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Out & About

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Sites & Attractions

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Art & Culture

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out & about The International Arts and Crafts Festival

exhibit their crafts and works of art at the Festival in unique booths and exhibits and demonstrate their creative process. The international exhibit includes authentic and varied arts and crafts from all over the world. The Festival is open every evening (except Fridays) from 18:00 – 23:00 and Saturday from one hour after the end of the Sabbath until midnight. http://artfair.jerusalem.muni.il/

Held at the Hutzot Hayotzer Arts and Crafts Center, Mitchell Gardens and the Merrill Hassenfeld Amphitheater in the Sultan’s Pool, opposite the Tower of David at the foot of the Old City Walls. The Fair, which has taken place for more than thirty years, has become a tradition in Jerusalem and the largest tourist attraction of the Jerusalem summer season.

The 6th Annual Jerusalem Beer Festival

2 - 14 August, Khutzot Hayotzer Jerusalem

The Israeli Pavilion More than one hundred and fifty of the best of Israel’s artist and artisans exhibit paintings, prints, ceramics, metalwork and jewelry, weaving and textiles, Judaica, toys, crafts in various techniques, works in wood and more. The International Pavilion Guest artists and artisans from abroad

The International Arts and Crafts Festival

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18-19 August, The Old Train Station

The 6th annual Jerusalem Beer Festival will take place this year on 18-19 August in the Old Train Station on Derech Hebron in Jerusalem from 18:00 to midnight. Over 50,000 liters of beer from over 100 different brands from all over the world (main stream, local and boutique breweries) will be served at the festival. Over 30,000 locals and tourists - primarily

a young audience – are expected to visit the beer fest. Flavors will include everything from the traditional to strawberry and caramel. In addition to the large variety of beers, visitors will be able to enjoy stands offering many different types of kosher foods, accessories market, beer store selling exclusive

out & about beer brands, common areas, live demonstration of the beer production process and various attractions that together create the perfect beer fest experience. The Jerusalem Beer Festival will feature concerts with popular Israeli bands The Giraffes and Dr. Kasper's Rabbit show. A party hosted by top Israeli DJs will follow the live concerts. Entry to the festival: 30 NIS (25 NIS for students) www.JerusalemBeer.com

Red Sea Jazz Festival 2010 23-26 August, Eilat

The Red Sea Jazz Festival (RSJF) established in 1987 as a four day international jazz festival with 9 concerts per evening, 6 clinics with guest artists and nightly Jam sessions. The festival is held yearly in the last week of August. RSJF strives to introduce to the public the broadest possible musical spectrum, from New Orleans jazz to the contemporary, including Latin and World music. The festival presents guest groups from all around the globe plus Israeli top groups. RSJF is also active in the jazz education field in Israel, promoting original jazz compositions and youth jazz bands. This year same as previous years we are following the tradition of hosting world top jazz performers and also headlining young jazz artists and Israeli groups. Every evening at 19:00 we welcome you to an open concert featuring the best Israeli young jazz groups. During 4 days, the festival will feature 3 different concerts in each of the halls, performed by international and Israeli artists participating in the festival.

Red Sea Jazz Festival - 23-26 August

MAHOLOHET Tel Aviv, Runs Until August 31

Maholohet means “hot dance” in Hebrew. Founded 14 years ago, it has become a hugely popular and very prestigious international modern and classical dance festival, hosted annually in Tel Aviv. Over the past decade or so, Maholohet has become one of the most important international dance festivals of the summer season. It attracts prestigious dance companies from all over the world, as well as dance lovers who often fly in to Israel for an opportunity to see the world’s most innovative and famous dance companies from all over the world gathered in one place. Maholohet showcases veteran and young Israeli creators of dance of all types: modern, Eastern, flamenco,

experimental and performance art mixed with dance. The event is always a memorable experience, and highly recommended. 84 dance performances by leading Israeli and International dance companies will fill the halls all summer long, and the Vertigo Dance Company will perform Birth of the Phoenix outdoors in the courtyard. There are several premieres of Israeli choreographers to look forward to this summer: Rena Sheinfeld, Ronit Ziv, Tamar Borer and Tamara Arda, Einat Ganz, Rachel Erdos, Anat Grigorio, DaNaKa, the Jerusalem Ballet, Elina Pichersky, Kamea Dance Company, Tirza Sapir, Idan Sharabi, Sharon Vazana, Dafi Eltabab and Mami Shimazaki, Sigal Ziv and Portal. All performances will take place at the Suzanne Dellal Centre, 8 Yehieli Street, Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv, 035105656. www.batsheva.co.il

