Mount Sodom is located on the south-west side of the Dead Sea, rising some 200m above it. It is actually a series of mountains, 11KM long that are made of salt mixed with a variety of other minerals. The water, penetrating into the salt, is creating large cavities. The mountain…
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Christianity
Sylvester; New year’s Eve
New Year's Eve, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar, is also referred to as Saint Sylvester's Day. This holiday is usually celebrated by evening social gatherings, at which most people drink, dance, eat and usually enjoy a fireworks' show that symbolizes the beginning of a new year. Midnight is the…
Did you know?
Did you know?
Did you know that ….. • In terms of Ethnicity, there are about 77% Jewish citizens and about 23% non-Jewish • In terms of Religion: Jewish 75%, Muslim 16%, Druze 1.5% and others 3.5%. • The Israeli Government is based on a Parliamentary democracy. • It appears that the city…
Central Israel
Merry Christmas
Christmas festivities take place in Israel, every year; in a glamorous style. Major cities of worship are Jerusalem, Nazareth, Haifa and Jaffa. Prayers, celebrations and festivities are exquisite and many non- Christians join the events in awe. Come and join, too. Merry Christmas!
Central Israel
Jerusalem; the marketplace
One of Jerusalem’s unique attractions, aside its age-old ruins and monuments, is the marvelous marketplace called: “Machne-Yehuda”, or as referred to by Jerusalem inhabitants as simply the “SHUK”. The marketplace is situated in the heart of Jerusalem, in between Agripas and Jaffa streets, in the Machne-Yehuda neighborhood. The market offers…
Bands and Orchestra
Red-Sea Classics in Eilat
Join the “Red-Sea Classics’” event, in Eilat; on January 16-18, 2014. Eilat is a fascinating touristic city and the music is simply fabulous.
A taste of Israel
Gay & Lesbian
Israel is one of the world’s most advanced countries in terms of equality for sexual minorities. The country has definitely come a long way since the 1980s.Even though several legislative acts have taken place in former years; an open gay-scenery has truly emerged in Tel Aviv, only in recent years….
Accomodation
Exclusive Accommodation in Israel
Throughout recent years, exclusive accommodations have begun flourishing in Israel. Be it Spa Hotels; Luxury Hotels; small cabins (secluded or not) in rural places- “Zimmer” in Hebrew slang, or other Boutique places – all offer a taste of the exquisite. Some are based on ancient homes and houses, some are…
Books of and about Israel
“In the New light”
Attalla Mansour, is an Israeli Arab, author and journalist; was born in Jush-a Galilee village, in Israel. Mansour was the first Arab that had been employed in an Israeli Newspaper, “Ha’aretz” in 1952 and had continued working there until 1992. Nowadays he is serving as a Journalist in the Jerusalem paper called…
Central Israel
Extreme Sports in Israel
Extreme Sports in Israel, like is many other states in the world, stand for a wide range of activities in sea, air and land. Thanks to the warm weather, and low amount of rain, the extreme sports are available year-round. Among the popular extreme sports activities in Israel are surfing,…