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out & about The David Salomons Collection of Watches and Clocks The L.A. Mayer Museum for Islamic Art celebrates the reopening of this exhibition featuring items which were stolen from the Museum 25 years ago and were recently recovered.

in modern watch-making. In addition this collection includes a group of automaton clocks as well as gold musical boxes adorned with enamel pictures, pearls and diamonds. Also featured are a selection of scientific instruments, such as barometric compasses, sundials and telescopes from the 17th to the 19th centuries, as well as an interesting group of clocks manufactured in the 19th century in Europe for the Turkish market. Now available is “The Art of Time” the new exhibition English/Hebrew catalogue containing 168 pages,

and more. Music is at the heart of this year’s festival and a spectacular lineup of musical performances is on offer. Some of the music highlights include a performance by Alison Moyet (ex-Yazoo) this year’s featured guest and a tribute concert to the legendary divas of Motown celebrated by Israeli divas who will be bring the R & B sound to Holon to mark Motown’s 50th anniversary in show entitled “My Girl”. During the festival, a café will be set up in the courtyard of the Holon Theatre with exhibits of Israeli artwork. Holon Theatre, 11 Kugel Blvd., Holon Tel: (03) 5023001/2 www.hth.co.il

Tour d’Israel Mar 7-11 Five Days, Five Stages, Nine Categories, One Thrilling Biking Experience In the tradition of the renowned Tour de France, Israel will host its own country-wide cycling event, the first of its kind in the Holy Land from 7-11 March 2010. Sponsored by the Israel Ministry of Tourism, this five day event, split into five stages, offers participants unrivalled views and experiences throughout the ever-changing landscape of Israel, as well as the chance to compete in an important sporting event. Riders will pedal across the Land of the Bible, from the snow-capped Mount. Hermon in the North to sunny

In the early 1980’s, 102 pieces, more than half of the collection of rare and valuable watches and clocks on display were stolen by one of Israel’s most notorious robbers, who diagnosed with cancer confessed his crime and subsequently pieces were found hidden in a warehouse near Tel-Aviv packed in cheap, ragged cardboard boxes, other pieces were found in Los Angeles, The Netherlands and Paris. This world-renowned collection contains more than 180 watches and clocks, the most significant and special timepieces are the ground-breaking group of clocks by Abraham Louis Breguet (17471823), the inventor of some of the greatest technological innovations

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many color plates, illustrations and a glossary of terms. L.A. Mayer Museum for Islamic Art. 2 Hapalmach St. Tel: (02) 5661291 www.islamicart.co.il

Holon Women’s Festival 2010 Mar 3-6

The Holon Women’s Festival, now in its 14th year, is a three day celebration of women’s creativity hosting special productions representing women’s achievements in theatre, music, dance, entertainment, arts, literature

Eilat on the shores of the Red Sea - a 768 km cycling challenge passing through regions, cities and sites that evoke memories of biblical history and the topography of the Old and New Testament lands. The competition ends in the resort city of Eilat on the Red Sea, giving participants the opportunity to enjoy some well-earned rest and relaxation in Israel’s premier vacation resort. For further information Tel: (09) 9552028 www.tourtheisrael.com

Haiti – The Last Carnival March 11-23 At this time of the year the popular festivities of “Carnival” are celebrated all over the world, however this year there will be no happy, joyful Carnival

Flamenco Days Mar 18-20

Championing Spanish culture (especially dance) the Karen Adi Foundation (named after Adi Agmon, a passionate lover of Flamenco dance, who lost her battle with cancer in 1993 at twenty three) organizes the annual Flamenco Days Festival (Días de Flamenco) at the Suzanne Dellal Centre in Tel Aviv. Arguably the world’s most passionate dance, flamenco is celebrated with several concerts and workshops. A highlight of this 16th festival is the performance by internationally acclaimed Spanish artists entitled “Piano Abierto”, combining the talents of pianist and composer of innovative Flamenco-Jazz music, David Dorantes with the exquisite dance skills of Pastora Galvan and Joaquin Grilo. The virtuoso dialogue of this performance is an electrifying treat for the eyes and ears. Suzanne Dellal Center, 5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek. Tickets: (03) 5105656 www.suzannedellal.org.il; www. keren-adi.org

Pessach (Passover) Evening Mar 29 – Apr 5 Pessach is one of the most important religious festivals in the Jewish calendar commemorating

the liberation of the Jews who were led out of Egypt by Moses. This festival has many associated traditions including a special Seder meal, where the Hagadah (a book containing the story of the Exodus and the ritual of the Seder) is read and at the center of the table is a Seder plate containing six symbolic foods each with special significance to the retelling of the story of the exodus from Egypt. There are restrictions on the eating of bread, grains and unleavened products and don’t be surprised when you see certain sections in the supermarket covered-over with paper and not for sale. What you will see for sale in copious amounts is Matza (flat and unrisen bread) which is the primary symbol of the holiday, signifying the hurried exit of the Jews from slavery and the fact that they did not have time to wait for the bread they were baking to rise. Lasting seven days the first and seventh days are observed as full days of rest, with many businesses/ establishments/shops closed, and the middle five as intermediate holidays. Schools are closed and there are many activities and events for children at different venues all around the country. Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of the Jewish Diaspora has a special program inviting children to learn how Pessach is celebrated in other countries around the world. Beit Hatfutsot, Klausner St. Ramat Aviv. Tel: (03) 7457808 www.bh.org.il

in Haiti. The Kastiel Gallery hosts a photographic exhibition by Daniel Kedar, an Israeli who has spent the last 20 years living in Haiti. The photographs on display paint a picture of the beauty and at the same time almost macabre spectacle of last years Haiti Carnival. Kedar, who was on the ground when the recent earthquake struck and was very involved in relief efforts is now dedicating all his time in assisting with the reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in the devastated country. A champion of the charity PRODEV which supports education projects and the disadvantaged in Haiti, Kedar is donating all proceeds of the exhibition towards students currently studying in Haiti in tents. Kastiel Gallery, 36 Alfasi Street, Tel Aviv. Tel: (03) 6836334 www.kedar.net hello ISRAEL

Sites & attractions TEL AVIV-YAFFO & AREA Bauhaus Center

Rokach House The house of Shimon Rokach, one of the founders of Neve Tzedek, is now a charming museum. 36 Simon Rokach St., Neve Tzedek. Tel: (03) 5162531 Groups by appointment. www.ilmuseums.com

Jerusalem Bloomfield Science Museum

These magnificent windows of the Abbell Synagogue at the Hadassah University Hospital in Ein Kerem represent Marc Chagall’s unique interpretation of the blessings Jacob gave to his twelve and Moses gave to the twelve tribes of Israel. Hadassah Medical Center, Ein Kerem. Pre-booking recommended Tel: (02) 6776271 www.hadassah.org.il Mini Israel Mini Israel miniature city features over 350 beautifully crafted exact-replica models, of historical, religious, archeological and modern sites. Latrun, Tel (08) 9130000 or 1-700599-599 www.minisrael.co.il Ramparts Walk A walk around the Old City walls providing an elevated view of Jerusalem. Damascus Gate and Yaffo Gate Tel: (02) 6277550

A resource center, gallery and store highlighting the uniqueness of Tel Aviv as “the Bauhaus architecture capital”. 99 Dizengoff St. Tel: (03) 5220249 www.bauhaus-center.com Bialik House This charming museum was the home of Israel’s national poet, Chaim Nachman Bialik, from 1925-34. 22 Bialik St., Tel: (03) 5254530 www.ilmuseums.com Israel Children’s Museum Children and parents can enjoy a variety of unique creative interactive experiences in a realm of imagination and fantasy. Mifraz Shlomo St., Peres Park, Holon. Tel: (03) 6503010 www.childrensmuseum.org

Tower of David Museum

Fascinating, thoughtful and intelligent interactive exhibitions for both children and adults. Rupin St. (02) 6544888 www.mada.org.il Cardo - The Jewish Quarter of the Old City. Located in the medieval citadel near the Yaffo Gate, the museum details the major events in Jerusalem’s history. Yaffo Gate, Old City. Tel: (02) 6265333 www.towerofdavid.org.il

Museum of the History of the IDF A popular history of the Israeli armed forces. Tel Aviv Promenade, Yehezkel Kaufmann St. (corner of Hamered St.) Tel: (03) 5161346 www.mod.gov.il Old Yaffo Remains of a Roman road dating back to the 5th century C.E, which is now a busy shopping street. Jewish Quarter of the Old City Chagall Windows

Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross) Christendom’s most holy road, it follows the route taken by Jesus from the Antonia Fortress where he was condemned to the Hill of Golgotha where he was crucified. The Via Dolorosa is marked by 14 stations, the last five being within the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Old City. Yad Vashem The world’s most famous Holocaust museum is a sobering learning experience. Har Hazikaron, Tel: (02) 6443400 www.yadvashem.org.il

Haifa & Northern Coast

An ancient city with Ottoman and Arab architecture, a thriving artists’ quarter and a flea market not-to-be-missed.

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Acre (Akko) Significant archaeological discoveries and numerous historical sites can be found within the massive walls of Acre (Akko), as well as beautiful beaches, excellent

SITES & aTTRACTIONS fish restaurants and a traditional covered market. Bahai Shrine and Gardens

The World Center of the Bahai Faith is located in Israel and includes holy places and beautiful gardens in both Acre and Haifa. 80 Hatzionut Ave., Haifa and North Acre Intersection, Acre. Reservations Required. Tel: (04) 8313131 www.ganbahai.org.il

Capernaum (Kfar Nachum) served as Jesus’ home base during his ministry in the Galilee and was a thriving Christian community. After the Arab conquest around 700 CE the town was destroyed. The town’s synagogue and house of St. Peter have been restored and made into a museum.

a beautiful thickly forested nature reserve and archeological site. Tel: (04) 6902577

Cana The traditional site of the wedding feast where Jesus performed his first miracle of turning water into wine and the hometown of the disciple Nathaneal. The modern town of Kfar Cana is built on this site.

Tiberias Named after the Roman emperor, Tiberius is one of four holy cities in Judaism. Tiberias was once the center of Jewish life in Israel with the establishment of Rabbinical academies attracting Jewish scholars and sages.

