Isragirl Presents : Tortoise Olympics, Video by itnsource ©

Not without its share of world wide controversy, the Olympic Games will soon storm into our lives. Israel is sending a tiny group of athletes, most - or all of them, weren't born in Israel (thank god for the massive Russian Immigration). We have no expectations this time, an Olympic medal - no matter how esoteric - is simply out of our reach this year. But hay, that's OK, at least we took the gold medal at the Mathematics Olympics for high school students that took place in Madrid on Sunday. In fact, Israeli students got to the second and third places too (the Russian Immigration, did we mention?).

Considering our poor prospects in the Beijing Games and our fantasies of being cool and not merely math-geeks, we have decided to hold in Israel the Tortoise Olympics. Take a look at this sweet clip from the Safari in Ramat Gaan (15 min from the center of Tel Aviv). Its not a big safari but if you are in Israel on a summer vacation with your children, the Safari should be on your list of attractions.

In case the safari is not your thing, Israel has a wide selection of National Parks and you can enjoy the local wildlife as well as the beauty of visitors, such as European birds crossing the Israeli sky on their way to Africa (for winter). Who knows, maybe this Olympics clip will spark an idea for your own Eco tour of Israel or an active journey across the Holy Land.

PS - The sound is crap on this video, so in case you were wondering the Israeli tortoise broke the Olympic record that day (for their kind). They ran at the amazing speed of one kilometer per hour.

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isragirl presents : Meir Ariel's Terminal Bela Mia, Video by pololines ©

Listen up, you really don't have to understand Hebrew to enjoy this one, if you are in Israel whether on a beach vacation, business trip, family visit or on some kind of religious/historical trip, make time and try and get tickets to at least one of the excellent concerts that will be held in the open Roman amphitheater of Caesarea. The Festival is called The Blue House merely because it is sponsored by a local cell phone company that has a blue brick logo, but if you know some one who's a customer, they can help you get discounted tickets or maybe if you purchased their sim card for your local use - that may help too.

All musicians participating in the festival are leading Israeli artists and this will be a fantastic opportunity to get a taste of Israeli music new and older... If you've never been to Caesarea arrive early and take a look around the archeological park, or play golf in the near Caesarea Golf Club.

The annual concert in Memory of Meir Ariel (July 24) - Meir Ariel died nine years ago in tragic circumstances, he was one of Israel's best lyric writers and song writers and wrote so many beloved songs for himself and others. Since his death a concert is being held each year with Israel's finest musicians who sing his songs for a crowed of devoted fans that still find it hard to believe that this special man is gone. Isragirl Tip: If you can - go to this concert, you will see young and veteran Israeli performers and musicians - it will be awesome. The video above is very strange indeed, don't know who it was made by but its not THE video clip of the song... Still its a cool video and it does capture the essence of the song which is about a man who had a psychotic episode or brake down and when he was released from the mental institution his doctor advised him to visit the airport for relaxation. Note: you may need to buffer before watching.
Other concerts on the festival program:
HaKhverim Shel Natasha (Natasha's Friends) - Celebrating twenty years. The fantastic band unites for a special concert celebrating 20 years to their first album. This would be my second choice, this band was blessed with two very talented song writers and vocals, Arkadi Dukhin and Mikha Shitrit and all their albums are favorites of mine. (July 31)
Glikeriya and Boaz Sharaabi - Two great vocals meet for a night of great music. (Aug 8)
Yehudit Ravitz and friends - Also celebrating 20 years to one of her albums - Coming from Love. She is a wonderful performer and singer and it will probably be one of the most energetic concerts. (Aug 14)
Bery Sakharof hosting Yehuda Poliker - This should be a very interesting combination of two very unique musicians. Old Israeli rock meats new and alternative rock, Greek music meets electronic vibes. Recommended!!! (Aug 28)
Rita hosting Kobi Aflalo - Israel's most popular female vocalist hosting a young and recently very popular musician. (Sep 6)

Tickets: 03-5215200 or *2274

If not for the music go to the Blue House Festival for the open amphitheater overlooking the moon lighted sea

Isragirl Presents : Desert Oasis Springs and Pools, Photo by Desert Oasis ©

Summer is definitely here, this fact was established in a series of recent posts, but now its also summer vacation and soon even the students will be done with there exams (in Israel the semester ends in June and exams are taken throughout July) and ready to party till the next fall semester. If you haven't made planes for this summer you are more then welcome to make your first, second or third trip to Israel, and spend some time here, checking out famous religious sites as well as, awesome beaches, crazy nightlife and fun, sexy atmosphere.

