Tel Aviv celebrated gay pride last week with an extensive program of events and activities, culminating in the colorful annual Pride Parade held on Friday 10 June and attended by over 70,000 people. Over 5,000 tourists from around the world came to join the festivities in Tel Aviv. The first ever LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, […]
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In addition to visiting the fascinating archeological discoveries at the City of David, tourists and visitors can enjoy a host of special activities this summer. The Archaeological Experience at the Emek Tzurim National Park – Discovering the Past Hidden in the Dust [The Temple Mount Sifting Project a unique exploration and an interesting, fun learning […]
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PEACE TEAM
Following the highly successful inaugural Peace Team in 2008, The Peres Centre is now working on the 2011 AFL Peace Team for this year’s AFL International Cup. By way of brief background the 2008 Peace Team consisted of 13 Israeli and 13 Palestinians that competed as a united Peace Team, making Australian sporting history. The […]
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Dona Gracia Festival
The 2nd Dona Grazia Festival, celebrating 500 years since the birth of Dona Gracia Mendes, will take place in Tiberias on 12-15 September 2011 under the slogan “Empowering Women’s Leadership.” Thousands of visitors and tourists are expected to participate in the colorful festival which includes several events that focus on the unique cultural heritage of […]
The ninth Bible and Love Festival will take place this year at the Bell Cave in the Beit Govrin National Park and in the Roman amphitheater near Kiryat Gat from 8-12 June 2011. The festival, sponsored by the Yoav-Yehuda Regional Council, features a variety of cultural events with leading Israeli artists as well as many […]
The newly opened Gospel Trail lets pilgrims experience the same terrain where Jesus spent his childhood and ministry This spring, the Israeli Ministry of Tourism (www.tourism.gov.il) opened a new 60-kilometer Gospel Trail (www.gospeltrail.com) in the Galilee, in Northern Israel. The trail will allow pilgrims and tourists to walk, bike or drive from Nazareth – Jesus’ […]
Once the winter rains end, Israel’s cities come alive with festivals showcasing everything from opera and puppets to beer and kites
Readers of the popular travel website Trip Advisor have ranked Jerusalem among the Top 25 places to visit in 2011, ranking the city 13 out of 25 “Religious pilgrims have been traveling to Jerusalem for centuries, yet you don’t have to share their zeal in order to appreciate this city’s profound cultural and historical significance. […]
Figures released by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics for the 2010 incoming Tourism sector show an impressive increase in the number of incoming tourists to Israel, making it a record year with a total of 3.45 Million tourists, a 26% annual growth compared to 2009. A similar trend was reflected in the Australian market, as […]
Israel’s Negev Desert accounts for more than 55 percent of Israel’s land, but only about 8% of its population. Here, among spectacular desert vistas, you can find an increasing number of unique tourist accommodations. Click here for the full story by MFA
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