One of the world’s most renowned and prolific architects, still engaged in projects across several continents, reflects on a career that almost wasn’t. Had Moshe Safdie become a farmer, some of the most striking buildings on the planet might never have been built. One of the world’s most noted architects – as … Read more
This article provides some useful tips and links to determine the different visa requirements applicable for entry to Israel and how to find the nearest Israeli mission. “Do I need an Israeli visa?” Whether you need an Israeli visa or not depends on the country of your residence. Nationals of several countries … Read more
The popular Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem has a new exhibition running – Sound of the Shofar. About the Shofar The Shofar (Ram’s Horn) is one of the most dramatic, inspiring and poignant of Jewish religious items in the annual cycle. It’s origins go back to the Binding of Isaac by Abraham … Read more
Pesach (Passover) is vacation time and there are always lots of events going on around the country. Here are a few that we have collected – check back as we update this list of Pesach (Passover) Events – Where to Go & What to Do? There around 50 sites with free admission … Read more
Chamshushalayim Winters in Jerusalem are typically mild with some cold and rainy days (with temperatures nearly never dropping below freezing temperature). Once in a while you may chance-encounter snow storm in the city, and in recent years people have seen about a couple of huge snow storms. Wintertime in Jerusalem is also … Read more
Things to do in Zefat (Safed) this Chanukah If you’re looking for a fun yet meaningful Chanukah (Hanukkah) experience, head to Zefat – The Mystical City, and take your pick of any of the engaging and interactive options Zefat – Public Candle-Lighting Ceremonies Shabbat candles are candles lit on Friday evening before … Read more
Tourists from both Israel and abroad can travel the country and enjoy activities that have minimal impact on the environment and build environmental awareness. Environmental tourism options in Israel are growing apace, especially in the verdant Galilee region. If you want a healthy holiday, check in to the Mizpe-Hayamim Hotel, Spa and … Read more
The current exhibition at the The Museum of the Seam, “Beyond Memory“, displays images from the personal and collective memory archives. Beyond Memory leads us on to a path that breaks the boundaries of reality into a silent world and the depths beyond memory. It takes us into the soul’s archive where … Read more
Haifa — Israel’s jewel on the Carmel — is well known for the successful integration of the different religions in the area – Judaism, Islam, Christianity & Bahai. As part of this tradition, Haifa celebrates the Festival of Festivals marking the different seasonal festivals including Chanuka, Christmas, and Ramadan for the Jewish, Christian, … Read more
Excavations have been completed by the Israel Antiquities Authority on a Second Temple period drainage tunnel that links the area of the Davidson Centre with the City of David in Jerusalem. In the future there are plans to open the tunnel from the Davidson Centre allowing visitors to go under the Old … Read more