And while you are here don't forget to enjoy some Israeli Music. Today I would like to recommend a d-tour to the Israeli Negev Desert where you can enjoy archeology and serene desert landscape as well as cool music festivals... During the weekend of July 17-18^th a fun festival called Desert Live will go down in summer heat and sweat at Golda Park - less then two hours from Tel Aviv (20 minutes from Beer-Sheva) next to Desert Oasis springs and pools. The organizers promise a weekend of excellent live music as well as fun outdoor activities that relate to the desert environment: bicycles trips, guided hiking tours from sunrise to sunset and a worm desert hospitality. In the music front you will be able to rock with some of Israel's leading musicians: on Thursday Yehudit Ravitz will host Moosh Ben-Ari and since their audience is usually some what different - the combination is meant to offer an amazing show and energies. On Friday, Shalom Hanokh will shout at the desert stars with his all night rock concert and every word is a waste of time - he is probably the most important rock musician Israel ever had, so if you've never seen him, this is the time (but only if you like rock!!!).

Accommodation and attractions: 08-6564184       rng.org.il

Tickets: 03-6045000 (including reservations for free bus trip from Tel Aviv)

Desert Sky, Stars, Atmosphere and Energy – Desert Live and very Alive!!!

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Isragirl Presents : Travelers in the Small Crater, Photo by Niva Simon ©

This photo by Niva Simon was taken in the small crater in the Negev. The craters of the Negev (Ramon Crater, Big Crater and Small Crater) formed over years due to the disappearing of the ocean and the change in river flows. The crater is a valley surrounded by steep walls and drained by a single riverbed. Ramon is the world's largest crater of this type. In the photo you can see a group of travelers walking towards the cliff edge. The vistas at all three craters are stunning.

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Isragirl Presents : Mountain Goat at Sunset, Photo by Nadav Rotem ©

This photo by Nadav Rotem, was taken on the last part of Israel National Trail. Rotem trekked along the trail for 53 days and when he got to Yoaash Mountain he encountered this mountain goat watching the sunset. This picture was taken not far from Eilat, and Yoaash Mountain is a great day trip from the town where you'll find beautiful view over looking the Egyptian border, as well as good opportunities to meet local wildlife.

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Isragirl Presents : Beit Oren, Photo by OmCenter ©

If you are a woman traveling in Israel, you'll be able to enjoy a special treat this weekend (Jun 19-21). Shakti Festival - a festival for women of all ages, will take place at Beit Oren, a beautiful green spot on Mount Carmel, overlokking the sea. All you have to bring is two comfortable outfits, a swim suit maybe (for the in-water yoga), a friend who's willing to come along is always nice, and an open heart. The festival will start on Thursday and will offer so many activities, I'm not sure where to start (too bad the Shakti website is not translated into English): lectures and open conversations about any female topic you can think of (The power of choice, Fertility issues and failed pregnancy, relationships and cancer...); Yoga of every kind in a swimming pool and for pregnant women, Meditation techniques (Vipassana, Dynamics, Om...), Dance workshops (Afro-Brazilian, Dancing with wolves, Purifying dances, Healing, Just Dance...), Reversing, Chi-Kong, Guided Imagination, Sexuality and Tantric practices, all sort of celebrations (Sisterhood and Goddesses...), and rituals (Purification, Transcendence...), Dare Stage, Theater of the Mind, Gaya technique for creativity, Vessels for Peace, Motherhood circle, Breathing methods, Feminist discussions and Belly dancing.

Special events for everyone: Opening ceremony with Lea Shabat on Thur, on Friday evening - Kabalat Shabbat - Receiving of the Shabbat. Live performances by Marina Maximilian Blooming and Belly Dancer Sigal Ziv, followed by live concert of Ci Haiman. The celebration may go on all night since close to sunrise another emotional ceremony awaits the girl: welcoming the sunrise of the longest day in the calendar (Jun 21). After two full days of 92 workshops, circles, celebrations and dancing, the festival will end in a ceremony lead by Shakti instructors and speakers, and with a gypsy dancing show and party.

There is so much to do, and very little time... On the other hand you can zone out next to the pool and just enjoy a giggle with your friends. You choose what to make out of this beautiful surroundings and pure female energy... The outcome is always empowering, and for some - exhilarating.

When: Thursday June 19, 5 PM - Saturday June 21, 8 PM.

Where: Beit Oren (20 min from Haifa, 50 min from Tel Aviv)

Tickets: 390 NIS

Rooms: All guests of the festival are invited to camp around the forest, in organized and suitable camping area. Rooms in the Beit Oren Guest House will be available for additional cost.

