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Out & About

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Sites & Attractions

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Art & Culture

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Shopping & Fashion

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out & about Manofim Opening of the Art Season in Jerusalem 2-6 September 2010

For the third year in a row, the Manofim project will be inaugurating the Jerusalem art season, with 26 exhibitions and a variety of art events. The project was initiated by artists working in Jerusalem, in collaboration with galleries, alternative spaces and culture centers, and plays a major role in the independent, vibrant work constantly created in the Jerusalem sphere. The core of this project lays in the will to create platforms and relations, a sort of active networking, between all the people taking part in art and creation in the city, and connect them with the wide audience in Israel and around the world. Much like a living organism, the essence of the project is in the act itself. It lies in the conceptual, creative and practical relations developed between the many people working in the Jerusalem art field. Jerusalem, with all its complexities, confronts the artist with a rich (and not quite simple) reality, which allows a fascinating freedom for a sort of creativity that can only take place in Jerusalem. As part of Manofim - the opening of the 2010 art season in Jerusalem, we will hold a number of events, which will mark the launch of a comprehensive exhibition titled: Alternate History, All Was Foreseen, But the Freedom of Choice is Still Given, which is scheduled for Manofim 2011. Collective Opening Hours for all participating Galleries and Spaces: Thursday 2.9 19:00 -23:00 Friday 3.9 11:00 -14:00 Saturday 4.9 (follow on www. manofim.org) Sunday 5.9 17:00-20:00 Monday 6.9 17:00-20:00 For further information and a full list of galleries: www.manofim.org

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Rosh Hashana - Jewish New Years Eve 8-10 September

The Jewish New Year is called Rosh Hashanah. It is celebrated on the 1st and 2nd days of the Hebrew month “Tishrei”, and in fact begins on the 29th (and last) night of the month Elul. This is the only Jewish holiday which lasts for 2 entire days (considered as one very long day), and the reason for this is to emphasize its importance. The High Holiday of Rosh Hashanah celebrates the beginning of the Jewish New Year with festive celebrations. It also is a time for personal introspects through prayer as these are also the days on which God judges people’s deeds throughout the year and decides their future for the coming year. A special custom on Rosh Hashanah afternoon is to walk to an open body of water and shake out one’s pockets and symbolically cast one’s sins into the water. A symbolic meal is an integral part of the holiday with many different foods to delight the taste buds. A favorite is the dipping of apple in honey to wish for a sweet new year and the eating of pomegranates representing the

commandments of the Torah. Rosh HaShanah in 2010 will start on Thursday, the 9th of September and will continue for 2 days until Friday, the 10th of September. Note that in the Jewish calander, a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, so observing Jews will celebrate Rosh HaShanah on the sunset of Wednesday, the 8th of September. During these two days, shops and businesses are closed and you are invited to join in these days of rest and the holiday spirit.

Yom Kipur 17 - 18 September

Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) is one of two Jewish High Holy Days. The first High Holy Day is Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year). Yom Kippur. 25 Hours of fasting and prayer, falls ten days after Rosh Hashanah on the 10th of Tishrei. This day is dedicated to spiritual repentance and religious Jews, dressed traditionally in white, spend the whole of Yom Kippur day in synagogue. Starting on the first day of the month “Elul” (“Rosh Chodesh Elul”), many Jews get up every night and go to the synagogue, a custom which is known as Selichot. in which they pray for forgiveness until morning comes, and then go to work.

out & about The custom becomes more and more intense, and reaches a peak on the 10 days between Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur, alsknown as the “Yamim Nora’im” (“The Days of Awe”). During these days Jews ask God and each other for forgiveness, and greet each other with the blessing “May you be inscribed in the Book of Life”. This Year, Yom Kippur begins at sundown on September 17th, 2010 (Friday). It ends at sundown on September 18th, 2010 (Saturday). During this period of time, the whole country comes to a virtual standstill with all business, shops and restaurants closed. A distinct and very noticeable phenomenon related to this holiday is the flow of traffic coming to a complete standstill (including all public transport); the roads become a safe and fun place for children to ride their bikes, go skateboarding or roller blading. This is a unique opportunity to stroll the quiet streets (well except for the noise of the younger Israeli population) take in the special atmosphere and listen for the blowing of the Shofar (ram’s horn) signifying the end of this special day.

