Hello Israel - November 2009 # 1595

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A Day Out in the Tel Aviv Carmel Market The Oud Festival in Jerusalem The Mini Me Exhibition at Urbanix A Tour at the FLAM Winery Breakfast at Caffe Tazza D'Oro A Visit to Bait Ba’namal A Night Out at the Mirror Bar Say You Saw it in Hello Israel

Cover Photo: The Mirror Bar at Hotel Mamilla, Jerusalem

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Sites & Attractions

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Art & Culture

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Dining Out

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out & about Jerusalem International Oud Festival 2009

See the Dance Section for performance listings.

BLURRR 7 Performance Art Biennial

November 12-26

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Jerusalem International Oud Festival, dedicated to the ancient Arabian fat-bellied lute, opens dialogue and collaborative avenues between Arab classical music and Jewish liturgical poems, linking old and new, East and West.

The foremost Israeli and international players of the oud and other stringed instruments that developed from it, pay tribute to the poets of the Golden Age of Spain and the great artists of the Arab world, as well as spotlighting on Syrian musical tradition, alongside Greek, Turkish and other musical styles.

Over the years, the festival has presented amazing fusion experiments, with different elements thrown into the mix including cantorial music, ancient folk sounds, contemporary folk-rock, acoustic metal, blues and medieval hymns.

The Oud Festival has developed from a modest few shows into a two-week event, offering performances in five Jerusalem venues and drawing sellout crowds.

For further information: (02) 624 5206 www.confederationhouse.org/english See the Music Section for performance listings.

Nov 18-21

This event brings together performance art artists from countries around the world including Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Poland, Romania, Spain and the USA, whose talents take art one step further. Using their actions in combination with a particular place and time, these artists create works of art that are dynamic, unpredictable and unusual.

Ara Dinkjian (USA) performs as one of the "Top Trio" in the Jerusalem International Oud Festival participating choreographers selected an emerging choreographer to showcase, resulting in six programs of paired premieres.

Information and tickets: Suzanne Dellal Center, 5 Yechieli St., Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv. Tel: 03-5105656, www.suzannedellal.org.il and Rebecca Crown Auditorium, 20 Marcus St., Jerusalem.

Tel (02) 5605755, www.jerusalem-theatre.co.il

As well as in-door performances at the Center for Contemporary Art, Kalisher Gallery, artists will explore the place of art in society in every day life and showcase their ability to act, react and interact in virtually any given situation with performances in outside venues of the Carmel market, the Nachlat Benyamin Pedestrian Street, the beach and the Carmelit buss station.

Information: Center for Contemporary Art, 5 Kalisher St., Tel Aviv (03) 5106111 http://www.cca.org.il/Hebabout.asp Free Admission to most of the performances.

Curtain Up Festival 2009: Celebrating 20 Years Nov 24 – Dec 14

This festival looks to the future, raising the curtain on emerging choreographers. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the festival has invited prominent Israeli choreographers, some of whom took their first choreographic steps at the festival, to be the artistic directors for this year’s event. Each of the six

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Nimrod Freed presents "Subtext" at the Curtain Up Festival 2009

pick of the month

Epson Red Sea - World of Underwater Images Competition Nov 9 – 14 This Red Sea event, better known as “the underwater Olympics” combines the world of diving with photography, hi-technology, extreme sports, tourism and conservation.

The prizes valued over $80,000 attract professional underwater photographers and videographers and amateurs alike.

In addition to an exhibition of the entries for the Images of the World category, the “Eilat Shoot Out” takes place from Nov 10-12 and during these three days photographers will try to capture the winning shots.

The Manta Diving Center at the Isrotel Yam Suf Hotel hosts the event and as well as the main exhibition, several gatherings, parties and film screenings will take place at venues around the resort.

Registration and information: (09) 745 7055 www.eilatredsea.com

Tel Aviv Dance 2009 Until Nov 13

Celebrating the best of modern, classical and innovative dance talent, from Israel and around the world, the 3rd International Tel Aviv Dance Festival presents an extravaganza of exceptional performances. The festival venues will be filled with the vibrant and creative energy of 200 dancers from 14 dance groups from 10 countries, including amongst others Australia, China, France, Israel, Korea, and Spain.

The varied program includes a work performed by the French Heddy Maalem Company entitled “The Rite of Spring” and is a manifestopiece that describes modern Africa, its ancestral practices and its rifts.

Israel’s world renowned Batsheva Dance Company, performs one of their most unique and groundbreaking pieces, “Mamootot”, that since its creation, has received guest performance invitations by important theatre and festivals around the world.

General information and tickets: www.suzannedellal.org.il (03) 5105656; www.israel-opera.co.il (03) 6927777 and Haifa (04) 8353508 See the Dance Section for performance listings.

Tel Aviv Dance -The Batsheva Dance Company presents Mamootot.

Photographer Gadi Gadon.

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Sites & attractions Market Culture – Best Finds and Unforgettable Experiences

You are invited to discover the unique character of Israel by exploring the many open-air markets, known as shuks. This is the perfect time of year, when the change in season brings with it weather suited to shukshopping as well as an incredible selection of seasonal products.

Old City Market – Jerusalem Found deep inside Jerusalem’s heart, is the Old City Market, bursting with history and attracting locals and tourists alike. The system of narrow alleyways reveals the secrets of this ancient city. The market offers a fascinating variety of wares.

Muslim Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem. Opening Hours: Daily from early morning to sunset

Machane Yehuda Market - Jerusalem

is a meaningful experience.

Fresh, inexpensive produce is in abundance but the market’s specialties include colorful spices, pre-made salads and spreads and newly baked pastries.

Agripas St. and Yaffo St., Jerusalem. Opening Hours: SunThur 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-3pm Carmel Market – Tel Aviv The most amazing fresh produce of every imaginable kind plus more can be found here.

Check out the tiny shops in the alleyways and indulge in edible delicacies that are prepared with love and sold with character by the lively store owners. Treat yourselves to a meal at the popular Carmela Ba Nacaala or Basta restaurants.

Between Allenby and the sea shore, Tel Aviv. Opening Hours: Sun-Thur 8am-evening, Fri 8am-3pm

Old City Market - Jerusalem

Machane Yehuda Market – Jerusalem For travelers seeking a fascinating look at Israeli culture or residents hoping to strike a bargain, this crowded, yet inviting market

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Nahalat Binyamin Pedestrian Market – Tel Aviv Israel’s foremost craft fair boasts an amazing array of items, highlighting the talents of local artists. Ranging from wooden crafts, to decorative goods, to jewelry, to art for the home and so much more, this is an excellent place to find the perfect gift.

Nahalat Binyamin St., Tel Aviv.

Opening hours Tues and Fri 10am-5pm

Flea Market Shuk Hapishpushim – Yaffo If you’re looking for bargains, antiques and second-hand treasures, this market is the place for you.

Literally anything and everything under the sun can be found here.

The vendor’s wares spill out into the streets and hidden treasures await inside the alleyway stores.

The market is in walking distance of the famous Yaffo clock-tower.

Yefet St. by the Clock Tower, Yaffo.