Mount of the Beatitudes The traditional site of the Sermon on the Mount is today is tranquil garden with a Franciscan church featuring the eight beatitudes in stained glass and provides a good vantage point to view the Sea of Galilee.

Tsfat An important spiritual center, particularly noted for being the place where the Kabbalah was written. Visit the ancient synagogues that lie alongside the Artists’ Quarter. www.tsfat.com

Nazareth

Negev & Arava

Caesarea This ancient port city is located mid-way between Tel Aviv and Haifa on the Israeli Mediterranean coast. Along with ancient ruins, including an amphitheatre which hosts regular music concerts, modern Caesarea, an upscale residential development, offers a choice of restaurants, galleries and lush golfing fairways.

Tel Dan Nature Reserve Tel Dan is a beautiful hiking area where the Dan River flows. Tel Dan www.parks.org.il

Dead Sea

Rosh Hanikra The largest church in the Middle East, the Church of the Annunciation, where it was revealed to Mary that she would conceive and give birth to the Son of God, is to be found in this city, the childhood home of Jesus. Gaze in awe at the view of the magnificent Jezreel Valley or experience 1st century life at the Nazareth Village. Tel: (04) 6456042 Visit the grottos, cableway and clifftop Snack-bar and restaurant at Rosh Hanikra’s Visitors Site. 10km north of Nahariya Tel: 073-2710100 www.rosh-hanikra.com

Tabgha

Galilee & Golan Heights

The lowest body of water on earth, this salt lake has an important biblical history and is also the site of many tourist facilities. Health and beauty products are manufactured from salt and minerals of the area. Herodian Situated in the Judean Desert with a clear view of Jerusalem, are the remains of an ancient heavily fortified palace including a luxurious bathhouse built by King Herod. This complex was also used as a command center during the Bar Kochva revolt. Ein Gedi

Capernaum

On the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, is the traditional site of the multiplication of loaves and fishes, a story found in all four Gospels. The Hermon River Reserve A source of the Jordan River and

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An oasis located in the Judean Desert, mentioned several times in the bible and famous for its caves, springs, and rich diversity of flora and fauna. Massada

This world heritage site situated on a mountain top, is famous for the heroic last stand of Jewish zealots besieged by the Romans. The magnificent view of the desert panorama and the Dead Sea, along with various activities of the tourist center, make for an extraordinary experience. Underwater Observatory Marine Park - Eilat

Enjoy the underwater observatory, giant aquariums, underwater dive simulator and glass submarine. This marine park offers the richest presentation of animal life of the Red Sea.Tel: (08) 6364200 www.coralworld.com hello ISRAEL

art & culture Please note that the events listed in this section do not cover all the cultural activities taking place during this period in Israel’s major cities. We recommend that you call the telephone numbers listed for reservations and further information. Events may be subject to change. Please confirm! Enjoy your stay.

Art TEL AVIV-YAFFO Art Museums Beit Hatfutsot, Museum of the Jewish People This museum tells the unique and ongoing story of the Jewish People. The museum presents thousands of years of a flourishing, multifaceted culture, bringing to life the unity that underlies the diversity of the Jewish culture. Tel Aviv University Campus, Matityahu Gate (#2), Klausner St., Ramat Aviv.

Tel: (03) 7457800 Opening Hours: Sun-Tues, Thurs 10am-4pm Wed 10 am-6pm, Fri 9am-1pm, Closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays www.bh.org.il Bible Museum Hosts constantly changing exhibitions by Israeli and foreign artists on biblical subjects from a secular perspective. 16 Rothschild Blvd. Tel Aviv. Tel: (03) 5177760 Opening Hours: Sun-Tues 9.30am12.30pm, Wed 9.30am-12.30pm / 4pm-9pm, Thurs-Fri 9.30am-12.30pm www.ilmuseums.com Nachum Gutman Museum Tucked away on a small street in Neve Tzedek, this delightful little museum tells the story of one of Israel’s most famous artists. 21 Rokach Street (Neve Tzedek). Tel: (03) 5161970 Opening Hours: Sun-Wed 10am-4pm, Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-5pm, www.gutmanmuseum.co.il

Rubin Museum Recently renovated, this small museum located in the home of Reuven Rubin tells the story of the famous artist’s life and work. 14 Bialik St Tel. (03) 5255961 Opening Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, 10am-3pm, Tues 10am-8pm, Sat 11am-2pm www.rubinmuseum.org.i Tel Aviv Museum of Art Israel’s main art museum hosts more than half a million visitors per year. It features a dynamic program of changing and permanent exhibitions, cultural programs of classical and jazz music, performance arts, lecture series, special events, children’s programs, dance, and cinema. 27 Shaul Hamelech Ave, Tel Aviv Tel: (03) 6077020. Opening Hours: Mon, Wed, Sat 10am- 4pm, Tues, Thur 10am-10pm, Fri 10am- 2pm. Sun closed. www.tamuseum.com New EXHIBITION MoBY (Museums of Bat Yam) ANTICIPATION TIME

William Hunt's performative sculptural installation, part of the "Anticipation Time" exhibition at MoBY (Museums of Bat Yam)

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Art & CULTURE “Anticipation Time” defines those critical moments between the end of an object’s movement and its human perception. This temporal gap, which precedes the “response time,” is filled up by sensory experience and awareness that anticipate movement, behavior and interpretation. This exhibition examines the concrete biological, physical, psychological and social aspects of “anticipation time” – as well as the poetic potential of the terms – “time” and “anticipation.” The exhibition works including a variety of mediums, examine the various possibilities embodied in duration, such as continuity, succession, circuitousness and simultaneity. They stretch and shrink duration, expanding and condensing it. They contain carefully constructed, awkward or absurd mechanisms, which generate the relationships and shape the influences and responses that arise in the gap between work and viewer. 6 Struma St. Bat Yam. Tel: (03) 6591140 http://mobyinfo.googlepages. com/home Exhibition runs until June 26. Galleries Alon Segev 6 Rothschild Blvd., Tel Aviv. Tel: (03) 6090769, Mon-Thurs, 12pm7pm, Fri 10am-1pm, www.alonsegevgallery.com Artists’ House 9 Alharizi St. Tel: (03) 5246685 Mon-Thur 10am-1pm, 5pm-7pm, Fri 10am-1pm Sat 10am-2pm www.ilmuseums.com Chelouche Gallery Scrabble – Nurit Yarden Feb 5- Mar 20 This photographic work walks the fine lines between object and concept, game and reality, the prohibited and permitted and the local and international. 5 Chissin St. Tel: (03) 5289713 Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm, 5 pm-7pm, Fri 10am-1pm www.chelouchegallery.com Dvir Gallery 11 Nachum St. Tel: (03) 6043003 Tue-Thur 11am6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-1pm www.dvirgallery.com Engel Gallery 26 Gordon St. Tel: (03) 5225637 Gallery 39 for Contemporary Art 39 Nahmani St. Tel: (03) 5666631 Mon-Thurs.11am-7pm, Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-1pm www.artgallery39.com Gebo Gallery 35 Shaul Hamelech Tel: 052-2570792, 077-3300141

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Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 4pm-7pm, Fri 11am-2pm www.gebogallery.com The Heder Gallery 11 Gottlieb St. Tel: (03) 5222402, Mon-Thur 12am-6 pm Fri 11am-2 pm Sat 11am-1pm www.theheder.com Gerstein Gallery 99 Ben Yehuda St. Tel: (03) 5293826 Sun-Thur 11am-7pm, Friday 10am-2pm www.davidgerstein.com Givon Gallery 35 Gordon St. Tel: (03) 5225427 Sun 10am-1pm, Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm, 5pm-7pm, Fri 10am-2 pm, Sat 11am-2pm www.givonartgallery.com Gordon Gallery 95 Ben Yehuda St. Tel: (03) 5240323 Mon-Thurs 1am-7pm, Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-1pm www.gordongallery.co.il Hakibbutz Gallery 25 Dov Hoz St. Tel: (03) 5232533 Sun-Thurs 12pm-7pm www.kibbutzgallery.org.il HAR-EL PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS Printers and publishers of fine art limited editions and artists' books, this print work shop and gallery, established in 1974 creates original graphics and hosts exhibitions of established Israeli and international

artists. Visitors are welcomed in English, French, German and Hebrew and parking is plentiful. 8 Elizabeth Bergner St., Yaffo. Tel: (03) 6816834 or 0544-237320 Fax: (03) 6813563 USA: 1888 481 9095;Germany: 0800 181 9114 Sun-Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri 11am-2pm or by appointment. www.harelart.com Ilana Goor Museum 4 Mazal Dagim St, Old Jaffa Tel: (03) 6837676, Sun-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-6pm, www.ilanagoor.com Minshar Gallery for Art 18 David Chachami St. Tel: (03) 6887090 Sun-Thurs 12pm-7pm Noga Gallery 60 Ahad Ha’am St.Tel: (03) 5660123 Mon-Thur 11am-7pm Fri-Sat 11am-2pm www.nogagallery.com Office in Tel Aviv (installation art) 1 Shlomo Hamelech St. Tel: (03) 5254191, Tue-Thurs 2pm-7pm Fri, Sat 11am-1pm www.officeintelavivgallery.com Rosenfeld Gallery 1 Shvil Hamifaal St. Tel. (03) 5229044, Tue -Thurs 12pm-7pm, Fri 11am-2pm, Sat 11am-1pm www.rg.co.il Sommer Contemporary Art 113 Rothschild Blvd.

