Archive for the ‘Israel’ Category
2nd Jerusalem Festival of Light Illuminates Old City, June 9 – 16, 2010
New York – March 3, 2010: The 2nd Jerusalem Festival of Light will transform ancient sites and buildings around the Old City into a magnificent lighting, art and music spectacular, June 9-16.
March 3, 2010
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1400 Year Old Wine Press Discovered During Excavations Near Nahal Soreq in Israel
A rare 1,400-year-old wine press was discovered this month during excavations near Nahal Soreq between Beit Shemesh and Ashdod, Israel. The massive 21-by-54-foot octagonal wine press is one of the largest presses ever to be discovered in Israel, and is believed to be from the Byzantine period. The size of the wine press provides evidence [...]
March 2, 2010
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Travelers Sprint to Israel for 18th Jerusalem Half Marathon
Thousands of travelers and athletes from around the world will arrive in Israel for the 18th Jerusalem International Half Marathon, March 18. Participants will choose between a 13.1-mile half marathon or 6.2-mile fun run. The races will begin at Givat Ram Stadium, travel through the hilly city streets, the Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book, Knesset [...]
February 22, 2010
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1500 Year Old Ancient Street Discovered in Old City of Jerusalem
Flagstones from a 1,500-year-old street were discovered this month during an excavation in the 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 map which depicted the Land of Israel in the Byzantine period and [...]
February 19, 2010
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Israel Announces Tel Aviv Summer Concert Lineup – Including Bob Dylan and Elton John
Toronto – February, 2010: Israel announced last week an exciting lineup of musical superstars that will perform in Tel Aviv this summer. Legendary British rock star Sir Elton John will play at Ramat Gan Stadium in Tel Aviv on June 17, his first concert in Israel in 17 years. Elton John first performed in Tel [...]
February 15, 2010
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First-Ever Tour d’Israel Attracts Athletes To Cycle Through Israel
The first-ever Tour d’Israel will feature a five-day, 480-mile cycling competition throughout Israel, March 17-22. The Tour d’Israel will offer participants unrivaled views of the diverse landscape of Israel. Riders will begin atop the snow-capped Mount Hermon in the north and travel through the Galilee, Nazareth, around the contours of the Mediterranean, Jerusalem, Masada, the Dead [...]
January 25, 2010
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Israel Travel News – Including Performance by Carlos Santana
CARLOS SANTANA TO PERFORM IN TEL AVIV, JUNE 2010
Grammy Award-winning rock musician Carlos Santana will perform in Tel Aviv on June 3rd as part of his 2010 world tour. Santana will play songs from his 30-year music catalog alongside 10 backup musicians at Jaffa’s Blumfield Stadium.
January 18, 2010
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Israeli Opera Celebrates 25th Anniversary with NABUCCO and Jessye Norman Concert at Masada
New York – January 12, 2010: In honor of its 25th anniversary, the Israeli Opera will present two sunrise performances of Verdi’s Nabucco and a special concert with world-renowned diva Jessye Norman at the footsteps of Masada, June 3-5.
January 12, 2010
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Israman Negev 2010 and 27th International Ein Gedi Race to Kick Off in Israel
New York – January 11, 2010: The Israman Negev 2010 and the 27th International Ein Gedi Race will attract world-class athletes to Israel, January 29 and February 20. The Israman competition will feature a 2.5-mile swim, a 111-mile bike ride and a 26-mile run in the mountains around the southern Israeli resort town of Eilat, [...]
January 11, 2010
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Music Lovers Flock To Red Sea For 5th Eilat Chamber Music Festival, February 18-27, 2010
New York – January, 2010: The 5th Eilat Chamber Music Festival will attract music lovers and travelers from around the world to the southern Israeli resort town of Eilat, February 18-27. The festival will showcase a series of 20 chamber music concerts and classical music recitals, as well as poetry and theater performances at the [...]
January 7, 2010
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