Opening Hours: Sun-Thur 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-2pm

Flea Market, Shuk Hapishpushim - Yaffo

SITES & aTTRACTIONS Daliyat El-Carmel Market - Daliyat El-Carmel The Druze village of Daliyat elCarmel boasts a colorful main street market with dozens of stores offering their varied wares. Between the stores are many restaurants serving genuine Druze ethnic foods. Also for sale is high quality olive oil, olives, pita bread and locally produced labaneh cheese. Main street in Daliyat el-Carmel. Open only on Sat. from early morning to sunset

TEL AVIV-YAFFO & AREA Bauhaus Center

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

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

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 Tower of David Museum

Jerusalem Bloomfield Science Museum Fascinating, thoughtful and intelligent interactive exhibitions for both children and adults.

Rupin St. (02) 6544888 www.mada.org.il Cardo 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

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 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

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

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 exactreplica models, of historical, religious, archeological and modern sites.

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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.

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 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

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.

Rosh Hanikra 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

Galilee & Golan Heights 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.

Capernaum 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.

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.

Nazareth

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.

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SITES & aTTRACTIONS Tabgha 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.

Ein Gedi 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.

The Hermon River Reserve A source of the Jordan River and a beautiful thickly forested nature reserve and archeological site.

Tel: (04) 6902577 Tel Dan Nature Reserve Tel Dan is a beautiful hiking area where the Dan River flows.

Tel Dan www.parks.org.il 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.

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

Negev & Arava Dead Sea 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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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.

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

MINERAL FLOWERS Einhar Design

THE NATURAL RETURN TO EDEN

Ein Hathelet 08-6584689 Neve Midbar 02-9401818 Arad Factory Shop 02-9903528 08-6597010 Alon in Arad 02-9903512 Zomet Shoeva 02-5709484 Zomet Shoket 02-9903526 Ein Yahav 050-8788910 Zomet Dvira 02-9903527 Netaniya 09-8325567 Tiberias 04-6715204 Eilat 052-5910006 Tel-Aviv Yafo 03-5292981 David InterContinental Tel-Aviv Yafo 050-83837091 Zomet Dimona 050-8788910 Neve Ilan 02-9903500 www.deadseashop.co.il | www.deadsea.cc

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

Art TEL AVIV-YAFFO Art Museums Beit Hatfutsot, Museum of the Jewish People This museum tells the unique and ongoing story of the Jewish People.

The museum presents thousands of years of a flourishing, multifaceted culture, bringing to life the unity that underlies the diversity of the Jewish culture.

Tel Aviv University Campus, Matityahu Gate (#2), Klausner St., Ramat Aviv.

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Tel: (03) 7457800 Opening Hours: Sun-Tues, Thurs 10am-4pm Wed 10 am-6pm, Fri 9am-1pm, Closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays www.bh.org.il Bible Museum Hosts constantly changing exhibitions

by Israeli and foreign artists on biblical subjects from a secular perspective.

16 Rothschild Blvd. Tel Aviv.

Tel: (03) 5177760 Opening Hours: Sun-Tues 9.30am12.30pm, Wed 9.30am-12.30pm / 4pm-9pm, Thurs-Fri 9.30am-12.30pm www.ilmuseums.com Helena Rubinstein Pavilion for Contemporary Art Tel Aviv Museum of Art’s extension space for modern and contemporary art exhibitions 5 Tarsat St. Tel. (03) 5287196 Officially re-opened in September 2009. www.tamuseum.com Nachum Gutman Museum Tucked away on a small street in Neve Tzedek, this delightful little

museum tells the story of one of Israel’s most famous artists.

21 Rokach Street (Neve Tzedek).

Tel: (03) 5161970 Opening Hours: Sun-Wed 10am-4pm, Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-5pm, www.gutmanmuseum.co.il Rubin Museum Recently renovated, this small museum located in the home of Reuven Rubin tells the story of the famous artist’s life and work.

14 Bialik St Tel. (03) 5255961 Opening Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, 10am-3pm, Tues 10am-8pm, Sat 11am-2pm www.rubinmuseum.org.i Tel Aviv Museum of Art Israel’s main art museum hosts more than half a million visitors per year.

It features a dynamic program of changing and permanent exhibitions, cultural programs of classical and jazz music, performance arts, lecture series, special events, children’s programs, dance, and cinema.

27 Shaul Hamelech Ave, Tel Aviv Tel: (03) 6077020. Opening Hours:

Markus Mizne - Love Letters

Art & CULTURE pick of the month

Markus Mizne: Love Letters Tel Aviv Museum of Art Oct 30

Markus Mizne (1908-1994) was inspired by great artists such as Miro, Pollock, de Kooning and Twombly. He knew their work well, and acquired many of their important paintings. Mizne’s paintings are calligraphic, a kind of automatic writing in which the hand is activated by an inner force of a private, intimate memory. These seemingly vague and undecipherable sketches, are charged with the tension created between the sublime and the trivial. These quick sketches, apparently made inadvertently, convey a sense of inner turmoil, and accumulate into a kind of personal diary. Most of the paintings are dedicated to the artist’s wife, the internationally acclaimed pianist Felicja Blumental, and others are jointly dedicated to this wife and to his daughter Annette. The winding line in these painting-letters leads the pictorial rhythm, and the viewer can experience a rich variety of emotions, some of ecstasy, some of sorrow.

Mon, Wed, Sat 10am- 4pm, Tues, Thur 10am-10pm, Fri 10am- 2pm.

Sun closed. www.tamuseum.com New exhibitions Beit Hatfutsot, Museum of the Jewish People THE REAL AND THE IDEAL: THE PAINTING OF LUDWIG BLUM (1891-1974) The first exhibition of the artist Ludwig Blum, known for his panoramic paintings of Jerusalem, the city where he lived and worked for fifty years. Blum was a painter of love.

He loved his country, and his country reciprocated that love. Today, Blum occupies a central place among the masters of Eretz Israel.

The Lady Sara Cohen Exhibition Hall, Tel Aviv University Campus, Matityahu Gate (#2), Klausner St., Ramat Aviv.

Tel: (03) 7457800 Opening Hours: Sun-Tues, Thurs 10 am-4pm Wed 10 am-6pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm, Closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays www.bh.org.il (Exhibition runs from Oct 1 2009 until Dec 31 2009) Helena Rubinstein Pavilion For Contemporary Art A new exhibition in honor of the pavilion’s re-opening in September, 2009. FAMILY/TREE New acquisitions donated by the Rivka Saker and Uzi Zucker Fund for Contemporary Israeli Art. The exhibition incorporates an architecture-sculpture-performance approach and includes a video

documenting an installation of artist Tami Ben-Tor entitled “Normal” 2006, as well as three sizeable installations of three well-known artists: Nahum Tevet, “Question Five” 2000-2003; Guy Ben-Ner, “Treehouse Kit” 2005; and Ohad Meromi, “Who Owns the World” 2008. The three sculptural works are made of wood and all creations in the exhibition hold a dialogue with the history of modernism. Thematically, the works relate to family and education and all works are characterized by a didactic aspect. 6 Tarsat Blvd, Tel Aviv.

Opening Hours: Mon, Wed 10am4pm, Tues, Thurs 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-2 pm, Sat 10am-4pm Sun closed.