Art & CULTURE Tel: (03) 5166400 Mon-Thur 10am- 6pm Fri 10am-2pm Sat 11am-1pm www.sommercontemporaryart.com The Center for Contemporary Art 5 Kalisher St. Tel. (03) 5106111 Mon-Thur 2 pm – 7 pm Fri-Sat 10 am – 2 pm, www.cca.org.il

Herzliya Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art One of the most important contemporary art museums in Israel, this politically conscious, highly intelligent museum is well worth the 20-minute drive from Tel Aviv to Herzliya. 4 Habanim St. (09) 9551011, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am-2pm, Tues&Thurs 4pm-8pm herzliyamuseum.co.il

JERUSALEM ART MUSEUMS The Museum for Islamic Art The Museum’s permanent collections constitute one of the foremost collections of Islamic art and Antique Watches and Clocks. 2 Hapalmach St. Tel: (02) 5661291 Opening Hours: Sun, Mon, Wed 10am-3pm; Tue, Thur 10am-7pm; Fri and holiday eves 10am-2pm; Sat and holidays 10am-4pm www.islamicart.co.il The Israel Museum The Israel Museum is the largest and most important cultural institution in the country. The museum includes some 500,000 archeological and

anthropological exhibits, displays of Judaica and ethnography, Israeli and international art. The Billy Rose Sculpture Garden includes works by Henry Moore and Picasso. The huge permanent collection is documented with temporary world-class exhibits each month.11 Ruppin Blvd. near the Knesset, Information: (02) 6708811 Opening Hours: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs 10am-5pm, Tues 10am-9pm Fri and holiday eves 10am-2pm Sat and holidays 10am-5pm www.imj.org.il Current Exhibition The Museum for Islamic Art‬‬ “Afghanistan‬‬:‫‫‬‪ Landscapes from Beyond the Horizon” Photographed and curated by Helmut R. Schulze a renowned German photo journalist, this photographic exhibition follows his journeys across Afghanistan, a land of wild landscapes and bitter wars, Schulze portrays stunning views and its people, their daily lives and hardships. Visiting Afghanistan several times between 2002 and 2008 during all four seasons Schulze and his small team travelled about 4.000 kilometers throughout the country. The team accompanied military patrols to desolate villages where Schulze photographed breathtaking landscapes from the ground and while flying in a helicopter. This exhibition gives a very authentic picture of this downtrodden, but nevertheless wonderful country. Exhibition runs until June, 2010. 2 Hapalmach St. Tel: (02) 5661291

Opening Hours: Sun, Mon, Wed 10am-3pm, Tue, Thur 10am-7pm, Fri and holiday eves 10am-2pm, Sat and holidays 10am-4pm www.islamicart.co.il Galleries Eden Gallery   10 King David Street Tel. (02) 6244831, Sun-Thur 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-2pm www.eden-gallery.com Gerstein Studio/Gallery 13 Harekhvim st. Talpiyot. Tel: (02) 6781899 Sun – Thur 10am-5pm www.davidgerstein.com Jerusalem Artists’ House 12 Shmuel Hanagid St Tel. (02) 6253653, Sun-Thur 10am-1pm, 4pm-7pm Fri 10am-1pm Sat 11am-2pm, www.art.org.il Museum on the Seam International contemporary art on the theme of co-existence 4 Chel Handasa St. Tel. (02) 6281278, Sun-Thurs 10am7pm, Fri 10am-2pm, www.mots.org.il The Municipal Art Gallery 17 Yaffo St. Tel. (02) 6256937 Sun-Thur 8am-6pm The New Gallery The Jerusalem municipality’s collaborative contemporary art gallery Teddy Stadium, Tel. (02) 6792968 Sun-Thu 4pm-7pm www.thenewgallery.org.il

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Yasmin Vardimon Dance Company London As part of an international tour celebrating her London-based dance company’s 10th birthday, Israeli-born choreographer Yasmin Vardimon returns to the land of her birth and for the first time showcases the talents of her dance company with a new work entitled “Yesterday”. This is a retrospective piece featuring some of the most breath-taking duets, striking solos and iconic moments selected from the company’s repertoire. Interwoven with new choreographic material, live video and animation, this bold new work resounds with passion, precision and trademark physicality. Contrasting flashes of daring athleticism with moments of touching beauty, eight dancers interweave scenes of intimate

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and vulnerable tenderness with provocative and playful choreography, remaining as stirring and socially relevant as ever. Hertizlya Performing Arts Center, Mar 2-4, 9pm; Haifa Auditorium, Mar 6, 8.30pm; The Jerusalem Centre for the Performing Arts, Mar 7, 8.30pm [199/269NIS] www.jasminvardimon.com

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Art & CULTURE Ticho House A lovely museum, garden and café, right in the center of town. Harav Kook Street (near Zion Square) Museum and events: (02) 6245068 Café: (02) 6244186, Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs 10am-5pm, Tues 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-2pm

Haifa Art Museums The Haifa Museum of Art 26 Shabbetai Levi St. Tel: (04) 8523255 Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed 10am-4pm, Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri/holiday eves 10am-1pm, Sat/holidays 10am-3pm www.hma.org.il The Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art 89 Hanassi Ave Tel: (04) 8383554 Sun-Thu 10am-4pm, Fri/holiday eves 10am-1pm, Sat/holidays 10am-3pm www.hma.org.il Haifa City Museum Sun-Thurs 10am-4pm, Fri/holiday eves 10am-1pm, Sat/holidays 10am-3pm, www.hma.org.il New EXHIBITION Haifa Museum of Art SHELF LIFE This exhibition is one in a cluster of eight concurrent exhibitions

Barak Marshal's highly acclaimed dance-theatre piece entitled "Rooster"

that explore the phenomenon of collecting and collections. :”Shelf Life” investigates the growing interest in “collecting” expressed by contemporary artists. The works in this exhibition reflect the aesthetics of various “collections” and give expressions to acts of collecting and ordering. They raise questions such as what transforms an accumulation

of objects into a “collection,” and what drives artists to collect. The exhibit demonstrates how contemporary Israeli and international artists relate in their work to various types of collecting, while examining the aesthetic syntax of various kinds of collections and the psychological aspects of collecting and of the artistcollector’s obsessive world. 26 Shabbetai Levi St, Haifa. Tel: (04) 9115990. Opening Hours: Sun-Wed 10am-4pm, Thu 4pm-7pm, Sat 10am3pm. www.hma.org.il Exhibition runs until July 17.

Dance TEL AVIV-YAFFO Venues Clipa Theatre 38 Harakevet St., Tel Aviv. Tickets: (03) 6879219 www.clipa.co.il Habama Center 20 HaCarmel St, Ganei Tikva Tel: 03 7375777 www.habama-center.com Inbal Multicurtural Ethnic Centre 5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek. Tickets: (03) 5166333 www.inbalethnic.co.il Mann Auditorium 1 Huberman St., Tel Aviv. Tickets: *8965 www.hatarbut.co.il Shelf Life exhibition, Haifa Museum of Art

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Art & CULTURE A Taste of Yiddish with Yiddishpiel Theater

Mayumana House 15 Louis Pasteur St., Yaffo. Tickets: (03) 6811787 www.mayumana.com/momentum Suzanne Dellal Center 5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek. Tickets: (03) 5105656 www.suzannedellal.org.il

The Megillah

A musical comedy based on the “Megillah Lieder (Songs)” By Itzik Manger 15/3 Mon., 16/3 Tue., 31/3 Wed., 8/4 Tur., 22/4 Tur., 25/4 Sun. ZOA Hall, Tel-Aviv At 8 p.m. 16/3 Tue., 1/4 Tur. ZOA Hall, Tel-Aviv At 5 p.m. (matinee) 30/3 Tue., 5/4 Mon., 24/4 Sat. ZOA Hall, Tel-Aviv At 9 p.m. 14/4 Wed. Theater Hall, Kiryat Motzkin At 8 p.m. 27/4 Tue. Rapaport Hall, Haifa At 8 p.m. 28/4 Wed. Jerusalem Theater At 8 p.m.

Tmuna Theatre 8 Shontziynu St., Tel Aviv. Tickets: (03) 5611211 www.tmu-na.org.il

HERTZILYA Hertizlya Performing Arts Center Jabotinsky 15, Haifa. Tel: 1 700 70 29 29 www.hoh-herzliya.co.il

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Hebrew hymns, melodies, and prayers with a Yiddish flavor 17/3 Wed. kibbutz Ein Hahoresh At 8 p.m. 21/3 Sun. Rapaport Hall, Haifa At 8 p.m. 27/3 Sat. Heichal Omanuyot Habama, Herzliya At 8 p.m. 6/4 Tue., 26/4 Mon. ZOA Hall, Tel-Aviv At 8 p.m. 8/4 Tur Heichal Hatarbut, Netanya At 8 p.m.

Bible Lands Museum Museum Row, 25 Granot St., Jerusalem. Tickets: (02) 5611066 www.blmj.org The Lab 28 Derech Hevron St., Jerusalem. Tickets: (02) 6292001 www.maabada.org.il The Jerusalem Centre for Performing Arts, Sherover Theatre 20 Marcus St., Jerusalem. Tickets: (02) 5605755 www.jerusalem-theatre. co.il

The Little People

by Shalom Aleichem in honor of 150 years since his birth 2/3 Tue. Shalom Aleichem House, Tel-Aviv At 8 p.m. 3/3 Wed. Heichal Hatarbut, Bat-Yam At 8 p.m. 22/3 Mon. Shalom Aleichem House, Tel-Aviv At 8 p.m.

Performances Barak Marshal’s “Monger” and “Rooster” Two separate works choreographed by one of Israeli dance’s most innovative and unique talents.

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Monodrama with Yaacov Bodo 11/3 Tur. Holon Theatre At 8 p.m. 24/3 Wed. Shalom Aleichem House, Tel-Aviv At 8 p.m. 26/4 Mon. Habimatron, Hod-Hasharon At 8 p.m.

“Rooster” is a dance-theatre piece for 12 dancers and an opera singer and traces the dream of the main character who is victimized by the jealousies and cruelties of others in his constant attempt to find love. Suzanne Dellal, Mar 5, 10pm and Mar 6, 9pm [120/140NIS] “Monger” is a physical-theatre work for 10 dancers and explores the dynamics of hierarchy, power, dignity and the compromises one makes in order to survive. The style is theatrical, physical, sharp, fast and contains ethnic-contemporary motifs. Suzanne Dellal, Mar 4, 9pm and Mar 5, 2pm [120/140NIS] Batsheva Dance Company “Kyr / Zina” Celebrating 20 years as Artistic Director of the Batsheva Dance Company, Ohad Naharin, who has

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Monodrama with Anat Atzmon 7/4 Wed. Shalom Aleichem House, Tel-Aviv At 8 p.m. 12/4 Mon. Herzliya Ensemble At 8 p.m. 13/4 Tue. Holon Theater At 8 p.m.

