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Jerusalem Formula 1 Road Show Attracts 280,000 Spectators to City Streets

Toronto, Canada – June , 2013: Approximately 280,000 locals and travelers from around the world flocked to the streets of Jerusalem this past weekend to view a spectacular Formula 1 road show and driving tour of the city. The first-ever display of Formula 1 racing in Israel included world-renowned stunt rider Chris Pfeiffer and champion superbike [...]

June 18, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
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New “Teddy Park” Boasting Multimedia Water Fountain Open ni Jerusalem

New York – May 16, 2013: Named after former Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kollek, the new “Teddy Park” will open this summer in Mitchell Park beneath the Old City walls near Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate.Teddy Park commemorates the life and vision of Jerusalem’s legendary Mayor Teddy Kollek, who, during his tenure from 1965 to 1993, spearheaded dozens [...]

May 16, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
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Archaeological News from Israel

The archaeological archive of Israel, which is administered by the Israel Antiquities Authority and amasses data on all of the activity of the archaeological entities in Israel, is currently being computerized for online viewing. The first stage, containing tens of thousands of documents, photographs, maps and plans from the years 1919-1948 from Acre and Jerusalem, [...]

May 13, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
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Israel’s Largest Cultural Festival To Feature Live Performances by Israeli and International Artists in Jerusalem, May 23 – June 22, 2013

New York – May 7, 2013: The 52nd annual Israel Festival will showcase dance, music and theater performances by international and Israeli artists in Jerusalem, May 23 – June 22, 2013. Israel’s largest art and culture festival, The Israel Festival will showcase a diverse selection of performances in concert halls, theaters and outdoor venues throughout Jerusalem, [...]

May 7, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
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Israel Travel News Includes Music Festivals, Pilgrimages and Jewelry Exhibits

  THE 52ND ANNUAL ISRAEL FESTIVAL TO FEATURE LIVE PERFORMANCES BY ISRAELI AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS, MAY 23 – JUNE 22, 2013 The 52nd annual Israel Festival will feature three weeks of dance, theater and music performances by Israeli and international artists at various locations in Jerusalem, May 23 – June 22, 2013. This year’s festival [...]

April 23, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
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Travel News from Jerusalem Includes Open Air Markets, Entertainment and Museums

Jerusalem’s legendary Machane Yehuda open-air food market has developed into a gourmand wonderland, featuring more than 250 food stalls and vendors boasting a wide range of products — from locally sourced produce, dairy products and delicacies to imported sweets and organic wines from Israel and around the world. Conveniently located just steps away from the [...]

April 10, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
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Barbara Streisand Announces First-Ever Concert in Israel, June 20, 2013

New York – April, 2013: Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning legend Barbra Streisand will perform for the first time ever in Israel this summer, on June 20, 2013 at Tel Aviv’s Bloomfield Stadium. Taking place during Israel’s 65th anniversary year, Streisand’s first concert in Israel will be backed by a 60-piece orchestra and will feature duets [...]

April 9, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
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New Organic Farming Voluntourism Program Launches in Israel

New York – March 8, 2013: WWOOF Israel, a new voluntourism initiative offering more than 70 agricultural and farming programs, is now available for travelers to Israel. Participants of WWOOF Israel can enroll in hands-on volunteer programs in a variety of fields, including permaculture, organic garden, green building, cheese- and wine-making and animal husbandry, among others. [...]

March 8, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
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Israel Travel News Includes Alicia Keys Concert, Marathon, Ice and Music Festivals, Birds and Fashion

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING POP STAR ALICIA KEYS TO PRESENT FIRST-EVER CONCERT IN ISRAEL THIS SUMMER Grammy Award-winning American pop star Alicia Keys will present her first-ever concert in Israel at Tel Aviv’s Nokia Theater, July 4, 2013. The concert will follow a concert by iconic British singer Cliff Richard, also at Nokia Theater, July 11.

March 6, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
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Travel News From Israel Includes King Herod Exhibit

Jerusalem’s Israel Museum, the largest cultural institution in Israel, unveiled a new exhibition this week detailing the life and legacy of King Herod the Great, featuring hundreds of ancient artifacts, on display through October 5, 2013. The exhibition features never-before-seen carved stone elements from the Temple Mount and an imperial marble basin believed to be a [...]

February 21, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
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