Information: (03) 5287196 www.tamuseum.com

Dvir Gallery 11 Nachum St. Tel: (03) 6043003 Tue-Thur 11am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-1pm www.dvirgallery.com

Galleries

The Heder Gallery 11 Gottlieb St. Tel: (03) 5222402, Mon-Thur 12am-6 pm Fri 11am-2 pm Sat 11am-1pm www.theheder.com

Alon Segev 30 Chelouche St., Neve Tzedek, Tel-Aviv. Tel: (03) 6090769, MonThurs, 12pm-7pm, 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 10am-1pm, 5 pm-7pm, Fri 10am-1pm www.chelouchegallery.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

Gerstein Gallery 99 Ben Yehuda St. Tel: (03) 5293826 Sun-Thur 11am-7pm, Friday 10am-2pm www.davidgerstein.com Givon Gallery 35 Gordon St. Tel: (03) 5225427 Sun 10am-1pm, Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm, 5pm-7pm, Fri 10am-2 pm, Sat 11am-2pm www.givonartgallery.com hello ISRAEL

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Art & CULTURE 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 Ilana Goor Museum 4 Mazal Dagim St, Old Jaffa Tel: (03) 6837676, Sun-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-6pm www.ilanagoor.com Minshar Gallery for Art 18 David Chachami St. Tel: (03) 6887090 Sun-Thurs 12pm-7pm Noga Gallery 60 Ahad Ha’am St.Tel: (03) 5660123 Mon-Thur 11am-7pm Fri-Sat 11am-2pm www.nogagallery.com Office in Tel Aviv (installation art) 1 Shlomo Hamelech St. Tel: (03) 5254191, Tue-Thurs 2pm-7pm Fri, Sat 11am-1pm www.officeintelavivgallery.com

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

JERUSALEM ART MUSEUMS The Israel Museum The Israel Museum is the largest and most important cultural institution in the country. The museum includes some 500,000 archeological and anthropological exhibits, displays of Judaica and ethnography, Israeli and international art. The Billy Rose Sculpture Garden includes works by Henry Moore and Picasso. The huge permanent collection is documented with temporary world-class exhibits each month.11 Ruppin Blvd. near the Knesset, Information: (02) 6708811 Opening Hours: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs 10am-5pm, Tues 10am-9pm Fri and holiday eves 10am-2pm Sat and holidays 10am-5pm www.imj.org.il

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 Galleries Eden Gallery 10 King David Street Tel. (02) 6244831, Sun-Thur 9am9pm, Fri 9am-2pm www.eden-gallery.com Gerstein Studio/Gallery 13 Harekhvim st. Talpiyot.

Tel: (02) 6781899 Sun – Thur 10am-5pm www.davidgerstein.com Jerusalem Artists’ House 12 Shmuel Hanagid St Tel. (02) 6253653, Sun-Thur 10am-1pm, 4pm-7pm Fri 10am-1pm Sat 11am-2pm, www.art.org.il Museum on the Seam International contemporary art on the theme of co-existence 4 Chel Handasa St.

Volker Marz's exhibition entitled "Kafka in Heaven" at the Chelouche Gallery, Tel Aviv

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

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New exhibition The Israel Museum, Jerusalem Family Traces At the heart of this exhibition stands the family portrait, charged with memories and longing. The exhibition was initially inspired by Anthony Goicolea’s Supper (2008). Presented alongside Goicolea's personal journey are multicultural works from the Museum's and other collections.

A special loan from The Museum of Modern Art, New York is Frida Kahlo’s My Grandparents, My Parents, and I, an intimate, symbolic family tree, addressing the complex identity of an artist with native Mexican and German immigrant ancestry.

Weinstein Gallery, Ruth Youth Wing, The Israel Museum 11 Ruppin Blvd. near the Knesset

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

Art & CULTURE Haifa The Haifa Museum of Art 26 Shabbetai Levi St. Tel: (04) 8523255 Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed 10am-4pm, Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri/holiday eves 10am-1pm, Sat/holidays 10am-3pm www.hma.org.il The Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art 89 Hanassi Ave Tel: (04) 8383554 Sun-Thu 10am-4pm, Fri/holiday eves 10am-1pm, Sat/holidays 10am-3pm www.hma.org.il Haifa City Museum Sun-Thurs 10am-4pm, Fri/holiday eves 10am-1pm, Sat/holidays 10am-3pm www.hma.org.il

Dance Tel Aviv – Yaffo SUN NOV 1 - SUN NOV 8 Wed Nov 4 – Thur Nov 5 Sigal Ziv’s “Tribal Lotus” Dancers expose the beauty and power of femininity with a tribal fusion belly dance style that unifies East and West, traditional and modern.

Inbal Multicultural Ethnic Center, Suzanne Dellal Center, 5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek.

Tickets: (03) 5166333 [90NIS] 9pm www.inbalethnic.co.il Wed Nov 4 – Thur Nov 5 Igor Moiseyev Ballet - Russia A cast of over eighty dancers bring folkdance from around the world to the stage. Mann Auditorium, 1 Huberman St., Tel Aviv.

Tickets: (03) 5215200 [349NIS] 8.30pm, www.moiseyev.ru Thur Nov 5 Three Korean choreographers present “Uncomfortable”, ”Evolution” and ”Modern Feeling” (Tel Aviv Dance 2009) Winners of the 2008 Choreographic Festival at Seoul entertain with their individual talents.

Suzanne Dellal Center, 5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek. Tickets: (03) 5104037 [145NIS] 9pm www.suzannedellal.org.il Sat Nov 7 Spanish Dance “Andalucia Lejana” (Tel Aviv Dance 2009) Dancers from Israel, Spain and Japan perform Spanish dance with live accompaniment of singers and Flamenco guitars.

Suzanne Dellal Center, 5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek. Tickets: (03) 5104037 [225NIS] 9pm www.suzannedellal.org.il

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Ballet Nacional De Espana (Tel Aviv Dance 2009) Tue Nov 3 – Sat Nov 7

Director Jose Antonio leads the renowned Ballet Nacional De Espana in homage to the dance and muscial heritage of Spain in a program enriched with colorful costumes, vivid dancing and spellbinding flamenco and classical Spanish music.

The program includes “Aires de Villa y Corte” set in Madrid in the 1800s and evokes contemporary scenes of palace life and the ways they relate to the lives of common folk. Featured is the Bolero dance style, complex and technicallydemanding incorporating the use of castanets.

“La Leyend” offers a tribute to the legendary flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, portraying the duality of her personality and showing moments of her life and art, her strength and frailty, and her grandeur and solitude.

The Opera House – Tel-Aviv Performing Arts Center, 19 Shaul Hamelech St., Tel Aviv. Tickets: (03) 6045000 or *8965 [159-399NIS] (3rd-5th at 8pm), (6th at 1pm), (7th at 9pm) www.israel-opera.co.il

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Michal Herman’s “Fellowship” A humorously clever dance performance based on Franz Kafka’s short story. Clipa Theatre, 38 Harakevet St., Tel Aviv.

Tickets: (03) 6879219 [80NIS] 9pm www.clipa.co.il MON NOV 9 - SUN NOV 15 Mon Nov 9, 10 and Nov 12 – 15 Maria Kong Dance Company presents “Fling” The premiere performance of this new contemporary dance company, this work investigates emotions and relationships.Nahmani Theatre, 4 Nahmani St. Tel Aviv. Tickets: (03) 5624091 (9th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 15th at 9pm), (13th at 2pm) Thur Nov 12 – Fri Nov 13 World Premiere of Barak Marshals “Rooster” (Tel Aviv Dance 2009) A dance-theater piece consisting of several overlapping stories drawn from myths and tales of the Middle East.

The Opera House – Tel-Aviv Performing Arts Center, 19 Shaul Hamelech St., Tel Aviv.