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Art & CULTURE effecting the status and state of mind of the figures. Suzanne Dellal, March 26, 2pm and 9pm [100NIS] www.fresco.org.il Michal Herman's Fellowship A humorously clever dance performance basec on franz Kafka's short story. Clipa Theatre, Mar 20, 8.30pm [80NIS]Theatre

Theatre brought international acclaim to this dance company, presents an evening consisting of highlights of two previous works. “Kyr” (1990) Naharin’s first project at Batsheva which was considered as revolutionary and set the tone for his phenomenal success and “Zina” which was created especially for the Israel Festival 1995 . Through these enhanced and re-worked programs which now incorporate the Naharin’s unique Gaga dance style, the audience gains an insight into the evolvement of the troupe and Naharin’s choreographic talent. Suzanne Dellal. Various dates. [120/140NIS] www.batsheva.co.il Iris Erez Presents “Temporary”, “Numbia” and “It’s Not Personal” This evening of three works highlights Erez’s dance and choreography talents. “Temporary” is a solo piece in which a dancer, in her own private space tries to capture time through the staging of the destruction-reconstruction paradox she embodies. Tmuna Theatre, Mar 15, 8pm [70NIS] Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company – “Until.With/Out. Enough” and “Pulse” In a special project this prominent dance company performs works by two international guest choreographers from The Netherlands. The rich choreography of Itzik Galili’s “Until.With/Out.Enough” echoes the stirring music, forming dynamic trails of ebb and flow and Krisztina de Châtel’s “Pulse” set between the pulsating, virtuoso sounds of György Ligeti, shows strict lines and whirling movements but also passionate solos where the individual breaks out of the collective. Suzanne Dellal, Mar 21 and 22, 9pm; Haifa Auditorium, Mar 24 [100/120NIS] www.kcdc.co.il Mayumana “Momentum” Multi-talented performers delight with

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a unique dance and percussion show based on skill, rhythm, visual effects and humor, a smashing production with a vivacious beat. Mayumana House. Various dates. [159NIS] www.mayumana.com Remanger Flamenco Dance Company presents “EntreDos” After achieving international success around the world, Keren and Avner Pesach present a spectacular show with 14 artists including dancers, guitarists, singers and special guest Spanish flamenco vocalist Jose Anillo. This is flamenco with no boundaries - captivating and powerful. The Jerusalem Centre for the Performing Arts, Mar 23, 9pm; Suzanne Dellal, Mar 24, 9pm; Habama Center, Mar 25, 8.30pm [110-149NIS] Yoram Karmi Fresco Dance Company “Particle Accelerator” This highly talented group’s style varies and is made up of different dance techniques with a strong emphasis on technique, individual style and character. “Particle Accelerator” takes place in a laboratory and during the high speed movement, encounters are borne –

Annie Israel Musicals’ production of this beloved Broadway musical, with cast and crew of 35 actors and musicians, just brimming with energy, thrill with the songs and heartwarming story of the little girl who changed the world and captured the hearts of millions. Various dates and venues. For information and tickets Tel: 0774506012 www.israel-theatre.com My Fair Lady The Light Opera Group of the Negev proudly presents their latest hit production, “My Fair Lady” an all-time favorite show in which a distinguished London linguist transforms a workingclass girl into an elegant lady, but can’t admit to himself that he’s fallen in love with her. Various dates and venues. For information and tickets Tel: (08) 6414081 www.negevlightopera.com The Barber of Seville The Israeli Opera entertains with a musical and visual feast in Rossini’s comic masterpiece. Figaro helps Count Almaviva woo and marry Rosina, the ward of Dr. Bartolo who intends to marry her himself. Sung in Italian with subtitles in English and Hebrew. The Opera House, 19 Shaul Hamelech Blvd, Tel Aviv. Various dates. For information and tickets Tel: 03-6927777 www.israel-opera.co.il

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LIVE MUSIC TEL AVIV-YAFFO Concert Halls Mann Auditorium 1 Huberman St., Tel Aviv www.hatarbut.co.il Tickets for the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra: (03) 6211777 Tel Aviv Museum of Art 27 Shaul Hamelech Ave, Tel Aviv. Tickets: (03) 6077020 www.tamuseum.com The Opera House - Tel-Aviv Performing Arts Center 19 Shaul Hamelech St., Tel Aviv. Tickets: (03) 6927777 www.israel-opera.co.il Music Clubs & Cabaret Jazz Alley 8 Mazal Dagim Alley, Old Yaffo. Tickets: (03) 6812126 www.jazzshlomi.com Mike’s Place 86 Herbert Samuel St. Tel: 054-9292553

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Alison Moyet This high priestess of electronic pop and peerless soul singer who has warmed our hearts since the early 1980s has been invited to perform a solo concert as part of the Holon Women's Festival 2010. Meeting fame at as a singer in Yazoo, Moyet then went on to become Britain’s biggest female solo star winning Brit Awards, performing at Live Aid and breaking the Billboard Top 40. In the last decade, Moyet has taken other career turns, has acted in the West End hit musical, Chicago, narrated jazz documentaries for Jazz FM and reformed Yazoo for a triumphant reunion tour in 2008. 2009 saw Sony release a career spanning Best Of album to celebrate Moyet’s 25 years as a solo artist. After shooting to fame at a young age she is now a seasoned artist enjoying the legacy of her brilliant back catalogue. Holon Theatre, Mar 5, 10pm [180-225NIS]

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Reading 3 3 HaTaarukha St., Tel Aviv. Tickets: (03) 762 4000 www.reading3.co.il Tmuna Theatre 8 Shontziynu St., Tel Aviv. Tickets: (03) 5611211 www.tmu-na.org.il Zappa Club Ramat Hachayal, Tel Aviv. Tel: (03) 7674646 www.zappa-club.co.il

HOLON Venues

Beit Avi Chai 44 King George St, Jerusalem. Tickets: (02) 621-5900 www.bac.org.il Bible Lands Museum Museum Row, 25 Granot St. Tickets: (02) 5611066 www.blmj.org Music Clubs & Cabaret Yellow Submarine 13 Erkevim St., Industrial Area, Talpiyot, Jerusalem. Tel: (02) 6794040 www.yellowsubmarine.org.il Featured Performances

Concert Halls Holon Theatre 11 Kugel Blvd., Holon Tel: (03) 5023001/2 www.hth.co.il

JERUSALEM AND AREA Venues Concert Halls

Collage of Women’s Voices From Ella Fitzgerald to Barbra Streisand Celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8th) with Adina Feldman in her new show. This thrilling revue inspired by the world’s greatest female vocalists is an exciting musical presentation that explores the many facets of a woman’s life through music and the spoken word. Merging music of the legendary female vocal artists including Judy Garland, Bette Midler, Carly Simon and others with Feldman’s own musical compositions. Bible Lands Museum, Mar 6, 8.30pm Israel Stage Orchestra’s “Latin Fantasy” Renowned soloists Eduardo Abramson & Marcello Zubar playing authentic instruments from South America, join the Israel Stage Orchestra on a musical voyage through Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Columbia, Mexico and Chile. Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Mar 2, 9pm www.orchestra.co.il The Atar Trio “Chamber Jazz” This talented trio is at heart a chamber music ensemble, but in addition to its traditional piano trio repertoire explores new interpretations of other music styles. For their latest offering, the Atar Trio presents a full program of works from the concert stage, written in the spirit of light music, jazz and blues. Chamber Jazz delights and entertains with jazz and blues interpretations of chamber music, including light music, serious music and everything in between. Various dates and venues. Tel: 054-2060301 www.atartrio.com

SHOPPING & FASHION The following index is a short sample of Israel's best shopping establishments. You are welcome to send us your personal recommendations to mailto:mail@helloisrael.net

Country - Wide Fine Jewelry H.Stern In all major hotels H.Stern is one of the best-known international jewelers with boutiques at all major hotels. Hilton Tel Aviv, (03) 5249616, David Citadel,Jerusalem, (02) 6243606, Hilton Queen of Sheba Promenade Eilat, (08) 6331525 & Ben Gurion Airport. Miller A special selection of models and designs by world’s most famous jewelry designers and a unique variety of own crafted jewels. For store locations see ad on page 3. Main store: 157 Dizengoff St. Tel: Tel (03) 5249383.

Arad Factory - Tel: (02) 9903528 www.deadseashop.co.il Fashion Gottex A wide selection of swim and beach wear. Main store, 62 Anilevitch St. Tel Aviv. Tel. (03) 5373879 www.gottex.com

Del-Arte Colorful home accessories 9 Ashtori HaFarchi St. Tel (03) 5466993, www.del-arte.co.il

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Basel Quarter Fashion Yalduti Infants and children’s fashion 34 Basel St. Tel. (03) 5465694 Mother Land Exclusive importer maternity wear, strollers, prams and more. 38 Basel St. Tel. (03) 5460611 www.motherland.co.il

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AXELA Designer clothing, bathing suits, handbags, accessories and more... 96 Ben Yehuda St. Tel. (03) 5275371, 077-2012530 Caf’e Bizarre Street fashion and accessories 150 Ben Yehuda St. www.cafebizarre.co.il OLIVIA Elite fashion for women 218 Ben Yehuda St., Tel. (03) 6044197

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Inn7 Premium street wear brands 177 Ben Yehuda St., Tel. (‭0 ‭ ‭ 3) 6201022

Menifa Glass works, jewelry, ethnic works 1 Alkalai St. Tel. (03) 6054505

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Beauty Sea of Life Stores Tel Aviv - Tel: (03) 5292981 Netanya - Tel: (09) 8325567 Tiberias - Tel: (04) 6715204 Ein Bokek at Ein Hatchelet Tel: (02) 9903525 Neve Midbar, Dead Sea North Tel: (02) 9401818 Eilat - Tel: 052-5910006 Head Office - Tel: (02) 9903500

Leather bags and shoes by top Israeli designer, 34 Basel St. Tel. (03) 5440573 www.daniellalehavi.com

Hagar Satat Jewelry, 37 Basel St., Tel (03) 6023718

Déjà Vu Designers Eyewear 121 Ben Yehuda St. Tel. (03)5275278

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Shell Yaell Contemporary shell craft design 187 Ben Yehuda St.

