Fresh herbs and spices attract chefs from across the city to Carmel Market. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90.

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Gourmands head for Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market [video]

A venerable open marketplace in Tel Aviv is attracting a new café clientele and gourmands in search of the freshest produce and spices.

(Hand)made in Israel [video]

To find the largest crafts fair in Israel, come to Tel Aviv’s Nachlat Binyamin neighborhood any Tuesday or Friday – rain or shine.

Visual Arts

Unraveling the mystery of lost time [video]

When a precious watch and clock collection was stolen from a Jerusalem museum, time stood still for 24 years until its return. Now it is on display once again.

Sports

Dead Sea is backdrop for extreme mountain bike race [video]

The two-day 2011 Veolia Desert Challenge drew athletes and families from six countries and across Israel for biking and running events.

Touring Jerusalem by Segway [video]

If you’re touring Jerusalem, hop on a Segway. It’s greener than a bus and more fun than walking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V2St52nGRg Four years ago, Israeli tour guide Assaf Polivoda first laid eyes on a Segway, the two-wheel, American-made personal transportation powered by …

An ancient Crusader capital [video]

The Old City of Acco (Acre) contains architectural treasures dating back to the 13th century. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVqeMxIyBxk In the 13th century, Acre was a bustling Third Crusade town with 30,000 residents – larger than Paris at the time. Now this history …

Seeing Jerusalem from the rooftops [video]

Climb up to the rooftops of the Old City of Jerusalem for a completely new perspective on one of the world's most treasured ancient sites.

Going naked to save the Dead Sea [video]

Spencer Tunick gathers 1,000 volunteers to pose in the buff at the Dead Sea to bring attention to the ecologically troubled site. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA0vv5HlLtY Why did American photographer Spencer Tunick put out a call for 1,000 volunteers to pose without …

Rockin’ out to the oldies at Jerusalem’s Woodstock [video]

You don’t have to be a hippie to enjoy Jerusalem’s Woodstock Revival show, an annual event celebrating the iconic Sixties festival. Peace signs, tie-dyed clothing and love beads were in abundance at the third annual Jerusalem Woodstock Revival at Jerusalem’s …