Tickets: (03) 6927777 [124-274 NIS] (12th at 9pm) and (13th at 1pm) www.israel-opera.co.il Thur Nov 12 – Sat Nov 14 Mayumana’s Momentum A unique dance and percussion show based on skill, rhythm, visual effects

Art & CULTURE and humor. Mayumana House, 15 Louis Pasteur St., Yaffo. Tickets: (03) 6811787 [159NIS] (12th at 8.30pm),( 13th at 10pm), (14th at 9.30pm) www.mayumana.com/momentum MON NOV 16 - SUN NOV 22 Wed Nov 18, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21 Mayumana’s Momentum A unique dance and percussion show based on skill, rhythm, visual effects and humor. Mayumana House, 15 Louis Pasteur St., Yaffo. Tickets: (03) 6811787 [159NIS] (18th at 8.30pm), (20th at 10pm), (21th at 9.30pm) www.mayumana.com/momentum

Suzanne Dellal Center, 5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek.

Tickets: (03) 5166333 9pm www.inbalethnic.co.il Tel Aviv Dance Company Hosts Michael Miler (Curtain Up Festival 2009) Suzanne Dellal Center, 5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek.

Tickets: (03) 5104037 [100NIS] 9pm www.suzannedellal.org.il

Tue Nov 3 Igor Moiseyev Ballet - Russia A cast of over eighty dancers celebrate in bringing folkdance from around the world to the stage.

Binyanei Haouma, (International Conference Center) 1 Shazar Blvd., Jerusalem Tickets: (03) 5215200 [299NIS] www.moiseyev.ru

Wed Nov 18 Stomach to Stomach A celebration of the variations of the different styles of belly and tribal dance. Inbal Multicultural Ethnic Center, Suzanne Dellal Center, 5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek.

Tickets: (03) 5166333 [90NIS] 9pm www.inbalethnic.co.il MON NOV 23 - MON NOV 30 Wed Nov 25 Nimrod Freed Hosts Anat Grigorio and Dafi Eltabab (Curtain Up Festival 2009) Suzanne Dellal Center, 5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek.Tickets: (03) 5104037 [100NIS] 9pm www.suzannedellal.org.il Thur Nov 26 Vertigo Hosts Elad Shechter (Curtain Up Festival 2009) Suzanne Dellal Center, 5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek.

Tickets: (03) 5104037 [100NIS] 9pm www.suzannedellal.org.il Fri Nov 27 Yasmeen Godder Hosts Iris Erez (Curtain Up Festival 2009) Suzanne Dellal Center, 5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek.Tickets: (03) 5104037 [100NIS] 10pm www.suzannedellal.org.il Thur Nov 26, Fri Nov 27 Fresco-Yoram Karmi Dance Company’s “Hopla!”

A theatrical and humorous dance show, accompanied by live music.

ENAV Cultural Center, 71 Ibn Gvirol St., Tel Aviv Tickets: *5000 [85NIS] (26th at 9pm), (27th at 1pm) Sat Nov 28 Rajistan in Israel Sponsored by the Indian Embassy, Rajashree Behera, one of the most brilliant exponents of Odissi Indian dance mesmerizes with her lyrical and beautiful style.

Inbal Multicultural Ethnic Center,

The French Heddy Maalem Company performs “The Rite of Spring” (Tel Aviv Dance 2009)

Sun Nov 29 Noa Dar Hosts Maya Brinner and Irad Mazliah (Curtain Up Festival 2009) Suzanne Dellal Center, 5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek.

Tickets: (03) 5104037 [100NIS] 9pm www.suzannedellal.org.il Mon Nov 30 Niv Sheinfeld and Oren Laor Host Noa Shadur (Curtain Up Festival 2009) Suzanne Dellal Center, 5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek.

Tickets: (03) 5104037 [100NIS] 9pm www.suzannedellal.org.il

Jerusalem MON NOV 2 - SUN NOV 8 Mon Nov 2 – Tue Nov 3 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s “Off Screen / Slipstream / Gnawa” One of the most original forces in American contemporary dance returns to Israel with an inspiring, challenging and engaging program featuring 22 dancers.

The Jerusalem Centre for Performing Arts, Sherover Theatre, 20 Marcus St., Jerusalem. Tickets: (02) 6237000 [149-299NIS] 8.30pm www.jerusalem-theatre.co.il

MON NOV 16 - SUN NOV 22 Wed Nov 18 Anat Shemgar’s “Perakim” Inspired by Georges Perec’s book “Space, etc.: a Selection of Spaces”, the bodies of the dancers and their movements define space and create places, a room, a bed, a street, an apartment.

The Lab, 28 Derech Hevron St., Jerusalem.

Tickets: (02) 6292001 [55-65NIS] 9pm www.maabada.org.il MON NOV 23 - SUN NOV 29 Wed Nov 25 Idan Cohen’s vision of Swan Lake The Lab, 28 Derech Hevron St., Jerusalem. Tickets: (02) 6292001 [90NIS] 8.30pm

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LIVE MUSIC TEL AVIV YAFFO MON NOV 2 - SUN NOV 8 Popular Music Thur Nov 5 HaYehudim Unplugged This successful hard-rock band is known for its energetic, upbeat songs and loud vocals.

Zappa Club, Ramat Hachayal, Tel Aviv.

Tel: (03) 7674646 [140NIS] Doors open 8.30pm Jazz Wed Nov 4 Gospel-Jazz - Iris and Ofer Portugaly with their Gospel Choir An acclaimed Gospel-Jazz concert, an exciting evening of soul and Afro-American gospel music, with a tantalizing zing of Israeli spiciness.

Reading 3, 3 Hatarucha St., Tel Aviv.

Tickets: 03-7624000 [95NIS] 10pm MON NOV 9 - SUN NOV 15 Popular Music Mon Nov 9 Voca People This innovative performance combines acapella singers and beat box performers to create an entire orchestra without any musical instruments.

Zappa Club, Ramat Hachayal, Tel Aviv.

Tel: (03) 7674646 [140NIS] Doors open 8.30pm Classic | Opera Sun Nov 15 Carmina Burana – The Symphonic Series The Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon Letzion accompanied by the Israeli Opera Chorus and the “Bat Kol” Children’s Choir.

Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center, 19 Shaul Hamelech St., Tel Aviv.

Tickets: (03) 6927777 [109-169NIS] 8pm

Stabat Mater Performed by the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and the Israeli Opera Chorus. Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center, 19 Shaul Hamelech St., Tel Aviv.

Tickets: (03) 6927777 [135-210NIS] 8pm MON NOV 23 - SUN NOV 29 Popular Music Tue Nov 24 Yehuda Poliker This popular singer/songwriter and musician’s music combines rock with Greek and other Mediterranean musical styles.

Zappa Club, Ramat Hachayal, Tel Aviv.

Tel: (03) 7674646 [180NIS] Doors open 8.30pm Jazz Fri Nov 27 Homage to Chet Baker An exciting tribute to the legendary trumpeter and singer.

Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center, 19 Shaul Hamelech St., Tel Aviv.

Tickets: (03) 6927777 [115-199NIS] 10pm MON NOV 30 Classic | Opera Mon Nov 30 The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Gala - Bach and Mozart Soloists and the Prague Philharmonic Choir present Easter Oratorio and the Coronation Mass.