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Souvenirs Raphael's Original handmade crafts by talented Israeli designers. 94 Ben Yehuda St. Tel. (03) 5273619 Beauty AHAVA Hiton Hotel (Lobby) Hayarkon Street – Gan Haatzama’ut Tel. (03) 5220120 Dizengoff Street Fashion BANKER Israeli designers and imported men and women’s fashion 210 Dizengoff St.

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Shopping & fASHION Tel. (03) 5290358 Banot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Loulou Liam Israeli womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designer 212 Dizengoff St. Tel. (03) 5291175 Block 190 Trendy international premium brand store, 190 Dizengoff St., Tel. (03) 5279951 Claude Samuel Supremely elegant eyewear 17 Dizengoff St. Tel: (03) 6208882 Claudette Zorea Israeli womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designer 236 Dizengoff St., Tel. (03) 542447 Couple Of Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoe designers 207 Dizengoff St., Tel.(03) 6044451 David Sasson Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fashion, 170 Dizengoff St. Tel. (03) 5298536 www.davidsassoon.co.il Dorin Frankfurt Israeli womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designer 164 Dizengoff St. Tel. (03) 5270379 www.dorinf.com Imuma Unique handmade shoes by Israeli designers. 114 Dizengoff St. Tel. 077-4430632

Dori Csengeri Hand embroidered jewelry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; featured in Vogue Magazine 242 Dizengoff St. Tel. (03) 6043273 www.doricsengeri.com

TES Handbag designer 12 HaRakevet St.Tel. (03) 5601482 www.teschic.com

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Tifa-Arts Imprinted Art â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Leather accessories,ceramics and glass works and more. 2 Levontin St. Tel: 052-2660250, 052-2369606, www.tifa-arts.com

Bauhaus Center 99 Dizengoff St. Excellent selection of books and functional designs, Tel. (03) 5220249 Antiquariat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; M.Pollak Israelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and most renowned firm (1899) for antique maps and prints of the Holy Land. Lithographs and etching from 16th century; Art Deco, Jewish art, antiquarian and rare books. King George St. Tel. (03) 5281336, 5288613. MAZAL TOV Israeli gifts and jewelry to bring back home with you. Starts from 1$ [full VAT refund]. 159 Dizengoff st., Tel Aviv. Gan Hahashmal The Gan Hahashmal (Electricity Garden) lies between the streets of Allenby, Yehuda Halevy, Barzilay & Hahashmal. This is where you will find a concentration of cutting-edge boutiques, studios of apparel and accessory designers. Fashion

Salon Malka Wide selection of swim and beach wear. 160 Dizengoff St. Tel. (03) 5228558

Shine Israeli womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designer 12 HaRakevet St. Tel. (03) 5601658

Accessories

Amaro Jewelry, 226 Dizengoff St., Tel. (03) 5242479

Ruby Star Jewelry, Levontin 28 St. Tel. 077-5606500

Souvenirs

Kikar Hamedina He BeEyar St., Hamedina Square. The most exclusive shopping district in Israel where you will find the biggest fashion name brands â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from Bulgari to Armani Fashion Amor Fashion and accessories designed by the best: Valentino, Fendi, D&G, etc 6 and 74 He BeEyar St. Tel. (03) 6967587, 6956533 Helga Design Imported premium brands for women 12 Heh Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Iyar St. Tel. (03) 6955488 Mika Leather wear for women 48 Heh Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Iyar St. Tel. (03) 5468150 TACTIC Imported premium brands for men and women, 32 Heh Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Iyar St., Tel. (03) 6967173 Ada Handbags, Accessories, Clothing 6 Heh Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Iyar St., Tel. (03) 6956701 Accessories TimesQuare Watch Boutique 62 Heh Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Iyar St., Tel. (03) 6040767 Souvenirs

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Shopping & fASHION Florentine Accessories Skalski Leather Boutique Original designs of fine leather accessories, bags, purses and belts. 19 Aboulafia St. Tel: (03)6834505 www.skalskidesign.com Neve Tzedek Fashion Sigal Dekel Israeli designer for women’s fashion 15 Achva St. (on the corner of Shabazi St.), Tel. (03) 5165224 Accessories Agas and Tamar Jewelry 43 Shabazi St. Tel. (03) 5168421 Mishkafayim Eyewear boutique 14 Shabazi St., Tel. (03)5166202 Ayala Bar Jewelry36 Shabazi St. Tel. (03) 5100082 Souvenirs

Badim Exquisite textile shop 42 Shabazi St. Tel. (03) 5164269 Sheinkin Street Fashion Story Trendy international premium brand store, 60 Sheinken St. Tel. (03) 560391 Hashmal 15 Street fashion, 34 Sheinkin St., Tel. (03) 6291119 Accessories Michal Negrin Romantic, imaginary colorful jewelry by world-wide known Israeli designer 37 Sheinkin St. Tel. (03) 5252752 www.michalnergin.com Tel Aviv Port Tel Aviv’s old port (“Namal Tel Aviv” in Hebrew), dating back to 1936, has been renovated into a trendy complex where you can shop and eat; at night, go clubbing or bar hopping. www.namal.co.il Fashion Bait Ba'Namal

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“Empowering Women” is the basic statement reflected in comme il faut’s Bait Ba'Namal, a shopping center focused on women’s needs. Hangar 26, Tel (03)6041025 www.baitbanamal.co.il Souvenirs & Accessories Idit Jewelry and Judaica designs 1 Yordei Hasira, Tel. (03) 5440067 www.iditjewelry.com Galilee’s Galilee’s are proud to present the very best of the Galilee, an authentic series of selected products created by hand, produced from the land, and harvested from nature. Bait Ba’Namal, Hangar 26, Tel Aviv Port. Sun-Thur 10am-10pm, Fri 10am4pm, Sat 11am-10pm Tel: (03) 5442834, www.galilees.co.il Gal Designs A special collection of unique garments and accessories made from colorful, especially designed fabrics. All items are handmade in limited editions. Bait Ba’Namal, Hangar 26, Tel Aviv Port, Sun-Thur 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 11am-10pm Tel: (03) 5461568

Shopping & fASHION LE'ELA This unique shop is a true palace of Israeli design, offering various household items, appliances, fashion accessories and more. Bait Ba’Namal, Hangar 26, Tel Aviv Port. Sun-Thur 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 11am-10pm Tel: 0544 627410 Sisters A women-friendly sex shop. Official importers of the Fun Factory brand from Germany. Bait Ba’Namal, Hangar 26, Tel Aviv Port. Sun-Thur 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 11am-10pm Tel: (03) 5466906, www.sisters.co.il

Ramat Gan I.D.C Israel Diamond Center The largest selection diamonds and jewelry at wholesale prices. Gemological certificate and international guarantee for each item. All purchases are tax-exempt with 16.5% VAT refund. 1 Jabotinsky St. Ramat-Gan. For a free pick-up from your hotel call Tel. (03) 5757979.

This store carries special commemorative medals, watches, various framed memorabilia, and modern and ancient coins and jewelry. Open Sunday-Thursday 9 am-6 pm, Friday 9 am-1 pm. Mamilla Mall (near Jaffa Gate), Jerusalem. Tel.(02) 625-9294. www.coins.co.il. Beauty AHAVA Alrov Mamilla Avenue Tel.(02) 6243929 Ein Bokek Beach Ein Ha’tchelet Shopping Mall Dead Sea – Israel, Tel. (08) 9952073 Massada Mountain Tel: (08) 6584319/27 AHAVA Visitor Center Dead Sea Laboratories Plant Tel. (02) 9945117, (02) 9945123 Fax. (02) 9945122 Yaffo Street

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Khalifa Shoes The largest selection in the world of Teva Naot. 44 Jaffa St. (corner of Rav Kook St., Opposite the Zion Square), Jerusalem. Sun. – Thurs. 8:30am – 7:30pm, Fri. 8:30am – 2:30pm. Tel: (02) 6257027 www.khalifashoes.com

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Osteria Da Fiorella Only the best “vera cucina italiana” (authentic Italian cuisine) is what you will be treated to when dining at this family run, simple yet quaint and elegant Italian eatery. There are two sparkling floors divided into cozy dining areas and the décor both on the outside and the inside add to the atmosphere with the reds, greens and whites of the Italian flag. The menu includes most of the traditional Italian dishes, plus special Roman-Jewish home-style treats. The food is simple, yet excellently prepared and is the kind of food that is remarkably similar to that found in many small and unpretentious restaurants throughout Italy. Start with the warming Pasta e fagioli, a bean soup with pasta and then for a main enjoy the Scallopina alla Marsala, veal scallops dipped in herbed flour and sautéed in butter and Marsala wine. For dessert there is no

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resisting the absolutely delicious home-made tiramisu. The homely and intimate atmosphere, authentic food and very personal service make for a refreshing and enjoyable eating experience. 148 Ben Yehuda, Tel Aviv. Tel: (03) 5248818

Claire Fashion Charming boutique located close to the Old City in the upscale neiberhood of Baka, near the German Colony. The owners, a Parisian couple, offer imports from France, Italy and England as well as Israeli made garments. 54 Derech Beit lechem St. Tel. (02)6232833 Souvenirs Hutsot Hayotzer Jerusalem artists display their creations in this art center. Open Sunday-Thursday 10 am-5 pm, Friday 10 am-2 pm. Across the street from Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem. www.hutzot-hayotzer.com. Khader M. Baidun and Sons Covering nearly an entire block and includes beautiful jewelry, wellpreserved Bronze Age jugs and other antiquities. Daily 10:30 am-4 pm. 20 Via Dolorosa, Old City, Jerusalem. Tel. (02) 6261469. www.baidun.com. Palestinian Pottery East Jerusalem shop features a fine selection of pottery crafted by the Balian family, whose works have been exhibited all over the world, including Washington D.C.’s Smithsonian Museum. Open MondaySaturday 9 am-4 pm. 14 Nablus Road, Jerusalem. Tel. (02) 6282826. www.palestinianpottery.com.

