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....
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Talma Gotteiner
Aug 5, 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
Apr 8, 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 1, 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
Mar 25, 20233 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 18, 20232 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
Dec 31, 20223 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
Jul 9, 20222 min read
Sea of Galilee: Summer at the Yigal Allon Center
Hi there, Next time you plan on swimming at the Sea of Galilee, you may want to add an additional activity. The Yigal Allon Center at...
Talma Gotteiner
Apr 16, 20223 min read
Passover up North 2022
Hi there, I've picked out the three best activities up North, especially for you. WHEN: April 2022 as detailed below Wind Farm Visitor...
Talma Gotteiner
Feb 19, 20222 min read
Rehaniya: A Trip to the Restored Winter Pond
Hi there, I'm happy to share with you a recommended trip to the Circassian village of Rehaniya by the the Kinneret Drainage and Streams...
Talma Gotteiner
Jan 29, 20223 min read
Valentine's Day 2022: Romantic Ideas Up North
Hi there, I've gathered a few ideas for Valentine's Day activities (Feb 14th for those who don't remember). Hamat Gader The Hamat Gader...
Talma Gotteiner
Jan 15, 20223 min read
Tu B'Shvat 2022: Festive Apiaries
Hi there, In preparation for the Israeli "Arbor Day", the Honey Council is inviting the public to enjoy activities in beehives around the...
Talma Gotteiner
Jan 1, 20223 min read
A Winter's Trip to the Beit HaKerem Valley
Hi there, I'm happy to share with you a recommended winter trip itinerary courtesy of the Eshkol Beit Hakerem Tourism office. The Beit...
Talma Gotteiner
Sep 11, 20212 min read
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...
Talma Gotteiner
Mar 31, 20212 min read
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...
Talma Gotteiner
Mar 22, 20214 min read
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...
Talma Gotteiner
Jul 5, 20203 min read
Magdala Hotel: A Harmonious Trinity of Nature, Faith and Comfort
I was invited to stay and review the new Magdala Hotel that was opened less than a year ago, in Nov 2019. Alon Winter, CEO and his team...
Talma Gotteiner
Jul 5, 20203 min read
Tiberias: Old, New and Lakeview
Its difficult to entice teenagers to join a family trip. Even nice ones like my own. Usually, they prefer to do their own thing. However,...
Talma Gotteiner
Feb 16, 20205 min read
San Remo in Israel: Starring Gigliola Cinquetti, Bobby Solo, Nada, Ilanit & Arkadi Duchin
Hi there, When you think of Italian love songs, your mind goes straight to the San Remo Festival, founded in 1951 in the city of San...
Talma Gotteiner
Nov 1, 20193 min read
Remangar Flamenco: Puertas
Hi there! After garnering much praise from both the audience and critics for its previous works, the flamenco band Ramangar is returning to
Talma Gotteiner
Oct 28, 20193 min read
Tel-Aviv & Haifa: A Bowie Celebration - The 2019 Alumni Tour in Israel
Hi there! David Bowie was born and passed away in January. To commemorate his loss, every January, the band members gather to take a short t
Talma Gotteiner
Oct 15, 201915 min read
Haifa: The 35th International Film Festival
Hi there, The Haifa International Film Festival, the first of its kind in Israel, was inaugurated in 1983 and quickly gained a reputation as
Talma Gotteiner
Sep 25, 20193 min read
Joe Lynn Turner: Rock the Opera
Hi there! After the great success, performances in Europe's most prestigious halls and crazy touring that filled the halls and included
Talma Gotteiner
Sep 24, 20195 min read
Hamat Gader: Hot Springs and More for a Perfect Getaway
Hi there! The Hamat Gader Holiday Park is located in the Yarmouk Valley in the southeastern part of the Golan Heights, at a height of 150 m
Talma Gotteiner
Jul 14, 20193 min read
José Feliciano and Boaz Sharabi: Live in Israel
Hi there, He was defined as the Picasso of music and one of the best guitarists in the world! José Feliciano, the man and the legend is retu
Talma Gotteiner
Jun 2, 20194 min read
SACRE: An Evening of Modern Dance Starring Sergei Polunin
Hi there, The legendary ballet star Sergei Polunin will arrive in Israel for only two shows, for an evening of modern dance, in which he wil
Talma Gotteiner
May 19, 20194 min read
Beduin Hosting Up North
Hi there! There Ministry of Tourism invited me to visit some of the Beduin hosts in the Lower Galilee region that will partake in a new &quo
Talma Gotteiner
Apr 16, 20194 min read
An Agri-Galilean Trip
Hi there! What better way to enjoy springtime than with an agricultural tour? I am happy to share with you a few suggestions from a recent t
Talma Gotteiner
Jan 13, 20193 min read
Dr. Elman: Presenting the Latest Innovations in her Dermo-Cosmetic Clinics
Hi there! I am happy to share with you some information about a leading chain of clinics in Israel in the field of aesthetic medicine.