Mann Auditorium, 1 Huberman St. Tel Aviv. Tickets: 1-700-70-30-30

Jerusalem and Area MON NOV 9 - SUN NOV 15 Popular Music

Classic | Opera

Tue Nov 10 Aviatar Banai This well-loved Israeli artist celebrates his new Album “Light as the Day Does Shine”. The Lab, 28 Derech Hevron St., Jerusalem.

Tickets: (02) 6292001 [99-109NIS] 9.30pm

Tue Nov 17 The Liturgical Series – Rossini -

Thur Nov 12 Ehad Mi Yode’a (Who Knows One)

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(Jerusalem International Oud Festival 2009) The Tractor’s Revenge band pays tribute to poet and Rabbi, Yehuda Moshe Ibn Ezra.

The Jerusalem Centre for Performing Arts, Sherover Theatre, 20 Marcus St., Jerusalem.Tickets: (02) 5605755 [84-120NIS] 9pm Sat Nov 14 Sounds from Syria (Jerusalem International Oud Festival 2009) A tribute to Sabah Fakhri: Ambassador of Syrian Vocal Artistry.

Gerard Behar Center, 11 Bezalel St., Jerusalem.

Tickets: (02) 6237000 [84-120NIS] 9.30pm Classic | Opera Sat 14 Nov Baroque and Blues Local and international artists offer a varied program from Vivaldi to Gershwin.

Church of the Latrun Monastry, Latrun Junction Tickets: (02) 5356954 3.30pm MON NOV 16 - SUN NOV 22 Popular Music Wed Nov 18 Sudha Ragunathan (Jerusalem International Oud Festival 2009) The Voice of Southern India.

The Jerusalem Centre for Performing Arts, Rebecca Crown Theatre, 20 Marcus St., Jerusalem.

Tickets: (02) 5605755 [84-120NIS] 9pm Thur Nov 19 Three Great Arab Vocalists (Jerusalem International Oud Festival 2009) A tribute to Abd al-Wahab, Um Kalthoum and Farid al-Atrash.

The Jerusalem Centre for Performing Arts, Sherover Theatre, 20 Marcus St., Jerusalem.

Tickets: (02) 5605755 [84-120NIS] 9pm Sun Nov 22 Maktoub Ensemble (Jerusalem International Oud Festival 2009) Musical compositions for plucked string instruments.

Confederation House, 12 Emile Botta St. Jerusalem.

Tickets: (02) 02-6245206 [56-80NIS] 9pm

LIVE MUSIC Classic | Opera Sun Nov 22 The Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Itamar Meets a Rabbit” The whole family can enjoy the wisdom and playfulness of this musical work.

Binyanei Haouma, (International Conference Center) 1 Shazar Blvd., Jerusalem Tickets : 1-700-70-30-30 [100-150NIS] 5.30pm MON NOV 23 - SUN NOV 29 Popular Music Mon Nov 23 Top Trio-A One-Time Encounter between Three Oud Players (Jerusalem International Oud Festival 2009) The Jerusalem Centre for Performing Arts, Rebecca Crown Theatre, 20 Marcus St., Jerusalem.

Tickets: (02) 5605755 [84-120NIS] 9pm Tue Nov 24 Strings of the Byzantine KingdomThen and Now (Jerusalem International Oud Festival 2009) En Chordais Ensemble from Greece.

The Jerusalem Centre for Performing Arts, Rebecca Crown Theatre, 20 Marcus St., Jerusalem.

Tickets: (02) 5605755 [84-120NIS] 9pm Wed Nov 25 The Wild East (Jerusalem International Oud Festival 2009) Strings of Peace in the Third Temple.

Confederation House, 12 Emile Botta St. Jerusalem.

Tickets: (02) 02-6245206 [56-80NIS] 7.30pm Iraq'n'Roll (Jerusalem International Oud Festival 2009) Yair Dalal and Dudu Tasa in a special performance Mercaz Shimshon-Beit Shmuel, 6 Shama St., Jerusalem.

Tickets: (02) 6203455/6 [70-100NIS] 7.30pm Thur Nov 26 Sound of Magic and Spirituality (Jerusalem International Oud Festival 2009) Omar Farouk Tekbilek and his Ensemble The Jerusalem Centre for Performing Arts, Sherover Theatre, 20 Marcus St., Jerusalem.

Tickets: (02) 5605755 [84-120NIS] 9pm

International Artists Tue Nov 3 La Oreja De Van Gogh This Spanish pop-rock band and Latin Grammy winner entertain with their characteristically poetic songs.

Reading 3, 3 Hatarucha St., Tel Aviv. Tickets: 03-7624000 [99NIS] 10pm Sat Nov 7 Emma Shapplin The French soprano will dazzle with her contemporary classical crossover style. Mann Auditorium, 1 Huberman St. Tel Aviv. Tickets: (03) 5215200 [299-599NIS] 8.30pm Mon Nov 9 – Sat Nov 14 Andy Bey – Voice of America (Tel Aviv Museum Series) One of the great unsung heroes of jazz singing, Andy Bey is a commanding interpreter of lyrics who has a wide vocal range and a big, rich, full voice.

Mon Nov 9, Gerard Behar Center, 11 Bezalel St., Jerusalem. Tel: (02) 6222333, Wed Nov 11, Zappa Club, 85 Medinat Hayehudim, Herzelia. Tel: (03) 7674646 Thur Nov 12-13, Tel Aviv Museum, 27 Shaul Hamelech Ave., Tel Aviv. Tel: (03) 5733001, Sat Nov 14, Abba Hushi House, Haifa. Tel: (04) 8227850 Tickets: 125-179NIS Wed Nov 18, Thur Nov 19 Paul Anka This Canadian singer/songwriter first became famous as a teen idol in the late 1950s and 1960s and today is recognized as one of the most successful and respected stars of the Las Vegas and Atlantic City nightclub circuit as well as on concert stages throughout the world, thrilling and wowing audiences.Nokia Stadium, Tel Aviv Tickets: * 8965 [340-1000NIS] 8.30pm Sat Nov 7 Bunny Sigler and Coolooloosh “Always” Bunny Sigler, nicknamed “Mr. Emotion”, the Philadelphian pop and R&B songwriter and record producer tours with the local band Coolooloosh, whose latest album features this talented legend.

The Lab, 28 Derech Hevron St., Jerusalem.

Tickets: (02) 6292001 [60-70NIS] 9.30pm Tue Nov 10 Opeth While firmly rooted in Scandinavian death metal, the music of this Swedish heavy metal band has been influence by progressive music, folk, blues rock and jazz. Many compositions include acoustic guitar interludes and strong dynamic shifts, as well as both growling and clean vocals.

Hangar 11, Namal Tel Aviv.

Tickets: (03) 5215200 [229NIS] Doors open 9.30pm Sat Nov 21 Cesaria Evora Whether this Cape-Verdean artist sings coladeras (catchy songs perfect for the dance floor) or mornas (Cape-Verdean blues), her voice holds an inescapable fascination for the listener.

Binyanei Haouma, (International Conference Center) 1 Shazar Blvd., Jerusalem Tickets : (02) 623 7000 [209-289NIS] 9pm

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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 world’s most famous jewelry designers and a unique variety of own crafted jewels. For store locations see ad on page 3.

Main store: 157 Dizengoff St. Tel: Tel (03) 5249383.

Arad Factory - Tel: (02) 9903528 www.deadseashop.co.il Fashion Gottex A wide selection of swim and beach wear.