The concerts will be held in three venues: The CLUB with the capacity of 1,000 seats around tables serving food and beverage, the HALL with 2,000 regular seats and the ARENA with 4,000 seats, some arranged gradually overlooking the Red Sea. The Eilat Port is waiting you again, music aficionado, to celebrate the end of the summer vacation with lots of good music and pleasant ambiance complemented by encounters with friends and top musicians from Israel and abroad. Tickets: Castel +972-1-599-52-5354, +972-3-6045000. www.tkts.co.il Bat Sheva Dance Company – Creating Dancers, Photo by Yoav Barel

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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

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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

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Galilee & Golan Heights

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

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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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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.

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SITES & aTTRACTIONS 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

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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

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

Art Museums

New EXHIBITION

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

Tel Aviv Museum of Art: David Lachapelle: Postmodern Pop Photography A selection from the works of provocative photographer David LaChapelle (b. Connecticut, 1963) is exhibited in Israel for the first time, giving a comprehensive view of his unique and daring style of the past twenty years. Alongside familiar subversive photographs originally commissioned for fashion and celebrity editorials, the show explores LaChapelle’s personal projects, created recently as part of his artistic and critical expression. Here he seeks to juxtapose contrasting concepts through their visual representation: hope and despair, growth and devastation, renewal and degeneration. He creates uncommon combinations, surprisingly mixing familiar symbols with anonymous models, creating oxymoronic pictures of the beauty of destruction and the glamour of disaster. The photographs are often laden with symbols and metaphors from devout Christian iconography through the blunt pornography of overdoses and

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

street gangs. LaChapelle takes the photographed image to the extreme of a blunt cliché, which almost collapses into a perfect grotesque due to the redundant color and exaggerated processing; surprisingly, beyond the excess, human gestures and unexpected vulnerability are revealed. Tel Aviv Museum of Art Larry Abramson: Paintings 1975–2010 A comprehensive exhibition of paintings by leading Israeli artist Larry Abramson (b. 1954). Abramson's work comprises mostly of series centered on one leading motif, e.g., The Black Square, The Yellow Square, Anatomical Paintings, Nevo, Columns, Beams, tsooba, ShalomShalom, The Pile, Rose of Jericho; and the most recent series, Yechiam, Home and Panic. Over the years, the series have accumulated more and more images and contexts that serve Abramson as linguistic units, recurring in his work to create each time new painterly sentences. Abramson began painting in the mid-1970s, concurrently with the appearance of new artistic forms in Europe and the USA, especially "New Painting," which challenged the conventions of conceptual and minimalistic neo-avant-garde. Against this background, as an artist challenged by art history and theory, Abramson constructed his painting as a form of inter-era hybrid-painting; painting which, on the one hand, refers to values from the past, yet on the other hand offers an alternative system of ideas and concepts centered on the desire to rehabilitate painting as a relevant medium for the expression of the complicated reality of this place, where he lives.

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.il The Tel Aviv Museum od Art - La Chapelle: Death by Hamburger

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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. Yadid Rubin Plowed Color 1983-2000

Yadid Rubin: Plowed Color Yadid Rubin's paintings offer a new syntax of landscape, which does not correspond with the concepts of subjectivity, intimacy and authenticity through which Israeli art has woven its identity. This is landscape delighting in the "decorative," the "synthetic" and the "beautiful"—terms that were unmentionable for many years in Israeli art's inner circle; these are landscape paintings in which the sense of place and its absence exist side by side, composing a new reality. The exhibition sets out Yadid Rubin's work since the late 1960s. Alongside chapters from his early work—conceptual works and units of paintings of kibbutz life, studio interior and landscape, the exhibition includes paintings from the late 1980s until today, as a crystallized unit: landscape scenes from his life, including field, house, tree, path, horizon line and sun in countless