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Selichot Tour combined with The Night Spectacular 1-16 September, Tower of David Museum

Experience the atmosphere during the Selichot period in the alleyways of the Old City. Guided tour starts after The Night Spectacular, the breathtaking sound and light show at the Tower of David Museum. No entrances into synagogues during the tour. September 1-16 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Price: 85 NIS / Students and Senior Citizens: 75 NIS Registration required. Tel: 02 – 6265333 www.towerofdavid.org.il 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

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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

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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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

A Taste of Yiddish with Yiddishpiel Theater September 2010 Carlebach Lives

A show in Hebrew with Yiddish ﬂavor Songs and stories of the “dancing rabbi” A Beautiful girl

By Barabara Lebow An Exciting Jewish Family Drama

Sassi Keshet

Open the Gate for Us Hebrew hymns, melodies and prayers with a Yiddish ﬂavor A captivating musical production

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

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The Jewish Maﬁosi An enchanting monodrama starring Yaacov Bodo

The Little People

by Shalom Aleichem - in honor of 150 years since his birth

Simultaneous translation to Hebrew and to Russian

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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

A New Exhibition at Beit Hatftutsot Jewish Cultural Icons: Andy Warhol and Top Israeli Artists Runs until November 2010 Ten portraits of Jewish Icons of the twentieth century, a series of silk-screens by Andy Warhol, , will be displayed in an exhibition Jewish Cultural Icons - Andy Warhol and Israeli Artists: David Tartakover, Yigal Tumarkin, Hanoch Piven, Shai Abadi opening at Beit Hatftutsot on September 20th. The series, created in 1980, is a gift of Allan S. Bird estate, USA, and includes the portraits of Albert Einstein, Golda Meir, Sigmund Freud, Franz Kafka, Martin Buber, the Marx Brothers,

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

George Gershwin, Sarah Bernhardt, Louis Brandeis and Gertrude Stein. This series of famous Jewish personalities is part of 600 portraits of cultural idols, Americans and others, created by Warhol. Warhol's combination of lines and colors is especially striking and gives the portraits their unique quality. The project was initiated by Ronald Feldman, a New York Gallery owner, who was impressed by Warhol's work which was based on a press photograph of Golda Meir.. The present display of Andy Warhol's series of portraits at Beit Hatfutsot, offers an additional perspective inspired by the pop-art culture that influenced Israeli artists such as David Tartakover, Yigal Tumarkin, Hanoch Piven and Shai Abadi. The works of the Israeli artists displayed at the exhibition, consist of sketches, posters and collages of Israeli cultural idols and famous figures from the Jewish world complimenting the work of Warhol. Beit Hatfutsot - Museum of the Jewish People The Lady Sarah Cohen Exhibition Hall. Tel Aviv Museum of Art: David Lachapelle: Postmodern Pop Photography A selection from the works of

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 A Portrait of George Gershwin, Jewish Cultural Icons - Beit Hatfutsot

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Art & CULTURE 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 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

The Renovated Israel Museum, Jerusalem

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

pick of the month

Tal Shoshan’s “Dreaming of Journies” Chelouche Gallery for contemporary art In Tal Shoshan’s solo exhibition “Dreaming of Journeys”, Shoshan, one of the most intriguing artists of the young generation, chose to tell a story of a personal journey thorough a multi-disciplinary project which integrates videos and installations. The story of the journey itself is being told by female narrator character in a video work which consists on 8 short chapters. The journey gives rise to the craft which allowed Shoshan to create the objects consisting the installation in a separate space in the gallery. Between those objects one can walk, camp, observe, rest, continue to walk and to find (or not as the case may be) the way. Opening: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 Chelouche Gallery for contemporary art 5 Chissin st. Tel Aviv www.chelouchegallery.com Tel. 03-5289713

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Art & CULTURE expression of the complicated reality of this place, where he lives. 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 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.