Main store, 62 Anilevitch St. Tel Aviv.

Tel. (03) 5373879 www.gottex.com

Tel Aviv-Yaffo

Souvenirs Daniella Lehavi Leather bags and shoes by top Israeli designer, 34 Basel St. Tel. (03) 5440573 www.daniellalehavi.com Del-Arte Colorful home accessories 9 Ashtori HaFarchi St. Tel (03) 5466993 www.del-arte.co.il Ben Yehuda Street

Basel Quarter

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AXELA Designer clothing, bathing suits, handbags, accessories and more...

96 Ben Yehuda St. Tel. (03) 5275371, 077-2012530

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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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

Menifa Glass works, jewelry, ethnic works 1 Alkalai St. Tel. (03) 6054505 Hagar Satat Jewelry, 37 Basel St., Tel (03) 6023718

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

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Shopping & fASHION 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

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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

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.

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

MAZAL TOV Israeli gifts and jewelry to bring back home with you. Starts from 1$ [full VAT refund].

159 Dizengoff st., Tel Aviv.

Accessories

Gan Hahashmal

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

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.

Dori Csengeri Hand embroidered jewelry – featured in Vogue Magazine 242 Dizengoff St. Tel. (03) 6043273 www.doricsengeri.com Souvenirs Bauhaus Center 99 Dizengoff St. Excellent selection of books and functional designs, Tel. (03) 5220249

Fashion Shine Israeli women’s designer 12 HaRakevet St. Tel. (03) 5601658 Accessories Ruby Star Jewelry, Levontin 28 St. Tel. 077-5606500

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

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Badim Exquisite textile shop 42 Shabazi St. Tel. (03) 5164269

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

Sheinkin Street Hip Sheinkin St. is packed with indy designer shops, boutiques, music and sidewalk cafes.

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 Urbanix Urban Art Gallery and Shop 45 Shenkin Street (Gallery Floor) Tel: (03) 5250601 Sun-Thur 10am8pm, Fri 10am-4pm, www.urbanix.co.il

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Mini Me Exhibition at Urbanix Nov 1-12, 2009

This gallery and shop dedicated to urban art and vinyl toys, introduces and promotes urban artists and designers from all over the world. The gallery space hosts a variety of unique exhibitions and the Street Art shop, offers the largest range of vinyl toys in Israel, fashion, accessories, gadgets, books, magazines, prints and more.

As part of a study project, third-year Industrial Design students were asked to address their persona and selfperception and to design a toy character in their own image. Inspiration for the toys came from the designer’s past experiences, personality, character and physical appearance.

As part of the manufacturing process a unique 3D printing technology was used, providing the designers with an accurate and realistic “picture” of the product during the design phase.

The project’s results, which form the exhibition, demonstrate each designer’s personal working process, unique approach, and individual selfexpression.

Urbanix Urban Art Gallery and Shop, 45 Shenkin Street (Gallery Floor), Tel Aviv. Tel: (03) 5250601 Sun-Thur 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-4pm www.urbanix.co.il

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Shopping & fASHION Tel Aviv Port Tel Aviv’s old port (“Namal Tel Aviv” in Hebrew), dating back to 1936, has been renovated into a trendy complex where you can shop and eat; at night, go clubbing or bar hopping. www.namal.co.il Fashion Bait Ba'Namal “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 Factory 54 Trendy international premium brand Hangar 9, Tel. (03) 6041711 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 10am4pm, 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.

Yafo Street

This lively Jewish market is bursting with the ripest and tastiest fruits and vegetables, as well as a multitude of household goods. It is busiest on Friday afternoon, when people are preparing for the Sabbath. Open Sunday-Thursday 6:30 am-7 pm, Friday 6:30 am-mid-afternoon. Jaffa Road, Jerusalem Khalifa Shoes The largest selection in the world of Teva Naot. 44 Jaffa St. (corner of Rav Kook St., Opposite the Zion Square), Jerusalem.

Sun. – Thurs. 8:30am – 7:30pm, Fri. 8:30am – 2:30pm.

Tel: (02) 6257027 www.khalifashoes.com Ben Yehuda Street Open-air pedestrian mall is positioned on the downtown Jerusalem forming a triangle with King George Street and Jaffa Road.

Jerusalem

Chomi Hand picked items from Israel’s top designers for the discerning shopper.

10 Bazelel St. Tel. (02) 6253379

Alrov Mamilla Avenue

the Old City

Running from the Agron Street junction to Jaffa Gate, the avenue provides visitors with ancient landscapes and spectacular views of the Old City and acts as a bridge between modern and ancient. The avenue features renovated 19th century buildings, street theater performances and designer shops with cafes and restaurants interspersed throughout the way.

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 AHAVA Visitor Center Dead Sea Laboratories Plant Tel. (02) 9945117, (02) 9945123 Fax. (02) 9945122

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Machane Yehuda Market

Fashion Claire Fashion Charming boutique located close to the Old City in the upscale neiberhood of Baka, near the German Colony. The owners, a Parisian couple, offer imports from France, Italy and England as well as Israeli made garments. 54 Derech Beit lechem St. Tel. (02)6232833 Souvenirs Hutsot Hayotzer Jerusalem artists display their creations in this art center. Open Sunday-Thursday 10 am-5 pm, Friday 10 am-2 pm. Across the street from Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem. www.hutzot-hayotzer.com.

Khader M. Baidun and Sons Covering nearly an entire block and includes beautiful jewelry, wellpreserved Bronze Age jugs and other antiquities. Daily 10:30 am-4 pm. 20 Via Dolorosa, Old City, Jerusalem.

Tel. (02) 6261469. www.baidun.com.

Palestinian Pottery East Jerusalem shop features a fine selection of pottery crafted by the Balian family, whose works have been exhibited all over the world, including Washington D.C.’s Smithsonian Museum. Open MondaySaturday 9 am-4 pm. 14 Nablus Road, Jerusalem. Tel. (02) 6282826. www.palestinianpottery.com.

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MINERAL BUTTERS WITH THE SEVEN SPECIES Ein Hathelet 08-6584689 Neve Midbar 02-9401818 Arad Factory Shop 02-9903528 08-6597010 Alon in Arad 02-9903512 Zomet Shoeva 02-5709484 Zomet Shoket 02-9903526 Ein Yahav 050-8788910 Zomet Dvira 02-9903527 Netaniya 09-8325567 Tiberias 04-6715204 Eilat 052-5910006 Tel-Aviv Yafo 03-5292981 David InterContinental Tel-Aviv Yafo 050-83837091 Zomet Dimona 050-8788910 Neve Ilan 02-9903500 www.deadseashop.co.il | www.deadsea.cc

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. (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.

Reservations only, Tel. (03) 6444345 Price Level: High

Asian

Thai House Authentic Thai cuisine. Sun-Sat. noon-midnight. 8 Bograshov St, Reservations optional, Tel. (03) 5178568, Price Level: Moderate

Sakura - Japanese A tiny gem; authentic Japanese restaurant, favoured by Japanese ex-pats. Sun-Sat noon-midnight, 79 King George St,

Yakimono - upscale Japanese Sun-Fri-noon-5.00pm, noon12.30am, Sat. noon-12.30am, 19 Rothschild Blvd, Reservations only, Tel. (03) 5175171, Price Level: High

TEL AVIV-YAFFO

Italian Mediterranean Cuisine Meat, Fish & Seafood

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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Bar & Restaurant 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 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 Sheila Trendy Sheila combines excellent cuisine and an easy, bar-style ambience.