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 5 Chissin St. Tel: (03) 5289713 Mon-Thurs 10am1pm, 5 pm-7pm, Fri 10am-1pm www.chelouchegallery.com Contemporary by Golconda 117 Herzl St, Tel Aviv. Tel (03) 6822777 Sun 4pm-7pm, Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, l Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 11am-2pm. www.contemporary.co.il

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 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 Paintings By Ioan Iacob The reality of Iacob's paintings is independent and without ties to a world that is devoid of color. The subjects of his paintings are borrowed directly from his immediate surroundings but they do not represent or symbolize or attempt

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Art & CULTURE to show something that is outside of what they actually consist of. One must open one's senses and emotions to Iacob’s world. Runs from June 3-30 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 Litvak Gallery Museum Tower, 4 Berkovitz St., Tel Aviv, Tel: 03-6959496 www.litvak.com Minotaure Gallery 100 Ben Yehuda, Tel Aviv. Tel: (03) 522-8424 Sun-Thur 10:30am-7.30pm, Fri 10:30am-2pm. www.minotaure-telaviv.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

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The Renovated Israel Museum, Jerusalem

Office in Tel Aviv (installation art) 1 Shlomo Hamelech St. Tel: (03) 5254191, Tue-Thurs 2pm-7pm Fri, Sat 11am-1pm www.officeintelavivgallery.com Time Fragments – Motke Blum This award-winning, multi-disciplinary Romanian-born Israeli artist, a holocaust survivor who escaped forced labor in Romania, closes the circle of his past and emphasises the concept of renewal with his latest exhibition of works that have been created from the depth of his experiences and soul which have been “covered with a layer of dust for many years”. The color white is most prominent as the artist endeavours to purify his experiences as a human being in the 20th century using this cleansing color. Runs from April 27-May 21. 8 King Saul Blvd., Tel Aviv. Tel: (03) 6961746 Sun-Thur 9pm- 5pm, Mon, Wed 6pm-8pm. 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. 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 New EXHIBITION A Must Visit to the renewed Israel Museum in Jerusalem In the past month , The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, inaugurated its renewed 20-acre campus, featuring new galleries, orientation facilities, and public spaces, The three-year expansion and renewal project was designed to enhance visitor experience of the Museums art, architecture, and surrounding landscape, in complement to the original architecture and design of the campus. Led by James Carpenter Design Associates of New York and Efrat-Kowalsky Architects of Tel Aviv, the $100-million project also includes the comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration of the Museums three collection wings for archaeology, the fine arts, and Jewish art and life and the reinstallation of its encyclopedic collections. The Museum opens its renewed galleries with a series of exhibitions highlighting new acquisitions and long-held masterpieces across its collections. In addition, to celebrate the projects completion, artists Zvi Goldstein, Susan Hiller, and Yinka Shonibare have curated Artists Choices, a special three-part exhibition that juxtaposes works from all three of the Museums collection wings. The renewed campus will also feature two new monumental commissions Olafur Eliassons Whenever the rainbow appears and Anish Kapoors Turning The World Upside Down, Jerusalem

Art & CULTURE 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

which respond directly to the Museums site and setting. Completing the inauguration of the renewed campus, a special weeklong series of public programs and events is planned, including concerts by prominent Israeli musicians, activities in the galleries for all audiences, and a late-night art and music festival, engaging artists, writers, and performers with the renewed Museum and its landscape. Celebrating the completion of the Israel Museum’s renewed campus, three special exhibitions curated by renowned contemporary artists and drawn from the Museum’s encyclopedic collections, offer a fresh look at its treasures in archaeology, the fine arts, and Jewish art and life. Unique in its scope and character, the project showcases masterpieces from the Museum’s holdings and presents dialogues between the collections and the artists themselves, each of whom is also represented in the Museum’s contemporary art collection. 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

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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 New EXHIBITION Biblelands Museum Angels And Demons - Jewish Magic Through The ages How do you charm a woman? How do you protect babies against the evil demon Lilith? Why would you bury bowls upside-down at the entrance to your home? The magical and mysterious world of Jewish incantations, spells and curses will be revealed in the this exhibition. This thought-provoking exhibition combines archaeology, folklore and superstition in an all encompassing display of amulets, khamsas, jewelry, manuscripts, books of spells and other mystifying objects. Museum Row, 25 Granot St.. Tel: (02) 5611066 Sun-Tue, Thur 9:30am-5:30pm, Wed 9:30am-9:30pm,

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 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

Biblelands Museum - Angels And Demons, Jewish Magic Through The ages.