26 Gordon St. Tel: (03) 5225637

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

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

Engel Gallery

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

Chelouche Gallery 5 Chissin St. Tel: (03) 5289713 Mon-Thurs 10am1pm, 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

Gallery 39 for Contemporary Art 39 Nahmani St. Tel: (03) 5666631 Mon-Thurs.11am-7pm, Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-1pm www.artgallery39.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 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

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Art & CULTURE 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

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,

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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 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

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

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

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

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The Moriah Collection Magnificent jewelry set with original stones from the Temple Mount

Jerusalem, sacred to three religions, has always been the center and heart of the Jewish people and the focus of their longings in exile. Its glorious past, its tumultuous history and its supreme sanctity make Jerusalem a spiritual center worldwide. Inspired by the city and its symbolism, the IDC (Israel Diamond Center) group, specializing in design, manufacture and trade in precious jewelry and diamonds, is launching a collection of opulent jewelry inlaid with original stones from the Temple Mount - the Moriah Collection. This collection is the first of its kind in the world with a registered patent, since the jewelry is inlaid with original stones from the Temple Mount. "Take a piece of Jerusalem with you" - the slogan that accompanies the Moriah collection expresses the fact that anyone, whoever they may be, can take a ‘piece’ of Jerusalem, the holy and eternal city, and place it on their heart. Each item of jewelry in the Moriah collection is designed and made by hand, projecting a potent message through the unique combination of materials that represent the power, the value and the sanctity of Jerusalem: diamonds - the hardest and most precious stone in the world, gold - the noblest of metals, and Jerusalem stone from the Temple Mount - the holiest place in the world for more than 3000 years. IDC's jewelry designers have retained the raw integrity of each stone from the Temple Mount in order to preserve its originality, suffused with sanctity and symbolism. The Moriah collection is made up of items in a limited series, the number of items in each series being around 7, a number of special significance in Judaism. The name Moriah, chosen for the new collection, refers to Mount Moriah where Abraham bound his son Isaac for sacrifice - which is the Temple Mount on which the temple was built in Jerusalem and from which the stones in the jewelry were taken. A few years ago, the Waqf carried out

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expansion work on the Temple Mount and a large quantity of excavated material was removed. In 2004 a tent was set up in Emek Tzurim, at the foot of the Mount of Olives, in which to sift through the excavated material from the Temple Mount. From this came dozens of coins, pieces of jewelry, clay lamps, mosaic stones, pottery shards, glass and stones from the Temple Mount from which the Moriah collection was made. Each piece of jewelry sold at IDC carries an international gemology certificate from leading global institutions such as IGC, EGL, GIA, and so on, and buyers receive full and accurate documentation for every diamond purchased.

The IDC customer base mainly comprises buyers from abroad, especially from the countries of the former Soviet Union and eastern Europe, as well as tourists from western Europe, the United States and the Far East. The showroom is set up accordingly, with sales people who speak a number of different languages. The company has a Russian language website, and will shortly be putting up websites in additional languages. The website is popular among existing customers, who use it to place repeat orders. Along with the launch of the Moriah collection, there is also a designated website for the collection at:

www.moriah-collection.com Avi Tavisal, CEO of IDC, says that “as a native Jerusalemite, eighth generation in Israel, the Moriah collection is very special for me because it represents an emotional combination of materials, design and art. The pieces of jewelry arouse a sense of spiritual elation in every viewer." Tavisal adds that "even before launching the collection list, we were asked to design individual pieces of jewelry created especially as gifts for world leaders and personalities." Plans are currently underway between IDC and the Ir David (City of David) tourist site in Jerusalem for designated items of jewelry from

the Moriah collection to be designed for Ir David, incorporating design elements relating to David's city such as David’s harp, the king's palace, and so on. The Moriah collection has been designed and produced by IDC under the Tavisal label, combining new and old, art and advanced technology in

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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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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.

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

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 (03) 5249383.

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

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

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 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

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

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

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Inn7 Premium street wear brands 177 Ben Yehuda St., Tel. (03) 6201022

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Body & Soul Lotus Bazel Body & Soul Care Center; Diagnosis, Professional Treatments, REIKI, Chinese Medicine, Nutrition, Diets and Body Massages by Experienced Therapists. 9 Ashtory Haprachi St. (Basel Quarter) Tel: (03) 5442243, 052-2288661 Fashion

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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

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. Tel. (03) 5290358 Banot – Loulou Liam Israeli women’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 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 Bauhaus Center 99 Dizengoff St.