Sun-Thur. 7pm-midnight, Fri-Sat 1pmmidnight, 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 Caffe Tazza D’oro A charming café with good food and the best coffee in town.

Sun-Fri 7.30am-midnight, Sat 8.30ammidnight, 6 Ahad Ha’am St, Neve Tzedek. No Reservations required, Tel. (03) 5166329 Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate Adora Mediterranean cuisine by the young and promising Chef Avi Biton. MonThur. noon-5pm, 7pm-midnight, Fri. noon-4pm, 9pm-midnight, Sat. 9am-

Dining out 5pm, 7pm-midnight. 226 Ben Yehuda St, Reservations only, Tel. (03) 6050896, Price Level: Moderate

outskirts of the Carmel Market) Reservations recommended, Tel (03) 5161417, Price Level: High

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

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

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

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

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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

IL RISTORANTE ITALIANO

Italian

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

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:

Dining out (03)5273394, Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate Herbert Samuel Jonathan Roshfeld’s elegant restaurant is a critics’ favourite Sun-Sat. 12.30pm- 12.30am.

6 Koifman St, Reservations only Tel. (03) 5166516, Price Level: High Osteria da Fiorella The first and most authentic Italian in town. 148 Ben Yehuda St. Reservation recommended.

Tel: (03)5248818 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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Kosher Bruno Mediterranean cuisine with an open kitchen and a great view.

Sun-Thur 12 pm-4.00.pm, 7.00.pm11 pm, Azrieli Center, 3rd floor Reservations recommended, Tel. (03) 6093030, Price Level: High Lilit 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,-

Restaurant & Caf'e 6 Ahad Ha'am st., Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv Tel: 03-5166329 | office@tazza-doro.co.il

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Dining out 5pm, Sat. 8pm-1am, 8 HaArba’a St Tel. (03) 5617778, Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate Meat A Place for Meat True to its name – a carnivore’s heaven serving the finest cuts of home-aged meat.

Mon-Sat. noon-16pm, 7pm-midnight, 64 Shabazi St, Neve Tzedek, Reservations optional, Tel (03) 5104020, Price Level: Moderate-High Boccaccio Mediterranean-Italian cuisine An intimate dining experience with a glimpse of the sea. Sun-Sat. noon-midnight. 106 Hayarkon St (in front of Dan Hotel). Reservations recommended, Tel (03) 03.5246837 Price Level: Moderate Charcuterie Home-made sausages and fine meat dishes complemented by the old market streets of beautiful Jaffa, Mon-Sat. noon-5pm, 7pm-2am, 3 Rabbi Hanina St, Jaffa, Reservations only, Tel (03) 6828843 Price Level: Moderate-High Stefan Braun Levantine-style kebabs and salads served in a romantic, Ottomanstyle setting, Sun-Sat. noon-2am, 99 Allenby St (in the courtyard),

pick of the month

Scala

This exclusive restaurant, in the heart of Jerusalem, combines elegance and an urban lifestyle with contemporary taste.

Impeccably designed by one of Italy’s leading architects and designers, Scala chef kitchen and bar, serves original Mediterranean cuisine, prepared by Chef de Cuisine Oren Yerushalmi using the best local ingredients and international cooking techniques. The Scala bar offers a lavish variety of boutique Israeli wines, fine spirits and cocktails.

Start your meal in style with the Sea Fish Ceviche: kohlrabi, baby radishes, seared artichoke, Tamar tomato confit, creamed eggplant and mizuna in olive oil and lime juice. Then indulge in the Veal Stew: slowcooked tongue of veal, potatoes and white beans in a rich beef stock. For dessert enjoy the spectacular presentation and taste of the Hazelnut and Coffee Cream Dessert: Dutched cocoa, fresh dates, caramelized hazelnuts, almond cream and sugar twill.

The David Citadel Hotel, 7 King David St., Jerusalem, KOSHER Open Sun-Thurs from 7pm and on Sat from 8pm Reservations (02) 6212030 www.scala-rest.com

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Reservations recommended, Tel (03) 5604725, Price Level: Moderate Mid-Eastern Abu Hassan One of the most famous hummus joints in Israel Sun-Fri. 8am - till the hummus is finished (usually around 2pm), 1 HaDolphin St, Jaffa, Price Level: Inexpensive Dr. Shakshuka Tripoli cuisine, with an emphasis on the baked egg-and-tomato dish called shakshuka Sun-Thur. 8am-midnight, Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 8pm-midnight, 3 Beit Eshel, Jaffa, No reservations required, Price Level: Inexpensive Pini BaHatzer Facing the beach where Jaffa and Tel Aviv meet, this restaurant serves Turkish and Kurdish cuisine. Enjoy the outside terrace at sunset.Sun-Sat. 9am-11.30pm, 6 Nahum Goldman Boardwalk, Jaffa. Reservations recommended Tel (03) 6822111 Price Level: Moderate-High 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

Caffe Tazza D’oro A charming café with good food and the best coffee in town.

Sun-Fri. 7.30am-midnight, Sat 8.30am- midnight, 6 Ahad Ha’am St, Neve Tzedek. No Reservations required Tel (03) 5166329 Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate Shine Slick and trendy, this café by day becomes a happening bar scene at night. Sun-Thur. 8.30am-12.30am, Fri 8.30am-6pm, Sat 10am-12.30am, 38 Shlomo HaMelech St Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate

Jerusalem Asian Sakura Sun-Sat. noon-midnight 31 Jaffa St, Reservations optional Tel. (02) 6235244 Price Level: Moderate-high Bar & Restaurant Adom Wine bar with a good menu of Mediterranean meat and fish dishes.

Sun-Fri. 12.30pm-4.30pm, 7pm-2am, Sat. 1pm-2am, 31 Jaffa St Reservations optional 057.9382169 Price Level: Moderate-High

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MUDS OF LIFE Ein Hathelet 08-6584689 Neve Midbar 02-9401818 Arad Factory Shop 02-9903528 08-6597010 Alon in Arad 02-9903512 Zomet Shoeva 02-5709484 Zomet Shoket 02-9903526 Ein Yahav 050-8788910 Zomet Dvira 02-9903527 Netaniya 09-8325567 Tiberias 04-6715204 Eilat 052-5910006 Tel-Aviv Yafo 03-5292981 David InterContinental Tel-Aviv Yafo 050-83837091 Zomet Dimona 050-8788910 Neve Ilan 02-9903500 www.deadseashop.co.il | www.deadsea.cc

Dining out 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 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 Cielo North Italian cuisine in an intimate atmosphere.Sun-Thur, Sat. 1pm-4pm, 6.30pm-11.30pm, Fri. 6.30pm11.30pm, 18, Ben Sira St, Reservations only ,Tel. (02) 6251132 Price Level: Moderate-High Paradiso An Italian café that is a Jerusalem establishment. Sun-Thur. noonmidnight, Fri. 10am- midnight, Sat.

11am-midnight, 36 Keren Hayesod St, No Reservations, Price Level: Moderate Kosher Buffalo Steakhouse A serious name for a serious game: the enthusiastic consumptions of thick slabs of deliciously seared animal flesh. Buffalo is next logical step in the fairly recent development of a genuine kosher steakhouse culture in Jerusalem. Sun.- Thur.