Fri and Holiday eves 9:30am-2pm www.blmj.org Galleries Eden Gallery 10 King David Street Tel. (02) 6244831, Sun-Thur 9am-

Haifa City Museum Sun-Thurs 10am-4pm, Fri/holiday eves 10am-1pm, Sat/holidays 10am-3pm, www.hma.org.il

Dance TEL AVIV-YAFFO VENUES

Art & CULTURE Clipa Theatre 38 Harakevet St., Tel Aviv. Tickets: (03) 6879219 www.clipa.co.il Inbal Multicultural Ethnic Centre 5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek. Tickets: (03) 5161933 www.inbalethnic.co.il 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 Tel-Aviv Performing Arts Center The Opera House 19 Shaul Hamelech St., Tel Aviv. Tickets: (03) 6927777 www.israel-opera.co.il 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

HAIFA Haifa Auditorium 138 Hanasi Boulevard, Merkaz Carmel, Haifa. Tickets: (04) 8418411

JERUSALEM & MODIIN VENUES 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

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Theatre The International Festival of Puppet Theater 8 - 13 August , Jerusalem The Train Theater initiated the Festival in 1983. Since 2001 the Festival of visual theater has become an annual event, taking place every August in Jerusalem. The Festival selects performances based on variety, quality and relevance, and have hosted many artists known for their contribution to the field of puppetry and Visual Theater. During the years, the Festival has become the primal source of creation and inspiration in the field of Puppet Theater in Israel. The Festival’s program is designated mainly for audience of children and their families, but includes performances for adults as well. The program of the 2010 festival will include about 30 different productions with approximately 90 shows presenting the best of Israeli creation, performances of the Train Theater’s repertoire as well as other Israeli artists and foreign productions include shows from 9 different countries. The crow glory of the festival is a project called ‘Public Works’, a project that deals with art and community, through the combination of theater performances and guided tours for children and for adults. The dialogue between artists from the field of puppetry and Visual Theater and the environment close to the

festival location will continue this year. The project is designated to take place in Mahane Yehuda market and Nachlaot neighborhood. The main event of ‘Public Works’ - “Here come the Giant Puppets!” will take place on the 9th of August, Monday in Mahane Yehuda market at 18:00pm This year’s festival will take place in various venues in Jerusalem; The Khan Theater, The Lab, Amphitheater Koret Liberty Bell Garden and at The School of Visual Theater in Jerusalem. Festival Information: 02-5618514, www.traintheater.co.il/puppets_ festival/english/f_about.php Tickets: "Bimot" Tel: 02-6237000, *6226, www.bimot.co.il,

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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 worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous jewelry designers and a unique variety of own crafted jewels. For

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store locations see ad on page 3. Main store: 157 Dizengoff St. Tel (03) 5249383.

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Fashion

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 Arad Factory - Tel: (02) 9903528 www.deadseashop.co.il

Yalduti Infants and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fashion 34 Basel St. Tel. (03) 5465694

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

Gottex A wide selection of swim and beach wear. Main store, 62 Anilevitch St. Tel Aviv. Tel. (03) 5373879 www.gottex.com

Mother Land Exclusive importer maternity wear, strollers, prams and more. 38 Basel St. Tel. (03) 5460611 www.motherland.co.il Accessories

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

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

Block 190 Trendy international premium brand store, 190 Dizengoff St., Tel. (03) 5279951

Del-Arte Colorful home accessories 9 Ashtori HaFarchi St. Tel (03) 5466993, www.del-arte.co.il Ben Yehuda Street Fashion 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 Inn7 Premium street wear brands 177 Ben Yehuda St., Tel. (03) 6201022 Accessories Déjà Vu Designers Eyewear 121 Ben Yehuda St. Tel. (03)5275278 Shell Yaell Contemporary shell craft design 187 Ben Yehuda St. Souvenirs Raphael's Original handmade crafts by talented Israeli designers. 94 Ben Yehuda St. Tel. (03) 5273619