Info and Orders: 052-3677373

Magical sisterhood at the Shakti festival – Enter the female world through a place called Beit Oren on the Carmel

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Isragirl Presents : Noa, Eye in the Sky, Video by Bluelf1 ©

I've chosen this video for the post for two main reasons: A) Eye in the sky is an exquisite song and I've loved it for many years...The cover by Achinoam Nini, known outside of Israel as Noa, is terrific and although a little sad, it brings new interpretation to the song and a new groove to it. B) The immediate excuse is that Noa will be performing this weekend on the Milk and Honey Days Festival held in the Jeasrael Valley every year during Shavuot. And now let me put some order in all this information:
This weekend is going to be a long weekend (Fri-Mon). Israel will be celebrating the Jewish Harvest festival - Shavuot. To make a long story short, Shavuot is considered to be the occasion upon which the Hebrews received the Torah on Mount Sinai and became a nation or "People" committed to serving God. Shavuot also has an agricultural context, since this is when we celebrate harvest and this was the holiday on which the Jews brought the First Fruits (Bikkurim in Hebrew) to the big Temple in Jerusalem.

Four main rituals (or customs) are associated with the holiday: 1) Dressing in White; 2) Eating Dairy Foods (supposedly cause the Torah is like milk and honey on our tongues); 3) Bikkurim (First Fruits) ceremonies in agricultural Israel; 4) Studying Torah all night (allegedly the Israelites overslept on the day they were meant to receive the Torah, and Moses had to wake them up while God was waiting. As a remedy to this terrible shame a beautiful custom of staying up and studying all night has developed over the years).

Many special events will be held across Israel during the holiday. The weather forcast is ideal and national parks as well as the Sea of Galilee are popular holiday attractions. Over 50 dairy farms will offer special guided tours as well as cheese tasting. The wineries of the Galilee, Golan Heights and Jerusalem area will join the celebration and since cheese go very well with wine, they will offer guided tours and tasting of their own.

The Milk and Honey Days Festival in the Jeasrael valley will welcome families to guided trips and walks, children workshops, Israeli Folk dancing marathon, navigation on bicycles competition and lots of music. Noa will be performing on Friday with "Genes and Jeans" - She will sing in Hebrew and English, new material from the last album as well as old and much loved songs. Miri Mesika will perform on Monday and will host Dani Robas and Aya Korem. (Festival Info: +972 04- 6520734).

In Jerusalem, the annual guided tours marathon of Yad Ben Zvi will take place this weekend and during the holiday. Over 120 guided tours through the streets of Jerusalem and around the Jerusalem area will be available to the public. Some tours will include artistic contributions by musicians and actors. Each tour will offer an original theme and participants can choose to follow historical events, architecture, religious sites or occurrences, famous figures that lived in the city or even famous characters from books and stories that took place in Jerusalem. (Info and reservations: Yad Ben Zvi 02-5398855).

Dress in white and celebrate with us the receiving of the Torah...Come to the land of Milk and Honey

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Isragirl Presents : TLV World Gay Destination 2007, Video by Oshalev ©

Only two more days till the pride parade takes over the streets of Tel Aviv. Its time for some more shameless promotion. Just a few facts you may have forgotten: TLV is only 4 hours away from most European cities and a mere 5 hour's flight from London. Tel Aviv is blessed with a fantastic weather and a long stretch of sandy beaches, there for: a) lots of skin is showing on the parade; b) the parade will end in a huge beach party; c) opportunity for some more skin to come out...

Tel Aviv is a great GLBT destination any weekend of the year, it has knockout gay parties, wild bars and dance-bars, it has unbelievable restaurants, eccentric shopping opportunities, a handsome gay beach, and it is, in general, a very gay friendly city. So why not celebrate with the local GLBT community and join us for a very happy occasion and party? Sunshine is guaranteed as well as shiny happy people, lots of alcohol, music and love.

Some After Parade Parties - Friday June 6:

HaOman 17 - FFF Party - The main after parade event, from midnight till noon the next day, plus another After Party on Shavuot, June 8, long line-up of DJs from Israel and the World, Add: 88 Abarbanel St.

Cedamus Amori - New York House and Electro, Add: 37 Nachalat Binyamin St.

-1 - A Playground Party, House, Dance and Electro, Add: 52 Nachalat Binyamin St.

Evita - Electro and House, DJ shmulik Tiar, Add: 31 Yavne St.

Femme Fatale - Eighty's with Igi Waxman, Add: 19 De Pejeto St.

Last minute invitation to the TLV Pride Parade plus After Parade Party Options

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Isragirl Presents : Pure Heart Festival, Photo by levtahor.co.il ©

In the last few years it seems Israel has been taken hostage by a rare specie of very spiritual aliens. They look like every other human being (although they do speak funny sometimes) but they differ from the rest of us in their loving heart, optimism, enlightened look and addiction to hugging. I am not kidding here, it is impossible to locate one week throughout a whole year's calendar that doesn't have some kind of spiritual festival going on...