12am to Last Customer; Sat. One hour after sundown until Last Customer. 54 Emek Refaim st., German Colony, Jerusalem. Kosher/ Rabbinate. Tel (02) 5611325 Price Level: Moderate Eucalyptus Biblical - Israeli cuisine. Sun-Thur.

12.30pm-11pm, Sat. 7.30pm-11pm 7 Horcanus St , Reservations only Tel. (02) 6232864 Price Level: Moderate La Guta French cuisine, Sun-Thur. 12.30pm4pm, 6pm-11pm, Fri. 12.30pm-4pm, Sat. 7pm-midnight, 34 Beit Lechem Way, Reservations only, Tel. (02) 6232322, Price Level: Moderate-High Olive Occupying part of a Templar building midway down Emek Refaim Street is Olive, the quintessential Germany Colony restaurant, offering international-styled kosher meat menu with Mediterranean flair.

Sun- Thu, 12:00 to midnight; Sat motzaei Shabbat to midnight. 36 Emek Refaim St., German Colony, Jerusalem.Kosher/Rabbinate, Tel (02)5611102 Price Level: Moderate Olive & Fish Located on Jabotinsky Street right across the street from Liberty Bell Park and affording a view of Yemin

Moshe’s famous windmill and the Old City, Olive & Fish specializes in various preparations of fish, beef.

Non-carnivores might have to make do with soup and salad.

Sun. -Thur., 12am to midnight; Saturday, one hour after sundown. 2 Jabotinsky St.,Yemin Moshe/Talbieh, Jerusalem.

Kosher/Rabbinate, (02) 566-5020 Price Level: Moderate Scala Chef kitchen and upscale bar combining true elegance and urban lifestyle with contemporary taste.

The David Citadel Hotel, 7 King David St., Jerusalem Reservations (02) 6212030 www. scala-rest.com Meat Piero’s Table Restaurant In this tiny joint with one table only, Piero has served for the past 40 years a changing menu of great meat dishes. Sun-Thur 6pm-1am, Sat 8pm-1am. 82 Agrippas St Reservations only 054.6381687 Price Level: Moderate Mid-Eastern Abu Shukri Lebanese Restaurant The restaurant specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine, with a large verity of local meat specialties, including Palestinian-style chicken on a bed of rice, stuffed vegetables, Hummus and all the Arab salads you could want (techina, tabouleh, moussaka) and more. Sun.- Fri. 9:30am until last customer; Sat. 9am to 9pm. 5 Ein Kerem St., Ein Kerem.

(02) 643-9499 Price Level: Inexpensive

Herzliya & Netanya Asian Kyoto Sun-Thur. 12.30pm-4pm, 7pm-1am, Fri-Sat. 1pm-1am, 7 Shenkar St, Herzilya Pituach, Reservations only Tel. (09) 9587770, Price Level: Moderate-High Yakiniko Tanka Exclusive Japanese grill restaurant offering a unique experience in private rooms each with a center grill.

Diners cook their own cuts of meat or fish.Sun-Fri. 7pm-midnight, Sat.12.30pm-4pm, 7pm-midnight 9 Maskit St, Herzilya Pituach Reservations only Tel. (09) 9580322 Price Level: High Zozobra Sun-Sat. noon-midnight 7 Shenkar St, Herzilya Pituach, Reservations optional Tel. (09) 9577077 Price Level: Moderate

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Dining out 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,

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

Sun-Sat. noon-midnight, 10 HaRishonim, Metulla, Reservations recommended, Tel (04) 6944810 Price Level: Moderate-High

Eilat & South Bistro Josephine The best French cuisine in town.

Mon-Sat. 6pm-midnight, 3 Eilat St, Reservations recommended Tel (08) 6323787, Price Level: Moderate-High Asian Yakimono (kosher) A kosher Japanese restaurant located on the 12th floor of the Hilton Sheba Hotel,Sun-Thur 4pm-midnight, Sat 7.30pm-midnight, 8 Antib St (Hilton Sheba Hotel), Reservations recommended, Tel. (08) 6306793, Price Level: Moderate-High Fish & Seafood Edi’s Hiding Place Sun-Sat 6pm-midnight, 8 Eilat St Reservations optional, Tel (08) 6371137, Price Level: Moderate Kosher Lawrence The best gourmet kosher cuisine in Eilat.Sun-Thur, Sat. 7pm-11pm North Promenade, Herods Vitals Hotel Reservations recommended Tel (08) 6380115, (08) 6380000 Price Level: Moderate-High Meat Pedro Mon-Sat. 6pm-11pm 14 Ye-Elim Blvd (the old city center), Reservations recommended, Tel (08) 6379504 Price Level: Moderate-High

night life Things to know before you go…

Hours: Bars start at about 21:00; 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 Zizi-Tripo World’s best DJs in the trendiest dance club in Tel Aviv, Ages 2535,Every Thursday from 10pm.

7 Carlebach St Tel. (03) 5611597 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

Stylish 3-floor mega bar 113 Ha’Hashmonaim St For reservation Tel. 077-4000600 Irish Pubs Mike’s Place Herbert Samuel 86 Tel. 054-9292552, 054-9292551 Molly Bloom’s 2 Mendele St (corner of Hayarkon) Leo Bloom’s Ziv Towers, 24 Raoul Wallenberg St Tel. (03) 6482126 Local Bars Peacock 14 Marmorek St. T el. (03) 6868259 Pinxos - tapas bar 57 Nahalat Binyamin St Tel. (03) 566505

Blackbook 37 Menahem Begin Rd.

Cerveza 174 Dizengoff St. Tel. (03) 5293277 Nanouchka – Georgian food 28 Lilienblum St, Tel. (03) 5162254

Hachalonot HaGvohim (High Windows)

Levontin 7 – ultra-hip bar & performance space

Dance Bars

7 Levontin St. Tel. (03) 5655084 www.myspace.com/levontine7 Saloona 17 Tirza St (Noga Quarter) Jaffa Tel. (03) 5181719 Lounge 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 Abraxas Crowded lounge-bar with live performances and star DJs and a pool table on the second floor Lilinblum 40 Tel. (03) 5104435 Apartment 98 A hip bar designed like a residential apartment Dizengoff 98 Tel. (03) 5228697 Chamara An upscale bar located in Raphael (5-star restaurant) Hayarkon 87, Tel. (03) 5226464 Marina Roof Bar & Pool 167 Hayarkon St. Tel for reservation: Tel. 052-7335555

pick of the month

Mirror Bar at the Mamilla Hotel

With its chic décor and shimmering ambience, the Mirror Bar is an elegant yet casual haven in which to enjoy classic drinks, exclusive cocktails and gourmet bar food.

Featuring sophisticated and diverse music which incorporates custom designed playlists by the resident inhouse DJ, the Mirror Bar caters to its hotel guests and visitors alike. Cigar lovers can enjoy the separate and intimate Cigar Lounge which stocks the leading brands from around the world. Ideal for early cocktails or a late night get-together, the Mirror Bar at the Mamilla Hotel is a focal point of vibrant energy in Jerusalem.

Opening Hours: Sun-Thur from 7pm till late, Sat from one hour after Shabbat finishes. Mamilla Hotel, 11 King Solomon St., Jerusalem.

Reservations: (02) 5482230, www.MamillaHotel.com/MirrorBar

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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 Sun-Thur from 7pm till late, Sat from

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