dining out The index of restaurants listed below is a mere taste of the culinary experience that Israel has to offer. These establishments represent our selection of eateries that are really worth a visit. If you wish to add to this list with a personal recommendation, feel free to drop us an email on: mail@helloisrael.net Price Levels: Inexpensive - up to NIS 70 Moderate - NIS 80 to 150 High - NIS 160 and up

TEL AVIV-YAFFO

11am-1.00 am, 27 HaBarzel St, Ramat HaChayal. Reservations only, Tel. (03) 6444345 Price Level: High Thai House Authentic Thai cuisine. Sun-Sat. noon-midnight. 8 Bograshov St, Reservations optional, Tel. (03) 5178568, Price Level: Moderate Yakimono - upscale Japanese Sun-Fri-noon-5.00pm, noon-12.30am, Sat. noon-12.30am, 19 Rothschild Blvd, Reservations only, Tel. (03) 5175171, Price Level: High Bar & Restaurant

Asian Sakura - Japanese A tiny gem; authentic Japanese restaurant, favoured by Japanese ex-pats. Sun-Sat noon-midnight, 79 King George St, Tel. (03) 6212900, Price Level: Moderate Sushi Samba - Japanese fusion The Tel-Aviv branch of the successful restaurant chain. Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine. Sun-Fri noon-1.00am, Sat

Juz & Loz The famously Lesbian chefs make superb dishes from whatever they find fresh in the Carmel Market. The menu is hand-typed in Hebrew only. Intimate, warm atmosphere with candlelight, flea-market furniture and Arab pop music. Sun-Thur. 12.30 pm – 3.30 pm, 6.30 pm -3 am, 51 Yehuda Halevi St Reservations not accepted – and there’s always a queue, Tel (03) 5606385, Price Level: Moderate

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Nanouchka Authentic Georgian (Eastern Europe) restaurant. After 10.30 pm it becomes a crowded bar scene with excellent DJs. Sun-Sat. noon – last customer 28 Lilienblum St, Tel. (03) 5162254 Price Level: Moderate Kibbutz B’Ir Creating a familiar atmosphere of communal living with good music and great food at excellent prices. Sun-Sat from 8pm. 4 Kaplan St., Tel: 050-6664722 Price Level: Inexpensive Sheila Trendy Sheila combines excellent cuisine and an easy, bar-style ambience. Sun-Thur. 7pm-midnight, Fri-Sat 1pm-midnight, 182 Ben Yehuda St Reservations recommended Tel. (03) 5221224, Price Level: Moderate Tapeo Tapas bar Sun-Sat. 19.00-last customer, Haarbaa 16, Reservations recommended, Tel. (03) 6240484, Price Level: Moderate Nana Bar A romantic bistro with a charming patio and a private room that becomes a lively bar towards the smaller hours of the night. Sun-Sat noon-1.00am. 1 Ahad Ha’am St, Neve Tzedek, Reservations recommended, Tel. (03) 5161915 Price Level: Moderate Bistro

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Caffe Tazza D’oro A charming café with good food and the best coffee in town. Sun-Fri 7.30am-midnight, Sat 8.30am- midnight, 6 Ahad Ha’am St, Neve Tzedek. No Reservations required, Tel. (03) 5166329 Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate

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Adora Mediterranean cuisine by the young and promising Chef Avi Biton. MonThur. noon-5pm, 7pm-midnight, Fri. noon-4pm, 9pm-midnight, Sat. 9am5pm, 7pm-midnight. 226 Ben Yehuda St, Reservations only, Tel. (03) 6050896, Price Level: Moderate Brasserie M&R Tel Aviv’s most popular brasserie is a consistent favorite with the critics 70 Ibn Gvirol St, Dinner Reservations recommended, Tel. (03) 6967111 Price Level: Moderate Dallal Well-prepared, imaginative comfort

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Dining out food served in an elegantly renovated Ottoman-era home. Sun-Sat. noon-midnight. Kol Israel Haverim St (corner of Shabazi St), Neve Tzedek Reservations recommended, Tel. (03) 5109292 Price Level: Moderate Fish & Seafood Beni HaDayag (Beni the fisherman) Middle Eastern salads (mezze) and a variety of fish and meat, always grilled to perfection. Sun-Sat. 10am-1.00am. 1Yorday HaSira St, Tel Aviv Port, Reservations optional ,Tel (03) 5440518, Price Level: Moderate Carmela BaNachala The beautifully renovated, early twentieth-century building is the perfect setting for the chef’s Mediterranean cuisine. Sun-Thurs. noon-11pm, Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 10am-10pm. 46 HaTavor St, (on the outskirts of the Carmel Market) Reservations recommended, Tel (03) 5161417, Price Level: High Chloelys Located in Ramat-Gan’s diamond district, 5 minutes’ from Tel Aviv, this exclusive chef’s restaurant is one of the best fish restaurants in Israel. Sun-Fri noon – 11.30 pm, Sat. noon – 4 pm 16 Abba Hillel St, Ramat Gan Reservations only, Tel. (03) 5752445 www.chlolys.rest-e.co.il, Price Level: High Fortuna Del Mar With its fabulous location and array of exciting dishes, this restaurant offers a memorable seaside dining experience. Open daily. 9.30 am – 11pm 14 Peri Eliezer St (Tel Aviv’s marina, near the Carlton Hotel) Reservations recommended. Tel. (03) 5236730, Price Level: Moderate Manta Ray One of the most popular restaurants in Tel Aviv, this excellent seafood restaurant is famous for its opening mezze (Mediterranean appetizers) Open Daily. 9am-midnight Alma Beach (by the Etzel House Museum parking lot), Reservations only, Tel. (03) 5174773, Price Level: Moderate-High Mul Yam The restaurant creative kitchen offers fine plates using premium sea products from around the world. The first and only Israeli restaurant to be included in Les Grandes Tables Du Monde. Sun-Fri. 12.30 pm-3.30 pm, 7.30 pm-11pm Sat. 1.00pm-4.00 pm 7.30 pm-11 pm, Hangar 24, Tel Aviv Port, Reservations only, Tel. (03) 5469920, Price Level: High

Turqouise Changing menu with local and imported fish and seafood, good wine menu and attentive staff has made this restaurant a favorite. Sun-Thurs. 10am-midnight, Fri-Sat. 9.30ammidnight. 6 Rosenblum Herzl St, Sea& Sun Complex Reservations only Tel (03) 6996370, Price Level: Moderate-High French Messa One of the most beautiful restaurants in Israel with an impressive white onwhite dining room and an equally lavish all-black bar. This Levantine chef’s kitchen evokes the flavors of the Middle East with fancy continental flourishes. Sun-Sat. noon -3.30 pm, 7 pm-12 am 19 HaArba’a St, Reservations only, Tel. (03) 6856859, Price Level: High Yoezer Wine Bar Located in an Ottoman-era Jaffa building, Yoezer has one of the most comprehensive wine menus in Israel. French-inspired cuisine. Sun-Fri. 12.30pm-1.00am, Sat 11.00 am-1.00

pm, 2 Yoeser IshHabira, Jaffa (near the Clock Tower). Reservations recommended, Tel. (03) 6839115 Price Level: High Italian Bellini The Bellini restaurant is located in the Suzanne Dellal Centre, in Neve Tzedek. It features a selection of antipasti and classical Italian starters, followed by dishes starring pasta, fish, meat and seafood. Open Daily from noon to midnight. 6 Yechieli st. Suzanne Dellal Centre, Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv. For reservations (03)5178486 Cantina An Italian restaurant that is a hangout for local celebs, Sun-Sat noon-midnight. 71 Rothschild Blvd. Reservations only, Tel. (03) 6205051, Price Level: Moderate-High Ernesto A great authentic Italian restaurant

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Dining out with a charming balcony for outdoor sitting. 90 Ben Yehuda St. Tel: (03)5273394, Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate Herbert Samuel Jonathan Roshfeld’s elegant restaurant is a critics’ favourite Sun-Sat. 12.30pm- 12.30am. 6 Koifman St, Reservations only Tel. (03) 5166516, Price Level: High Osteria da Fiorella Serves delicious authentic Italian cuisine, in a quaint and elegant style. 148 Ben Yehuda St. Reservations recommended. Tel: (03) 5248818 Price Level: Moderate Pronto Top recommendation for fine northern Italian cuisine, Sun-Sat. 12.30pm-1.00am. 26 Nachmani St, Reservations recommended, Tel (03) 5660915, Price Level: High Tony Vespa Excellent “Rome Style” rectangular shaped pizza slices sold by weight. Sun-Sat. noon-2am. 267 Dizengoff St (03) 5460000, Price Level: Inexpensive Toto Critics love the Mediterraneaninfluenced cuisine at this airy, stylish restaurant, Sun-Sat. noon-midnight. 4 Berkovitch St (behind the Tel Aviv Museum of Art), Reservations only, Tel (03) 6935151, (03) 6935152, Price Level: High Kosher Bruno Mediterranean cuisine with an open kitchen and a great view. Sun-Thur 12 pm-4.00.pm, 7.00.pm11 pm, Azrieli Center, 3rd floor Reservations recommended, Tel. (03) 6093030, Price Level: High Liliot Meat dishes with Californian and Mediterranean influences. The restaurant hires and trains at risk youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. Sun-Thur noon - 11pm, Fri 11am-4.00 pm, Sat8.00 pm-11p.m, 4 Weizmann St (AsiaHouse)Reservations only, Tel. (03) 6091331, Price Level: High Shmulik Cohen Traditional dishes that your Polish grandmother used to make. Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Friday till 4pm. 146 Herzl St Tel. (03) 6810222 Price Level: Inexpensive