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Shopping & fASHION Excellent selection of books and functional designs, Tel. (03) 5220249 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. 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 Shine Israeli women’s designer 12 HaRakevet St. Tel. (03) 5601658 Accessories

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Ruby Star Jewelry, Levontin 28 St. Tel. 077-5606500 TES Handbag designer 12 HaRakevet St. Tel. (03) 5601482 www.teschic.com Souvenirs

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

Tifa-Arts Imprinted Art – Leather accessories,ceramics and glass works and more. 2 Levontin St. Tel: 052-2660250, 052-2369606, www.tifa-arts.com

Ada Handbags, Accessories, Clothing 6 Heh B’Iyar St., Tel. (03) 6956701

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TimesQuare Watch Boutique 62 Heh B’Iyar St., Tel. (03) 6040767

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

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Souvenirs Green Vurcel Silversmiths & Jewelers 52 Heh B’Iyar St., Tel. (03) 5465661 Blue Bandan Gifts, Housewares 52 Heh B’Iyar St., Tel. (03) 6021686 Nachalat Binyamin Souvenirs

Shopping & fASHION 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 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

Fashion Bait Ba'Namal “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 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 Ba’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 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.

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. 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

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

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Small Big Things Design Space, Tel Aviv Design Space was founded in Tel Aviv, 2010. The Gallery is presenting various fields of design, ranging from furniture and industrial products to diverse art exhibitions of newcomer artists and designers. Towards Rosh Hashanah (The Jewish New Years), The Gallery is launching its new exhibition and a special sale of designed, unique presents for the Holidays. Works of the famous designer Arne Jacobsen will be presented alongside works of the talented Israeli designers Tal Gur, Asaf Weinbroom and others. Mon - Thurs: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Fri: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. 26 Elifelet St., Tel Aviv Tel: (03) 6831170

AHAVA Visitor Center Dead Sea Laboratories Plant Tel. (02) 9945117, (02) 9945123 Fax. (02) 9945122 Yaffo Street 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. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thurs. 8:30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30pm, Fri. 8:30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:30pm. Tel: (02) 6257027 www.khalifashoes.com

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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.

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

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.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smithsonian Museum. Open Monday-Saturday 9 am-4 pm. 14 Nablus Road, Jerusalem. Tel. (02) 6282826. www.palestinianpottery.com.

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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

Italian Mediterranean Cuisine, a fine experience of romantic quality time in front of the endless blue Mediterranean Sea and the pleasures of classic Italian kitchen. 106 HAYARKON ST. TEL-AVIV TEL. 03-5246837

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 hello ISRAEL

Dining out 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 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

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Orna & Ella - Hertzeliya Pituach Good news for residents and visitors to the Herzliya sea shore: Orna & Ella, one of Tel Aviv’s highly praised restaurants, is branching out. The new location, just off the Herzliya Hasharon coast, is easily accessible and offers the famous Orna & Ella menu and the fair prices that continue to attract devoted Tel Avivians and tourists for almost 18 years: it includes the famous Sweet Potato fritters and a superb Gaspacho soup, the perfect summer-time opener for a delicious lunch or dinner. The beautifully designed Herzliya restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the second floor balcony facing west has already become a magnet for couples and families enjoying the beautiful sunsets. The superb food, influenced by the Italian cuisine, includes delicious appetizers and main courses, and obviously the legendary Orna & Ella desserts. A rich wine menu is based on the best among Israeli reds and whites. 35 Havatzelet Hasharon, off De Shalit square. Tel. 09-7731200

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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.

Dining out 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 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

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

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

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

Mid-Eastern

Jerusalem

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 Cafes 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

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

Considering a Real Estate Purchase in Tel Aviv? Tel. (03) 544 2525 196 Ben Yehuda St. Tel Aviv (Near the Hilton Tel Aviv)

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

Dining out 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

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

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

Meat

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

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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 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

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

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

Maxim The place to go on Friday nights (after 11 pm). 48 King George St.

Blackbook 37 Menahem Begin Rd.

Theater Club This large club offers many entertainment areas including a stage and three large bars. 10 Yerushalaim Blvd, Jaffa

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 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

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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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night life 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

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

Frangelico 132 Moria Rd. Tel: (04) 8248839 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

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

Baktana King George St. opposite Independence Park

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

Gula 30 Yaffo St.