Claude Samuel Supremely elegant eyewear 17 Dizengoff St. Tel: (03) 6208882 Claudette Zorea Israeli women’s designer 236 Dizengoff St., Tel. (03) 542447 Couple Of Women’s shoe designers 207 Dizengoff St., Tel.(03) 6044451 David Sasson Men’s fashion, 170 Dizengoff St. Tel. (03) 5298536 www.davidsassoon.co.il Dorin Frankfurt Israeli women’s designer 164 Dizengoff St. Tel. (03) 5270379 www.dorinf.com Imuma Unique handmade shoes by Israeli designers. 114 Dizengoff St. Tel. 077-4430632 Salon Malka Wide selection of swim and beach wear. 160 Dizengoff St. Tel. (03) 5228558 Accessories Amaro Jewelry, 226 Dizengoff St., Tel. (03) 5242479 Dori Csengeri Hand embroidered jewelry – featured in Vogue Magazine 242 Dizengoff St. Tel. (03) 6043273 www.doricsengeri.com Souvenirs

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 Shine Israeli women’s designer 12 HaRakevet St. Tel. (03) 5601658 Accessories Ruby Star Jewelry, Levontin 28 St. Tel. 077-5606500 TES Handbag designer 12 HaRakevet St. Tel. (03) 5601482 www.teschic.com Souvenirs Tifa-Arts Imprinted Art – Leather accessories,ceramics and glass works and more. 2 Levontin St. Tel: 052-2660250, 052-2369606, www.tifa-arts.com Kikar Hamedina He BeEyar St., Hamedina Square. The most exclusive shopping district in Israel where you will find the biggest fashion name brands – 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 B’Iyar St. Tel. (03) 6955488

Bauhaus Center 99 Dizengoff St. Excellent selection of books and functional designs, Tel. (03) 5220249

Mika Leather wear for women 48 Heh B’Iyar St. Tel. (03) 5468150 TACTIC Imported premium brands for men and women, 32 Heh B’Iyar St., Tel. (03) 6967173

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Antiquariat – M.Pollak Israel’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.

BANKER Israeli designers and imported men and women’s fashion 210 Dizengoff St. Tel. (03) 5290358

MAZAL TOV Israeli gifts and jewelry to bring back home with you. Starts from 1$ [full VAT refund]. 159 Dizengoff st., Tel Aviv.

Banot – Loulou Liam Israeli women’s designer 212 Dizengoff St.

Gan Hahashmal

Beauty AHAVA Hiton Hotel (Lobby) Hayarkon Street – Gan Haatzama’ut Tel. (03) 5220120 Dizengoff Street

Ada Handbags, Accessories, Clothing 6 Heh B’Iyar St., Tel. (03) 6956701 Accessories TimesQuare Watch Boutique 62 Heh B’Iyar St., Tel. (03) 6040767

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Shopping & fASHION Souvenirs Green Vurcel Silversmiths & Jewelers 52 Heh Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Iyar St., Tel. (03) 5465661

Ayala Bar Jewelry36 Shabazi St. Tel. (03) 5100082 Souvenirs Badim Exquisite textile shop 42 Shabazi St. Tel. (03) 5164269

Blue Bandan Gifts, Housewares 52 Heh Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Iyar St., Tel. (03) 6021686

Sheinkin Street

Nachalat Binyamin Souvenirs Nachalat Binyamin Bazaar Colorful arts and crafts bazaar combined with street theatre, musicians and jugglers. This is an excellent place to shop for unique gifts. Tues: 9.30am-5.30pm, Fri: 9am-4pm Florentine Accessories Skalski Leather Boutique Original designs of fine leather accessories, bags, purses and belts. 19 Aboulafia St. Tel: (03)6834505 www.skalskidesign.com

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

Neve Tzedek

Tel Avivâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old port (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Namal Tel Avivâ&#x20AC;? 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

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Sigal Dekel Israeli designer for womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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Bait Ba'Namal â&#x20AC;&#x153;Empowering Womenâ&#x20AC;? is the basic statement reflected in comme il fautâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bait Ba'Namal, a shopping center focused on womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Galileeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Galileeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Baâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Namal, Hangar 26, Tel Aviv Port. Sun-Thur 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-4pm, 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 Baâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Namal, Hangar 26, Tel Aviv Port, Sun-Thur 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 11am-10pm Tel: (03) 5461568 LE'ELA This unique shop is a true palace of Israeli design, offering various household items, appliances, fashion accessories and more. Bait Baâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Baâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Jerusalem Alrov Mamilla Avenue Souvenirs Israel Government Coins and Medals 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.