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Pasha Turkish and Kurdish cuisine Sun-Thur. noon-midnight, Fri. 12p,5pm, Sat. 8pm-1am, 8 HaArba’a St Tel. (03) 5617778, Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate Meat A Place for Meat True to its name – a carnivore’s heaven serving the finest cuts of home-aged meat. Mon-Sat. noon-16pm, 7pm-midnight, 64 Shabazi St, Neve Tzedek, Reservations optional, Tel (03) 5104020, Price Level: Moderate-High Boccaccio Mediterranean-Italian cuisine An intimate dining experience with a glimpse of the sea. Sun-Sat. noon-midnight. 106 Hayarkon St (in front of Dan Hotel). Reservations recommended, Tel (03) 03.5246837 Price Level: Moderate Charcuterie Home-made sausages and fine meat dishes complemented by the old market streets of beautiful Jaffa, Mon-Sat. noon-5pm, 7pm-2am, 3 Rabbi Hanina St, Jaffa, Reservations only, Tel (03) 6828843 Price Level: Moderate-High Stefan Braun Levantine-style kebabs and salads served in a romantic, Ottomanstyle setting, Sun-Sat. noon-2am, 99 Allenby St (in the courtyard), Reservations recommended, Tel (03) 5604725, Price Level: Moderate Mid-Eastern Abu Hassan One of the most famous hummus joints in Israel Sun-Fri. 8am - till the hummus is finished (usually around 2pm), 1 HaDolphin St, Jaffa, Price Level: Inexpensive Dr. Shakshuka Tripoli cuisine, with an emphasis on the baked egg-and-tomato dish called shakshuka Sun-Thur. 8am-midnight, Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 8pm-midnight, 3 Beit Eshel, Jaffa, No reservations required, Price Level: Inexpensive Pini BaHatzer Facing the beach where Jaffa and Tel Aviv meet, this restaurant serves Turkish and Kurdish cuisine. Enjoy the outside terrace at sunset.Sun-Sat. 9am-11.30pm, 6 Nahum Goldman Boardwalk, Jaffa. Reservations recommended Tel (03) 6822111 Price Level: Moderate-High

Sun-Sat 8am-midnight, 252 Ben Yehuda St, 117 Dizengoff St/ 57 Weitzman St, Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate Caffe Tazza D’oro A charming café with good food and the best coffee in town. Sun-Fri. 7.30am-midnight, Sat 8.30am- midnight, 6 Ahad Ha’am St, Neve Tzedek. No Reservations required Tel (03) 5166329 Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate Shine Slick and trendy, this café by day becomes a happening bar scene at night. Sun-Thur. 8.30am-12.30am, Fri 8.30am-6pm, Sat 10am-12.30am, 38 Shlomo HaMelech St Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate

Jerusalem Asian Sakura Sun-Sat. noon-midnight 31 Jaffa St, Reservations optional Tel. (02) 6235244 Price Level: Moderate-high Bar & Restaurant Adom Wine bar with a good menu of Mediterranean meat and fish dishes. Sun-Fri. 12.30pm-4.30pm, 7pm-2am, Sat. 1pm-2am, 31 Jaffa St Reservations optional 057.9382169 Price Level: Moderate-High Colony In an industrial building this bistro becomes a lively bar in the smaller hours. Sun-Sat. noon-last customer 7 Beit Lechem Rd. Tel. (02) 6729955 Price Level: Moderate-high Bistro Chakra Bar-restaurant serving upscale meat and fish dishes with an imaginative Mediterranean twiSt Sun-Sat. 6pm-3am, 41 King George (under Cafe Joe) Reservations optional Tel. (02) 6252733 Price Level: Moderate-High Fish & SeaFood Dolphin Yam A Jerusalem landmark for seafood. Sun-Sat. noon-1am. 9 Ben Shatach St Reservationsz recommended Tel. (02) 6232272 Price Level: Moderate French

Cafes 10 Idelson Delicious pastries and cakes and excellent (mostly fish& dairy) dishes,

Arcadia One of Israel’s top gourmet restaurants, serving French cuisine in a beautifully renovated classic

Dining out Jerusalem stone building, Sun-Fri. 12.30pm-3pm, 7pm-10.30pm, Sat. 1pm-4pm, 10 Agrippas St (in the alley), Reservations only (02) 6249138, Price Level: High Italian Cielo North Italian cuisine in an intimate atmosphere.Sun-Thur, Sat. 1pm-4pm, 6.30pm-11.30pm, Fri. 6.30pm11.30pm, 18, Ben Sira St, Reservations only, Tel. (02) 6251132 Price Level: Moderate-High Paradiso An Italian café that is a Jerusalem establishment. Sun-Thur. noonmidnight, Fri. 10am- midnight, Sat. 11am-midnight, 36 Keren Hayesod St, No Reservations, Price Level: Moderate Kosher Buffalo Steakhouse A serious name for a serious game: the enthusiastic consumptions of thick slabs of deliciously seared animal flesh. Buffalo is next logical step in the fairly recent development of a genuine kosher steakhouse culture in Jerusalem. Sun.- Thur. 12am to Last Customer; Sat. One hour after sundown until Last Customer. 54 Emek Refaim st., German Colony, Jerusalem. Kosher/ Rabbinate. Tel (02) 5611325 Price Level: Moderate Eucalyptus Biblical - Israeli cuisine. Sun-Thur. 12.30pm-11pm, Sat. 7.30pm-11pm 7 Horcanus St , Reservations only Tel. (02) 6232864 Price Level: Moderate La Guta French cuisine, Sun-Thur. 12.30pm4pm, 6pm-11pm, Fri. 12.30pm-4pm,

Sat. 7pm-midnight, 34 Beit Lechem Way, Reservations only, Tel. (02) 6232322, Price Level: Moderate-High Olive Occupying part of a Templar building midway down Emek Refaim Street is Olive, the quintessential Germany Colony restaurant, offering international-styled kosher meat menu with Mediterranean flair. Sun- Thu, 12:00 to midnight; Sat motzaei Shabbat to midnight. 36 Emek Refaim St., German Colony, Jerusalem.Kosher/Rabbinate, Tel (02)5611102 Price Level: Moderate Olive & Fish Located on Jabotinsky Street right across the street from Liberty Bell Park and affording a view of Yemin Moshe’s famous windmill and the Old City, Olive & Fish specializes in various preparations of fish, beef. Non-carnivores might have to make do with soup and salad. Sun. -Thur., 12am to midnight; Saturday, one hour after sundown. 2 Jabotinsky St.,Yemin Moshe/Talbieh, Jerusalem. Kosher/Rabbinate, (02) 566-5020 Price Level: Moderate Scala Chef kitchen and upscale bar combining true elegance and urban lifestyle with contemporary taste. The David Citadel Hotel, 7 King David St., Jerusalem Reservations (02) 6212030 www.scala-rest.com Meat Piero’s Table Restaurant In this tiny joint with one table only, Piero has served for the past 40 years a changing menu of great meat dishes. Sun-Thur 6pm-1am, Sat 8pm-1am. 82 Agrippas St Reservations only 054.6381687 Price Level: Moderate

Mid-Eastern Abu Shukri Lebanese Restaurant The restaurant specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine, with a large verity of local meat specialties, including Palestinian-style chicken on a bed of rice, stuffed vegetables, Hummus and all the Arab salads you could want (techina, tabouleh, moussaka) and more. Sun.- Fri. 9:30am until last customer; Sat. 9am to 9pm. 5 Ein Kerem St., Ein Kerem. (02) 643-9499 Price Level: Inexpensive

Herzliya & Netanya Asian Kyoto Sun-Thur. 12.30pm-4pm, 7pm-1am, Fri-Sat. 1pm-1am, 7 Shenkar St, Herzilya Pituach, Reservations only Tel. (09) 9587770, Price Level: Moderate-High Yakiniko Tanka Exclusive Japanese grill restaurant offering a unique experience in private rooms each with a center grill. Diners cook their own cuts of meat or fish.Sun-Fri. 7pm-midnight, Sat.12.30pm-4pm, 7pm-midnight 9 Maskit St, Herzilya Pituach Reservations only Tel. (09) 9580322 Price Level: High Zozobra Sun-Sat. noon-midnight 7 Shenkar St, Herzilya Pituach, Reservations optional Tel. (09) 9577077 Price Level: Moderate Bistro Rocca Beautiful sea-front location on Herzliya, Sun-Sat. noon-midnight 8 Ramat Yam St, Hertzilya Pituach Reservations recommended Tel. (09) 9515122 Price Level: Moderate-High Sebastian Sun-Thur. 8am-2am, Fri. 9am-3am, Sat. 9am-2am, 33 Maskit St, Herzilya Pituach, Reservations recommended Tel. (09) 9513939, Price Level: Moderate

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Segev Sun-Sat. 7pm-1am 16 Shenkar St, Herzliya Pituach Reservations only Tel. (09) 9580410 Kosher Price Level: High Fish & Seafood Shuri-Buri Sun-Sat. 12.30pm-12.30 am 122 Medinat HaYehudim, Herzilya Pituach Reservations recommended Tel. (09) 9543194, (09) 9565115 Price Level: Moderate

Dining out Yam-7 Sun-Thur. 12.30pm-2am, Fri-Sat. 1pm-2am 122 Ramat Yam St, Herzilya Pituach, Reservations optional, Tel. (09) 9566950 Price Level: Moderate Kosher Meat and Wine Co. Kosher grilled meat complemented by a good selection of wines. SunThur. noon-1am, Sat. 7.30pm-1am 15 Shenkar St, Herzilya Pituach Reservations recommended Tel. (09) 9567006, Price Level: Moderate Italian Joya Sun-Sat. noon-midnight, 9 Shenkar St, Herzilya Pituach, Reservations recommended, Tel. (09) 9566299 Price Level: Moderate Cafes Max Brenner’s Chocolate Bar Decadent desserts, homemade chocolate, excellent coffee Sun-Sat. 9am-2am, 8 Ha Menofim St, Herzilya Pituach, No Reservations needed, Price Level: Moderate

Haifa & North Bistro The Witch’s and the Milkman’s Casserole Perched on a high peak in the Golan, this restaurant serves excellent meat / fish / diary casseroles. Ideal for cold winter dinners accompanied by a good bottle of wine.