Ice Space -7°C ice bar, sculptures and slide. Scheduled events for groups, tours and parties. Yam Suf Tower Spiral House. Tel: (08) 6332225

Lounge Bars

Clubs

Birman Live performances are held every evening. Great Middle Eastern kitchen. 8 Dorot Rishonim St. Tel: (02) 6236115

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

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

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

Haifa

Wine Bars

Local Bars

Jajo Vino Small, chic and stylish. 44 Shabazi St. Tel: (03) 5164557

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

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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 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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Hotels

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DEAD SEA

Pilgrims Palace Golden Wall Addar Al Kazzar Ambassador Azzahara Caesar Capitol Christmas Commodore Dan Boutique Dan Panorama David Citadel Eldan Gloria Grand Court Harmony Hashimi Inbal, Jerusalem Jerusalem Gate Jerusalem Gold Jerusalem Jerusalem Pearl Jerusalem Plaza Jerusalem Tower Kikar Zion King David King Solomon Lev Yerushalayim Little House in Bakah Boutique Maale Hachamisha Mamilla Meridian Montefiore Moriah Classic Moriah Gardens Mount of Olives Mount Scopus Mount Zion Neve Ilan Neve Shalom New Imperial New Victoria Olive Tree Palatin Panorama Park Jerusalem Prima Kings Prima Palace Prima Royal Ramada Ramat Rachel Regency Riboli Seven Arches Shalom Shoresh Green Hills Shoresh St. George Strand The American Colony Center of Town Three Arches

Crowne Plaza Dead Sea (03) 5390804 Daniel Dead Sea (09) 9528254 Dead Sea Gardens (08) 6689090 Eretz Ein Gedi, Kibbutz Ein Gedi (08) 6594222 Golden Tulip Club Dead Sea Deluxe (08) 6689444 Hod Hamidbar Resort and (08) 6688222 Isrotel Dead Sea and Spa Resort (08) 6689666 Le Meridien Dead Sea (08) 6591234 Lot Spa , Dead Sea (08) 6689200 Moria Classic Dead Sea (08) 9553333 Moria Plaza, Dead Sea (03) 6213333 Prima Oasis Dead Sea (08) 6688666 Prima Spa Club (08) 6688000 Tulip Inn Dead Sea (08) 6684666 Tzel Harim, Dead Sea (08) 6688111

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Hotels TEL AVIV YAFFO

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HERZELIYA Dan Accadia Daniel Eshel Nobu Shizen Tadmor The Sharon

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Blue Bay Blue Weiss Galil Ginot Yam Green Beach King Koresh King Solomon Margoa Mizpe Yam Neurim Holiday Village Palace Park Residence Beach Shefayim, Kibbutz Shefayim The Seasons

Real Estate in Tel Aviv

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A beautiful 98m apartment, 3.5 floor with elevator on Gordon St. Tel Aviv. $ 632,000 Sun Tel Aviv (03) 5442525

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On Ha'neviim St., Tel Aviv, in a building for restoration, 2.5 rooms, 85m + elevator. $ 579,000 Sun Tel Aviv (03) 5442525

TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES Tour-Phone 24/7 *3888 Ben Gurion Airport 24/7 (03) 9754260 Tel Aviv (03) 5166188 Jerusalem (02) 6271422 Dead Sea - Ein Bokek (08) 9975010 Netanya (09) 8827286 Nazareth (04) 6570555 Haifa 1800 305090 Eilat (08) 6309111 Tiberias (04) 6725666

TRANSPORTATION Egged Lines Railway

*2800 *5770

TAXI SERVICES TEL AVIV To Ben Gurion Airport Gordon Habima Kastel

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JERUSALEM Hauma Beit Hakerem

(02) 5389999 (02) 5000101

HAIFA Carmelit Bialik Hanassi

(04) 8664640 (04) 8713232 (04) 9832053

2.5 rooms, Ground floor + garden in Geula St. Tel Aviv. $ 447,000 Sun Tel Aviv (03) 5442525 A Fully renovated, 90m, 3rd floor apartment on Shprintsak St. Tel Aviv. $ 632,000 Sun Tel Aviv (03) 5442525

A 100m Villa in a prime location near Yehuda Maccabbi St., Tel Aviv. $ 1,550,000 Sun Tel Aviv (03) 5442525 In Neveh Tzedek, Tel Aviv. 200m duplex, 8 rooms. $ 1,550,000 Sun Tel Aviv (03) 5442525 Near the beach, On Dizengoff/ Nordau St., Tel Aviv, 90m 2nd floor +elevator. $465,000 Sun Tel Aviv (03) 5442525 An amazing duplex on Ha’neviim St., Tel Aviv, 250m + 250m on the roof, 3 parking spaces + elevator. $ 1,980,000 Sun Tel Aviv (03) 5442525 A beautiful 105m apartment on Frug St., Tel Aviv, 2nd floor. $ 555,000 Sun Tel Aviv (03) 5442525

PANORAMIC CITY TOURS Tel Aviv Jerusalem Groups

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