Dinning out

Yakir's favourites-a selection of dinning out by yakir,chef and restaurant reporter. 054-3377701

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Theodore Bistro

At the corner of the streets behind Shalomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kolbo is Theodore. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a creative and original bistro which invites you for indulgent coffee, surprising business lunches, and rich dinners while relaxing on pampering couches or sitting at the well-stocked bar. Theodore specializes in Israeli Mediterranean cuisine and food that people just love to eat. 0RQWHÂżRUH 7HO $YLY Tel: 03-510-0094

Batzal Yarok

Batzal Yarok (â&#x20AC;&#x153;scallionâ&#x20AC;?) is a widelyknown kosher restaurant on Netanyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beachfront promenade, located at the center of the pedestrian mall. We offer luxuriously healthy, pasta dishes, fresh ÂżVK GDLO\ DQG KRXVH VSHFLDOWLHV RI baked goods and desserts prepared on site. Our menu changes daily. We also FDWHU HYHQWV IRU XS WR JXHVWV DQG can hold private parties at the restauUDQW IRU XS WR JXHVWV 12 Kikar Haâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;atzmaut, Netanya Tel: 09-862-8883

Frieda Hecht Restaurant Excellent food under the baton of Chef Frieda Hecht. *HQXLQH KRPHPDGH IRRG IURP (DVW and West. Food can be purchased by weight. Take aways and meals served in restaurant. Warmly recommended. Ben yehuda 20, Tel- aviv. Tel: 057-9439766

La Lasagna

Kosher dairy restaurant in the heart of Dizengoff St. Offering an Italian culinary experience. Selection of Lasagna, pasta dishes, salads and special sandwiches, created according to the traditional recipes of Chef Yosef Tamari, who shares his love of his profession with his guests personally with meals served on FHUDPLF SODWHV ÂżOOHG WR WKH EULP DIZENGOF 177 TELAVIV Tel: 052-6197045

Arnold's

Chef Uri Arnon has opened a gourmet restaurant on Moshav Netiv HaShayDUD LQ WKH :HVWHUQ *DOLOHH $UQROGÂśV RIIHUV D *DOLOHDQ ELVWUR VW\OH menu, with touches of French and Middle Eastern cuisine. A lot of emphasis went into the ample and extensive Israeli wine menu, the high-quality draft beer, unique desserts, and homemade sorbets. Tel: 04-95522211

Ichikidana

sreve authentic Indian food,cooked daily from local produce. The preparation is in the best of tradional Indian vegetarian cuisine. The restaurant is colourfull and lively, food, atmosphere,music,people and you are in india in the middle of "machine yehuda" 4 ha'ashcol at. Jerusalem Tel: 050-2247070\6060

Lucas Brasserie

On the porch: Complete dinner for two ZLWK ZLQH 1,6 Lucas Brasserie stands out with its special atmosphere and luxury. Service at Lucas is far beyond the others. Lev Haâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ir Complex, 5 Mazeh Street, Tel Aviv Tel: 03-525-5265

Bar Basarim

Bar Basarim, a restaurant which specializes in seafood and meat, located within walking distance of the beach in Tel Aviv. The restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chef has been specialL]LQJ IRU \HDUV LQ DJLQJ PHDW DQG cooking seafood. The place creates an international atmosphere at the highest level, and WKH GLYHUVLÂżHG NLWFKHQ DOVR KDV WKH richest bar. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a VIP room with a hidden entrance with all the required equipment for presentations and meetings. 7 Yirmiyahu, Tel Aviv Tel: 03-546-1998

Allora

In the heart of Rothschild Boulevard, there resides a warm Italian house named Allora. The restaurant is designed with warmth, hominess, and patios which overlook the boulevard in front of you. Allora offers pampering business lunches, the best pizzas in the country made in an original wooden oven from Italy, unique Italian dinners with Mediterranean touches, seafood, and a Friday morning brunch. The wine and alcohol menu is wide and of high quality.

