Exploring 60 years of Israel’s art history at the Jerusalem Artists House.For 3,000 years or so before modern day independence in 1948, Jews kept and carried their own unique art and culture into the Diaspora. Characterized by the nation’s rich …
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Running the Holyland with the Hash House Harriers
Join revelers in Tel Aviv for an International social fun run and beer-drinking event. ‘It was the silliest run I ever did,’ says one enthusiast.
Lest we forget – Yad Vashem moves into the world of new media
The Hall of Names at Yad Vashem museum.Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Authority, has a dual challenge before it. The museum must both pass on the legacy of the Holocaust, while keeping pace with a younger and …
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Israel’s odd couple take on Vegas
Storming Vegas: Nochi Dankner and Yitzhak Tshuva.The Jews created Las Vegas; now the Israelis are hoping to improve upon it. While the Mafia lent discreet support to the creation of the State of Israel – at least to hear Frank …
City of David website wins global UN award
The website lets you experience Jerusalem as King David did 3,000 years ago.Israel may have missed out at the Oscars in Hollywood, but an Israel website, www.cityofdavid.org.il, won first prize at the UN-sponsored World Summit Awards (WSA) in Venice recently. …
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Hostelling off Israel’s beaten track
Yaron Burgin, co-founder of Israel Hostels, finding a sense of place in Israel.World travellers looking for adventure today are not just your stereotypical long-haired hippie types. They range from the young and old, seeking experiences that meander off the beaten …
Ethiopia to Broadway, via Jerusalem
One of a Kind – AndArgay has been a runaway success, winning several awards.In 1985, 10-year-old Yossi Vasser and his family set out on foot from the Ethiopian village of Uzava. The perilous 700-kilometer journey that ensued took them through …
Tel Aviv’s “quacky” duck movement arrives at City Hall
The spirit of the duck: Artist Dudu Geva’s wacky duck goes up on City Hall on April 16.Walt Disney has Mickey Mouse, Charles Shultz has Snoopy, and Tel Aviv has Ha Barvaz, Hebrew for The Duck. So says Yuval Caspi, …
Jewish Arab musicians challenge the system
System Ali are living examples of how Jews and Arabs can get along.At an underground bar in Tel Aviv, a crowd waits in excitement for the headline band to take the stage.One audience member wears a white hijab, through which …