Best of Broadway - The Jewish Connection
Hi there, The JSO will be hosting cantor and Opera singer Simon Cohen, musician Colin Shachat, and, together with the Portnoy Bros.,...
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Talma Gotteiner
- May 26
- 2 min
André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra Return to Tel-Aviv
Hi there, André Rieu, the Dutch "King of the Waltz" and who made classical music accessible and friendly to all, will come to perform in...
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Talma Gotteiner
- May 8
- 4 min
Jerusalem Day 2021: The Best Family Activities
Hi there, Jerusalem Day is taking place this year on Monday, May 10th, 2021. In case you're thinking of visiting the city, I've gathered...
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Talma Gotteiner
- May 8
- 2 min
ECHOES & the Israel Chamber Opera Orchestra Resounding Pink Floyd
Hi there, "ECHOES", the leading Pink Floyd tribute band in Israel, was formed in 2003 and performs songs from all periods and especially...
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Talma Gotteiner
- May 8
- 1 min
Unity Art House: 'Shavuot in the City of Artists' - A Holiday Fair
Hi there, Unity Art is a nonprofit association founded by Maria Preiger to help represent Israeli artists who came from the USSR and...
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Talma Gotteiner
- May 8
- 2 min
Orphaned Land & Symphony
Hi there, The successful Israeli oriental metal band ORPHANED LAND that is also the most successful Israeli band in the world, is...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Apr 30
- 3 min
Tel Aviv Museum of Art: The First Retrospective of Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama in Israel
Hi there, Ranked one of the ten biggest and best art exhibitions opening in 2021 around the world, an extensive retrospective of Kusama’s...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Apr 21
- 3 min
The Jerusalem International Writers Festival 2021
Hi there, The 9th Jerusalem International Writers Festival at Mishkenot Sha'ananim, Jerusalem will take place this year with a multitude...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Apr 17
- 2 min
Ramla Contemporary Art Center: "Reality, Perhaps Virtual"
Hi there, The CACR-Contemporary Art Center, Ramla, is re-opening its doors with a new exhibition, Reality, perhaps virtual, featuring...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Apr 17
- 2 min
International Shows Are Back! Starting With Greek Singer Nikos Vertis
Hi there, The Greek star Nikos Vertis, who has become the ambassador of Greek music in Israel and around the world, is coming this May....
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Talma Gotteiner
- Apr 16
- 4 min
Rahat: "Ramadan Nights" - A Unique Beduin Experience
Hi there, The Rahat Municipality and Rahat Economic Society are inviting the public to experience, for the fifth year, the "Ramadan...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra: Festive Concerts April 2021
Hi there, The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra is opening the spring season with a number of festive concerts both online and at the Henry...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Mar 31
- 2 min
The Trail Around the Sea of Galilee
Hi there, Further to my previous post on special activities taking place during Passover, I'd like to suggest a free hiking route for the...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Walking the Ramparts of Ashkelon National Park
Hi there, In case you were wondering where I spent my election day, apart from the ballot, I spent it with my friends in Ashkelon....
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Talma Gotteiner
- Mar 24
- 5 min
Passover 2021: Museum Activities for Children
Hi there, I've gathered some of the best museum activities that will be taking place this Passover to balance my previous article of...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Mar 22
- 4 min
Great Family Activities to Pass the Passover Away
Hi there, Passover, also termed the Spring Festival is a wonderful time to spend with your family. I have gathered a few delightful...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Mar 17
- 4 min
Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem: A Passover Festival & More
Hi there, I'm happy to share with you information about the Passover festival and other fascinating activities that are planned for the...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Mar 16
- 2 min
Unity Art House: The "Living Room Galleries" Festival
Hi there, Unity Art is a nonprofit association founded by Maria Preiger to help represent Israeli artists who came from the USSR and...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Mar 14
- 2 min
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra: A Festive Program for Passover
Hi there, I am happy to inform you that the JSO is returning their 'home', the Henry Crown Hall, and to performing in front of live...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Mar 8
- 3 min
Noor: A Contemporary Dance Creation
Hi there, "NOOR" "is a work for six dancers and musicians created by Tamar Borer and Tom Klein. "NOOR" is a journey of spreading from...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Nassima-Landau: Two Solo Spring Exhibitions
Hi there, If you remember, last November I wrote about the "Nassima Landau" project, a new and ambitious platform that aims to empower...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Mar 3
- 3 min
Lavender: Launching A Natural Toothpaste
Hi there, After 8 years of development, Lavender Natural Cosmetics is proud to launch a 100% natural toothpaste, a real advancement in...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Feb 25
- 2 min
Achva's Individually Packaged Cakes and Cookies for Purim
Hi there, Achva, the leading manufacturer in Israel of tahini, chalva and pastries has cakes and cookies in individual packagings that...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Feb 25
- 4 min
New Tasty Vegan Products
Hi there, Two new vegan foods are on the market in Israel, perfect for those seeking dairy substitutes whether due to health...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Feb 24
- 2 min
Eilat: Hosting the International LEGO® Exhibition 'Dinosaur Kingdom'
Hi there, 'Dinosaur Kingdom', the successful LEGO® exhibition is coming to Eilat this year and is located in the terminal complex (the...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Feb 24
- 2 min
Kfar Yona: PHOTO IS:RAEL's International Photography Festival in Wandering Format
Hi there, This year PHOTO IS:RAEL's International Photography Festival, has changed its format to that of a wandering festival and Kfar...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Rishon LeZion: The Agam Museum Reopening with a Purim Special
Hi there, At the Agam Museum in Rishon LeZion, children and adults are invited to enjoy a fascinating and sensational art exhibition,...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Feb 22
- 4 min
Healthier Food Options for Purim Treats
Hi there, Now's the time to share with you two food options that have a positive health aspect that you can include in your Mishloach...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Purim Activities in Jerusalem
Hi there, I am happy to share with you some amazing recommendations for both indoor and outdoor activities that are suitable for the...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Holon: The International Van Gogh Exhibition is Reopening
Hi there, The Van Gogh Exhibition is one of the most popular exhibitions in the world. The exhibition has toured over fifty cities around...
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Talma Gotteiner
- Feb 17
- 2 min
The 9th Jewish Music Days Festival 2021
Hi there, The "Days of Jewish Music" festival, under the musical direction of Dr. Yuval Rabin, an international musicologist and...
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