60 Rothschild, Tel Aviv Tel: 03-566-5655

Hotel Marina

$W +RWHO 0DULQD \RX FDQ IXOÂżOO DOO RI your summer dreams in one place. A pool, beautiful girls, high quality alcohol, and excellent music. At the site itself, \RX FDQ ÂżQG EDUV D ULFK DQG SDPSHUing kitchen, and the hottest pool party in the city every night in an atmosphere of mingling which is reminiscent of Vegas. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible to arrange events on site XS WR SHRSOH IURP ELUWKGD\V FRPpany fun days, to weddings. 167 Hayarkon, Tel Aviv Tel: 052-606-5555

Glasgow Bar

A bar with a British ambience, an adjoining restaurant and an amazing selection of whiskey and draft beer. The meat menu has an authentic British WRXFK DQG LQFOXGHV ÂżVK FKLSV DQG Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pie. The music varies from Classic Rock to Punk and contemporary music. Acoustic performances are held once a week. During the Mondial, the bar will be open from 2 p.m. and all the games will be broadcast on a large screen. And, of course, there will be special offers during the Mondial. Kosher There is separate smoking area and Wi-Fi. Shlomzyon ha'malka St' 11 Jerusalem Tel: 054-5896968, Gilad.

Vaad Habayit

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been looking for a homey neighborhood bar, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to stop searching. Vaad Habayit is located on Rothschild Boulevard. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a warm and cozy bar, where everyone is received affectionately, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no dress code. There are two bars on the premises, lots of girls, and a huge selection of alcohol. For the romantics among you, there are tables and a niche with huge windows overlooking the street. The place is open all week, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also possible to arrange private events during the day. 64 Rothschild, Tel Aviv Tel: 077-345-2494

Cafe Broun Cafe

On the Zichron Yaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;acov pedestrian mall, between the Beit Aharonon Museum

and the Binyamin Pool, is the Barone Restaurant that combines the cuisine of a cafĂŠ and an outstanding private delicatessen. The rich menu offers breakfasts, salDGV SDVWDV DQG ÂżVK *HQHURXV EXVLness lunches are available noontime and in the evening the restaurant turns into a romantic setting in the style of a pastoral pedestrian mall when it also offers, in addition to the evening menu, a varied wine list and cheese platters. The service is friendly and courteous. 42 hameyasdim,zichron ya'acov Tel: 04-6292918

Ugata

In the building housing the historic dairy of kibbutz kinneret is a unique and beautiful pastry and coffee shop designed by dudi barzilai.a new summer kosher menu offers daily fresh

quiches,baked goods and cakes all made on the premises,healthful breakfasts served all day,lunch and romantic dinners Emphasis is placed on high quality, fresh ingredients. Kibutz Kinert Tel: 04-6759687

Coffee & Friends

On Ahuza Street in Raâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;anana is a unique cafĂŠ-bistro that offers kosher dairy meals and specializes in gourmet Mediterranean cuisine. A well-stocked bar is also available. The bistro is multi-faceted serving breakfasts, excellent coffee, business lunches and in the evening it also operates as a classic New York-style coffee bar in a romantic jazzy atmosphere. There are live performances every week. The staff is professional, courteous

Rooftop

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Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;caffe

In the heart of the Achim Yisrael Mall is Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;caffe, not just another coffee shop, but a true house of coffee, where you FDQ ÂżQG RYHU W\SHV RI WKH FRIIHH beans. The mixtures are concocted on site H[DFWO\ DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH Ă&#x20AC;DYRU SUHIHUences of the customer. In addition, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a menu which includes personal and couplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; breakIDVWV VDQGZLFKHV DQG RYHU W\SHV RI WUXIĂ&#x20AC;HV $OO RI WKH SURGXFWV FDQ EH WDNHQ KRPH RU WR WKH RIÂżFH 18 Yad Harutzim, Jerusalem Tel: 02-672-5491

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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 Asian

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

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 11am-1.00 am, 27 HaBarzel St, Ramat HaChayal.