Sun. 10am-11pm, Mon-Thur. noonmidnight, Sat. 10am-midnight Moshav Nimrod Ramat Hagolan, Reservations highly recommended Tel (04) 6870049, Price Level: Moderate-High Mid-Eastern Sela HaNotrim Gourmet food with private dining at a charming Arab family. Minimum of 4 guests.Moshav Rama in the northern Galil Reservations Reservations only Tel (04) 9986483, 050.5434454 Price Level: Moderate-High El Rida Good Levantine cuisine restaurant located in a beautifully renovated old house.Sun-7pm-1am, MonSat.1pm-1am 23 El Bishra St (across from the clock tower), Nazareth Reservations optional, Tel (04) 6084404, Price Level: Moderate Fish & Seafood Uri Buri One of the most famous restaurants in Israel, Uri Buri serves imaginative fish dishes inspired by local produce. Sun-Sat. noon-11pm, HaHagana St (Lighthouse Courtyard) Akko (Old City) Reservations optional, Tel. (04) 9552212, Price Level: Moderate-High Kosher Roberg Mediterranean cuisine with international influences. The restaurant has a marvelous view of the Kinneret and the Golan Heights. Sun-Thur 12.30pm-10pm, Fri. 12.30pm-7pm Moshav LeBanim (neat the northern-west side of the Kinneret) Reservations recommended, Tel. (04) 6715656 Price Level: Moderate

Tzel HaTamar (Palm Tree’s shadow) Tranquil location offering primarily meat and fish.Sun-Sat. noon-midnight At the entrance to Kibbutz Ashdot Ya’acov, just outside Tiberias Reservations recommended Tel. (04) 6756688, Price Level: Moderate-High HaTachana (The Station) One of the best steak restaurants in Israel. People make special trips up north just to eat here. Sun-Sat. noon-midnight, 10 HaRishonim, Metulla, Reservations recommended, Tel (04) 6944810 Price Level: Moderate-High

Eilat & South Bistro Josephine The best French cuisine in town. Mon-Sat. 6pm-midnight, 3 Eilat St, Reservations recommended Tel (08) 6323787, Price Level: Moderate-High Asian Yakimono (kosher) A kosher Japanese restaurant located on the 12th floor of the Hilton Sheba Hotel,Sun-Thur 4pm-midnight, Sat 7.30pm-midnight, 8 Antib St (Hilton Sheba Hotel), Reservations recommended, Tel. (08) 6306793, Price Level: Moderate-High Fish & Seafood Edi’s Hiding Place Sun-Sat 6pm-midnight, 8 Eilat St Reservations optional, Tel (08) 6371137, Price Level: Moderate

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Muskat Gourmet dishes made from the freshest products (the restaurant is supervising its own cattle farm and organic garden). A romantic décor with a superb view. Mon-Fri. 6.30pm-10pm, Sat. 1pm-midnight Mitzpe Haymim Spa Hotel, Rosh Pina Reservations recommended, Tel. (04) 6994523, Price Level: High

Lawrence The best gourmet kosher cuisine in Eilat.Sun-Thur, Sat. 7pm-11pm North Promenade, Herods Vitals Hotel Reservations recommended Tel (08) 6380115, (08) 6380000 Price Level: Moderate-High

Limousine One of the best steak houses in Israel. Mon-Sat. noon-1am Industrial area (look for the signs), Ramat Yishay, Reservations

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recommended, Tel. (04) 9533173 Price Level: Moderate-High

Meat Pedro Mon-Sat. 6pm-11pm 14 Ye-Elim Blvd (the old city center), Reservations recommended, Tel (08) 6379504 Price Level: Moderate-High

night life Hours: Bars open at about 21:00 and Clubs open at midnight and stay open until dawn. Dress Code: Casual and trendy. Reservation: Advance reservations for bars and clubs are not customary.

Zizi-Tripo World’s best DJs in the trendiest dance club in Tel Aviv. 7 Carlebach St. Tel: (03) 5611597

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Ashmoret Vibrant bar/club that hosts an impressive selection of parties. 10 Rothschild Blvd. Tel: 077-5600503

Cerveza 174 Dizengoff St. Tel: (03) 5293277

Dance Bars

Iika 148 Dizengoff St. Tel: 054-8030706

Blackbook 37 Menahem Begin Rd.

HaMinzar 60 Allenby St. Tel: (03) 5173015

Hachalonot HaGvohim (High Windows) Stylish 3-floor mega bar. 113 Ha’Hashmonaim St. Reservations Tel: 077-4000600

Mike’s Place 86 Herbert Samuel St. Tel: 054-9292553

Clubs Cat and Dog 23 Carlebach St. HaOman 17 Mega dance club that hosts famous international DJs. 88 Abarbanel St. Tel: (03) 6813636 Maxim The place to go on Friday nights (after 11 pm). 48 King George St. Theater Club This large club offers many entertainment areas including a stage and three large bars. 10 Yerushalaim Blvd, Jaffa TLV One of Tel Aviv’s biggest nightclubs with state of the art sound and lighting systems. Tel Aviv Port. Tel: (03) 5444194

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Lima Lima Red interior, talented DJ’s and a fun atmosphere. 42 Lillienblum St. Tel: (03) 5600924 Irish Pubs Leo Bloom’s Ziv Towers, 24 Raoul Wallenberg St. Tel: (03) 6482126 Molly Bloom’s 2 Mendele St. Tel: (03) 5221558

Local Bars Armadillo 51 Ahad Ha’am St. Tel: (03) 6205573 Bar Giora 2 Bar Giora St. Tel: 054-8027736

Mike’s Place 86 Raoul Wallenberg St. Tel: 054-4373259 Peacock 14 Marmorek St. Tel: (03) 6868259 Pinxos Tapas Bar 57 Nahalat Binyamin St. Tel: (03) 5665505 Levontin 7 Ultra-hip Bar & performance space. 7 Levontin St. Tel: (03) 5655084 M.A.S.H

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St. Patrick’s at Mike’s Place On March 17th you are invited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish style. Each year, Mike’s Place is the venue for one of the city’s biggest and liveliest holiday parties. Irish music, a bagpipe player, traditional Irish foods, fresh Guinness beer and Irish whiskey along with fun give-aways are the ingredients for a night of merrymaking not to be forgotten. Mike’s Place, 86 Herbert Samuel St, Tel: 054-9292 553 and Raoul Wallenberg 24, Ramat Hahayal Tel: 054-4373259

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night life 275 Dizengoff St. Tel: (03) 6051007 Nanouchka Georgian Food 28 Lillienblum St, Tel: (03) 5162254 Saloona 17 Tirza St. (Noga Quarter), Jaffa. Tel: (03) 5181719 Shalvata Tel Aviv Port. Tel: (03) 5441279 Lounge Bars Abraxas Crowded lounge-bar with live performances and star DJs and a pool table on the second floor. 40 Lillienblum St. Tel: (03) 5104435 Apartment 98 A hip bar designed like a residential apartment. 98 Dizengoff St. Tel: (03) 5228697

An intimate wine bar with excellent food.15 Montefiore St. Tel: (03) 5102923

Jerusalem Dance Bars Studio 72 A party club with special nights for the much younger crowd. 72 Yaffo St. 17 Excellent sound and lighting, hosting the best DJ’s. 17 Haoman St. Tel: (02) 6781658 Local Bars Baktana King George St. opposite Independence Park Gula 30 Yaffo St. Lounge Bars

Gana 71 Newly opened stylish venue. 71 Ibn Gvirol St. Tel: (03) 5290507 Messa Bar Exclusive, stylish & intimate, extension of Messa 5-star restaurant. 19 Ha’arba’a St. Tel: (03) 6856859 223 Trendy bar owned by six star bartenders that have managed some of the city’s top places offering specialty cocktails. 223 Dizengoff St. Tel: (03) 5446537 Wine Bars Jajo Vino Small, chic and stylish. 44 Shabazi St. Tel: (03) 5164557 Wine Bar

Birman Live performances are held every evening. Great Middle Eastern kitchen. 8 Dorot Rishonim St. Tel: (02) 6236115 Cavalier Bar A classy establishment attracting stylish clientele. 1 Ben Sira St. Tel: (02) 6242945 Chakra A resto-bar serving good food with a calm atmosphere. 41 King George St. Tel: (02) 6252733 Mirror Bar Chic decor and shimmering ambience, an elegant yet casual haven to enjoy classic drinks and exclusive cocktails. Mamilla Hotel, 11 King Solomon St., Jerusalem, Tel: (02) 5482230 Shlomtzi Trendy venue with two massive bars. 8 Shlomzion Hamalka St. Tel: (02) 6254999 KOSHER

Maidler’s Pub 126 Moria Rd. Tel (04) 8248754 Morrison Yefe Nof, Carmel Center. Tel: (04) 8383828 Stella 60 Moria Rd. Tel: (04) 8112000 Lounge Bars Beit HaBira 16 Hanasi St, Carmel Center. Tel: 050-8229750

Eilat Ice Space -7°C ice bar, sculptures and slide. Scheduled events for groups, tours and parties. Yam Suf Tower Spiral House. Tel: (08) 6332225 Clubs Blanco King Solomon Hotel, King Solomon’s Promenade. Tel: (08) 6364444 HaTa’asiya 54 4 HaMasger St. (Industrial Zone) Irish Pubs Paddy’s Tourist center on the northern promenade. 8 Beit HaGesher St. Tel: (08) 6376237, 057-8834066 3 Monkeys The best place to meet fellow visitors from abroad. Royal Beach Hotel. Tel: (08) 6368888 Lounge Bars

The Lab Hip performance/exhibition space for live music & art. 28 Hebron Rd., Old train station. Tel: (02) 6292000 KOSHER

Metta Bar Tourist center on the northern promenade. 8 Beit HaGesher St. Tel: 050-7955819, 057-5503636

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Park Avenue 20 Tarshish St. Ofira’s Park. Tel (08) 6333303 or 6338343

Local Bars Barbarosa 8 Pika St, Ahuza. Tel: (04) 8721988 Frangelico

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132 Moria Rd. Tel: (04) 8248839

Red Bar Tourist center on the northern promenade. 8 Beit HaGesher St. Tel :052-5779910

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TRANSPORTATION Egged Lines Railway

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JERUSALEM Hauma Beit Hakerem

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