As the Jewish people’s living memorial to the Holocaust, Yad Vashem safeguards the memory of the past and imparts its meaning for future generations. Established in 1953, as the world center for documentation, research, education and commemoration of the Holocaust, Yad Vashem is today a dynamic and vital place of intergenerational and international encounter. Yad Vashem is not only a museum about the destruction of 6 million Jews; it is a research facility built around meeting the victims of the […]
In the over 60 years since the establishment of the State of Israel, sports have played an increasingly important role in the development of the country both at home and on the international stage. Despite its small population, Israel’s athletes such as tennis star Shahar Pe’er and soccer player Yossi Benayoun regularly make an impact and a name for themselves. Israeli sports teams have also found success abroad, most notably the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club, which has established itself […]
Music in Israel is an integral part of national identity. Beginning in the days of the pioneers, Hebrew songs and public sing-along’s (Shira beTsibur) were encouraged and supported by the establishment. This view of music as nation-building continues to this day. Jewish immigrants from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and elsewhere brought with them their musical traditions, melding and moulding them into a new Israeli sound. Since 1980, the number of Israeli groups has multiplied, with hundreds of groups singing […]
Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem blmj.org/en Unique collection depicting the cultures and civilizations of the ancient lands of the Bible. The museum’s extensive collection of Ancient Near Eastern art presents the history of the biblical period. Daily guided tours and an Easy guide audio guiding system are free with admission. Open Daily – Gift Shop and Kosher Restaurant. Saturday Night Music Wine and Cheese programs and Wednesday evening lectures. Contact the museum for program details. Israel Museum Jerusalem www.english.imjnet.org.il/ Israel museum […]
Jerusalem Virtual Tours Kotel – The Western Wall Virtual Tour December 2007 Kotel – Wall tunnel Virtual Tour December 2007 Kotel – A prayer at the Kotel Virtual Tour December 2007 Jaffa Gate Virtual Tour December 2007 Chords Bridge Panorama- Jerusalem Virtual Tour November 2008 Mamilla Mall Pedestrian-only Mamilla shopping mall outside Jaffa Gate Virtual Tour July 2009 Mahaneh Yehuda Market Jerusalem Virtual Tour December 2008 Supreme Court Virtual Tour 2008 Kiftzuba park at Kibbutz Tzuba Children’s Fun Park Virtual […]
Israeli cuisine exemplifies the true melting pot that is Israel. Hailing from over 80 countries, Jews have returned to their ancient land, bringing with them the foods and recipes they developed during their wanderings. These traditions have commingled with other Jewish recipes, Jewish dietary laws, and the native ingredients of the Land of Israel to create a dynamic cuisine. All cuisines are a result of the interplay of many forces–historical, sociological, and agricultural–and Israeli cuisine is no different. Therefore, many […]
Jerusalem Hotels: King David Dan Panorama Dan Boutique, Jerusalem Dan Hotel Jerusalem Prima Kings Hotel Jerusalem Prima Palace Hotel Jerusalem Prima Royale ( ex Windmill ) Grand Court Hotel Jerusalem Pearl American Colony Little House in Bakah Little House in The Colony Little House in Rehavia Harmony hotel King Solomon Mevo Jerusalem Park Jerusalem Olive Tree Jerusalem Gate Caesar Hotel Montefiore Mount of Olives Mount Zion Hotel Jerusalem Leonardo Hotel Jerusalem Ariel Hotel Jerusalem Royal Plaza Suites ( ex Lev […]
The art scene in Israel had its beginnings in the early part of the 20th century when the rebirth of a Jewish state in the Land of Israel was beginning to take shape. The first half of the 20th century was dominated by the desire for authentic home-grown art, art that would convey the experience of the Jewish people’s rebirth in its own land. Zionism strove to repair the physical and mental infirmity of the Diaspora Jew, transforming him into […]
Israel is a land that has been at history’s crossroads for millennia, civilizations have made their mark, literally speaking, in ruins at hundreds of impressive sites. These remnants – from massive gates and ramparts to delicate and precious jewellery, from mysterious inscriptions to cave-hideaways and water systems – have come to light due to Israel’s efforts to unfold the past. The Law in Israel states that the “Israel Antiquities Authority” is the organization responsible for all the antiquities of the […]