Talma Gotteiner
Dec 30, 20184 min read
Kibbutz Lavi: Authentic Israel
Hi there! This trip is centered around Kibbutz Lavi's hospitality options that provide a rich cultural experience combined with outdoor
Talma Gotteiner
Dec 2, 20184 min read
Haifa: A Preview of the 'Festival of Festivals'
Hi there! A quadranscentennial ago, someone in the multicultural city of Haifa, had a brilliant idea to celebrate all the major religious ho
Talma Gotteiner
Nov 28, 20185 min read
Western Galilee: Coastline Fun
Hi there! I'm happy to share with you a day trip that I took to the Western Galilee, courtesy of the Ministry of Tourism.
Talma Gotteiner
Oct 27, 20182 min read
A Preview on LA CADUTA DELL' ANGELI (The Fall of the Angels )
Hi there! I am happy to share with you details about an Israeli Premiere of a Neapolitan Oratorio by Francesco Rossi that will be taking pla
Talma Gotteiner
Oct 22, 20184 min read
The Galilee: A Taste of the 24th Olive Festival
I am happy to share with you some of the offerings in store for you from a preview trip to some of the Druze villages in the Galilee that wi
Talma Gotteiner
Oct 8, 20182 min read
Nof Ginosar: A Preview on the Friendliest Folk Festival 'Jacob's Ladder Winter Weekend Festi
Hi there! Nof Ginosar is a Kibbutz located on the west side of the Sea of Galilee about 7 km north of Tiberias. Twice a year around May and
Talma Gotteiner
Oct 1, 20184 min read
Safed and Ma'alot Tarshiha: Attractions for Moms and Kids
Hi there! I took advantage of the Sukkot holiday to spend some time with my friends and family by going on another trip up north with a frie
Talma Gotteiner
Jul 26, 20186 min read
Mt. Hermon: From Ski Resort to Sky Rider
Hi there!
You may have heard of Mt. Hermon, the tallest mountain in Israel rising to a peak of 2,236 m (7,336 ft) above sea level. In winte
Talma Gotteiner
Jul 12, 20183 min read
Twenty Years to Manara: You Must Be Here
Hi there!
Last Friday, the 20th anniversary of the Manara cliff was celebrated. Among the guests were the Mayor of Kiryat Shmona, Rabbi Nis
Talma Gotteiner
Jun 7, 20184 min read
Beit Shearim and Ein Hod: Echoes from the Past
Here’s another idea for a hot day. How does a visit to an ancient Necropolis followed by an interactive lecture on musical boxes sound to yo
Talma Gotteiner
May 31, 20186 min read
Acre: A Historic Blend of Religions
I took advantage of the fact that I was invited to stay at the ‘Aquaduct Hotel’ in the Western Galilee this week to make a trip to ‘Acre’ al
Talma Gotteiner
May 17, 20186 min read
Beit She’an: The Gateway to Paradise
Hi there! To be accurate, the full quote has been translated as follows: “If the Garden of Eden is in the Land of Israel, then its gate is B
Talma Gotteiner
May 3, 20185 min read
Northern Attractions: Extreme and Cuisine
The locations in this trip are all considered major attractions in Israel and are well equipped for tourists year-round.
Talma Gotteiner
Apr 26, 20185 min read
Golan Heights 2 of 2: Walking In Water
Hi there! This post is the second half of my three-day trip to the Golan Heights in Passover.
Talma Gotteiner
Apr 15, 20184 min read
Golan Heights 1of 2: Walking In Water
Hi there! Thanks to the Passover vacation, I finally had a chance to travel with my family and friends to the Golan Heights for a few days.
Talma Gotteiner
Nov 30, 20175 min read
Haifa Bay: A Seafaring Expedition Through Time
Hi there! In this trip you’ll get to board ships, a sub-marine and even a cable car. You’ll hear tales of bravery and piracy, and once you’v
Talma Gotteiner
Nov 23, 20176 min read
An Aesthetic Trip to Haifa
Hi there! Haifa is a beautiful city regardless of where you go because it is situated on the Carmel mountain range and offers a view of the
Talma Gotteiner
Sep 20, 20176 min read
'Rosh Hashanah' Themed Trip in the Golan Heights
Hi there! In light of the pending Jewish New Year holiday ‘Rosh Hashanah’, I decided to organize a holiday themed day trip and wish you all
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