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

90 Ben Yehuda St. Tel-Aviv, (Between Mapu& Gordon St.) Tel: (03)5273394

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

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Dining out Dallal Well-prepared, imaginative comfort 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 with a charming balcony for outdoor sitting. 90 Ben Yehuda St. Tel: (03)5273394, Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate

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Live music every Friday night 106 HaYarkon St. Tel-Aviv (Free parking) Tel: (03)5246837 O p e n : 12 p m t o 12 a m , w w w . r e s t . c o . i l / b o ccacci o

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Si mangia come in Italia 148 Ben Yehuda St. Tel Aviv, Tel. 03-5248818

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Dining out 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

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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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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A Bistro, Overlooking The Mediterenean: The Gordon Hotel & Lounge The Gordon hotel & lounge is superbly located on Tel Aviv’s vibrant seafront on the corner of Hayarkon and Gordon Street. Its fabulous location enables you to start off your day on a white terrace overlooking the breathtaking Mediteranean Sea. Recently renovated, the hotel building is one of the Bauhaus landmarks which gave the City of Tel Aviv, also known as the White City, its fame as a world heritage site. The design concept of the hotel reveals the historical architectural features of the White City which, combined with its modern and innovative design, create a luxurious and spacious ambiance. The trendy bistro, located on the ground floor overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, is a nouvelle cuisine encounter not to be missed. Using the freshest local produce, our superb dishes will entice both your eyes and your palate. Combining contemporary elegance, an intimate ambiance and unparalleled service, the bistro offers

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an opulent and varied menu whether for a sumptuous Israeli breakfast, a mouthwatering three course lunch/ dinner, a romantic sunset drink, or simply a midnight snack. All of these culinary delights can also be enjoyed in the privacy of the the guest room at the hotel. 2 Gordon St., Tel Aviv Sea Front Tel: 03- 5206100 www.gordontlv.com

Dining out Jerusalem

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

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

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10 Idelson Delicious pastries and cakes and excellent (mostly fish& dairy) dishes, Sun-Sat 8am-midnight, 252 Ben Yehuda St, 117 Dizengoff St/ 57 Weitzman St, Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate

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

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

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 Arcadia One of Israel’s top gourmet restaurants, serving French cuisine in a beautifully renovated classic Jerusalem stone building, Sun-Fri.

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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;

Dining out 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

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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 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 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 Meat 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 Limousine One of the best steak houses in Israel. Mon-Sat. noon-1am Industrial area (look for the signs), Ramat Yishay, Reservations recommended, Tel. (04) 9533173 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.

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

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 Cerveza 174 Dizengoff St. Tel: (03) 5293277 Iika 148 Dizengoff St. Tel: 054-8030706 HaMinzar 60 Allenby St. Tel: (03) 5173015 Mike’s Place 86 Herbert Samuel St. Tel: 054-9292553 Mike’s Place 24 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

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M.A.S.H 275 Dizengoff St. Tel: (03) 6051007

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

Nanouchka Georgian Food 28 Lillienblum St, Tel: (03) 5162254

Dance Bars Blackbook 37 Menahem Begin Rd. Hachalonot HaGvohim (High Windows) Stylish 3-floor mega bar. 113 Ha’Hashmonaim St. Reservations Tel: 077-4000600 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

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 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 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 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 hello ISRAEL

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

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

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

Frangelico 132 Moria Rd. Tel: (04) 8248839

Blanco King Solomon Hotel, King Solomon’s Promenade. Tel: (08) 6364444

Maidler’s Pub 126 Moria Rd. Tel (04) 8248754

HaTa’asiya 54 4 HaMasger St. (Industrial Zone)

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The Container Art space, Bar & Restaurant Old Jaffa Port, Wearhouse #2 The Container is an industrial warehouse space that has been converted into an art project space, bar and restaurant, located in the Old Port of Jaffa. The Container''s extensive art program features national and international artists that have been invited to make site specific works for the space. The Main Space gallery of The Container is an industrial warehouse space. Not a museum or a sterile gallery space, the art is in competition with its environment at The Container, it needs to find its own and excel within the dynamic platform. And no space is wasted at The Container. The restrooms have been utilized for a project space named Public Life. This is a space for younger artists, or those with a sense of humour and fun, who are interested in sharing their works in a mini project space at a time when our clients are alone. The most public, the most private. Old Jaffa Port, Wearhouse #2 Tel: 03-6836321

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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 Metta Bar Tourist center on the northern promenade. 8 Beit HaGesher St. Tel: 050-7955819, 057-5503636 Park Avenue 20 Tarshish St. Ofira’s Park. Tel (08) 6333303 or 6338343 Red Bar Tourist center on the northern promenade. 8 Beit HaGesher St. Tel :052-5779910

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