On a less cynical note I would probably admit that this is a positive development of Israeli society. Many Israelis (young and older: 18-70) travel to India and South East Asia and they bring home with them the love of meditation, ecstatic dancing, ethnical and traditional music and a general need to continue their work on self awareness, self love and self evolvement. It has been going on for almost a decade now and is way past the "trend" phase - it is Israel of the 21 century, Israel of the New Age...

Next week Israel will be celebrating Shavuot, an important Jewish holiday with agricultural significance as well as religious. Another significance of the holiday is the two days away from work it shell provide many, and the free time to attend YET another spiritual Festival...

The Pure Heart Festival (June 6-9) - four days of music, love, movement, touch and revival will take place in the magnificent Beit Oren. Hiding in the forest of the southern slops of Mount Carmel, Beit Oren is a lovely green spot and a brilliant location for a festival that embraces nature and celebrates it. During these four days your pure heart will get the chance to experience: World Music - leading musicians from Israel and around the world on stage, "Lev Tahor Circle" and artists' workshops; Yoga and Movement - with Israel's best workshop leaders; Teachers and Enlightenment Teachings - dozens of experiential, enriching workshops; Lev Tahor Cinema - spiritual movies; Children's Area - with a variety of activities for the entire family.

Participants can stay at the Beit Oren Hotel or build their own tent at the festival's camping area. Healthy food stands and energizing shakes will be available throughout the days and evenings, as well as chai-shops and other sitting areas. The workshops and instructed activities will be held inside the Biet Oren Hotel (air-conditioned), outside at the green space around the swimming pool and in the "fairy forest" amphitheater.

The unique "Lev Tahor Circle" is the festival's main event; Circle, Music, Singing and joint Meditation; a gathering of all the participants in the festival. The Singing Circle is an ecstatic, heart-opening experience, with some of the best world-music artists in Israel: Artistic director - Gil Ron Shema ("Sheva", "Diwan Halev"), Amir Shahasar, Gerhard Fankhauser, Einat Gilboa, Mark Eliyahu, Liat Zion, Yinon Darwish and Noam Chen. The festival hosts this year - for the first time in Israel - International artists, Deva Premal and Miten. The couple will hold a performance and lead an exclusive workshop for festival's participants.

Where: Beit Oren (15 min south of Haifa, on Mount Carmel)

When: Friday - Monday, June 6-9.

Info and Tickets: (+972) 04-8307444

The 6th Lev Tahor Festival enjoys this year improved and extended features. It promises to be a joyful experience, fascinating and unforgettable!!!

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Isragirl Presents : TLV Pride 2007, Video by Kuvaev ©

Its finally here, how exciting - the GLBT Pride parade 2008 will go down in chemically induced flames of passion, lots of electronic noise and extravagant outfits: this Friday, June 6, on the streets of Tel Aviv. The TLV Parade is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, and in many ways the whole event is returning to its sources... The financial support and production is in the hands of the city hall, the actual parade will pass through shaded streets and will strut along the "wild side" area of Ben Yehuda Street.

The parade will start its way in Meir Garden - where the mayor of Tel Aviv will officially kick off a new city center for the GLBT community of TLV. The center had opened its doors to the public four months ago and every week some 400 people come here to enjoy its services (support groups for GLBT youth, groups for the older community, for the Trans community, a support group for gays and lesbians preparing for their army draft and a group for parents). From Meir Garden the parade will continu to Tchernichovsky St. and into Bugrashov (Bugrachov) St. and its lovely cafes... When Bugrashov meets Ben Yehuda St. the real party begin...The music will get louder and the vibes stronger. The parade will continue till the corner of Ben Yehuda and Ben Gurion and along the Ben Gurion blvd, into the sea, well not really the sea, but Gordon Beach.

Among the parading groups we will find the Israeli BDSM gang as well as the Trans.co.il family, the radical feminists of "Black Laundry" and leading the parade: Dykes on Bikes in black leather...

Gordon beach will host the parade's main happening with live concerts of Ivry Lider, Maya buskila and Keren Peles (with a new song written for the happy occasion). Later on that night parties will take place all over the city and you are all invited...

Make it your business to get here by Friday. The TLV pride celebration is a fantastic excuse to visit Israel for the first time.

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Isragirl Presents : Taste of the City Food Festival, Photo by nfc.co.il ©

Get ready and hungry...the 13 Ta'am HaIr (Taste of the City in Hebrew) festival is here...100 restaurants, most of them from Tel Aviv, and some from other parts of the country will celebrate this week 60 years of Israeli Taste.

For those unfamiliar with this tasty festival, the rules are simple: over a 100 restaurants participate, which means they pick a few dishes from their menu and they serve it in small portions for 20-25 NIS (about €4). This format allows visitors to taste very expensive dishes from highly posh restaurants without having to take a loan....

Hundreds of thousands of people come to the festival each year from all over the country (Unfortunately for me...I live near by and suffer the traffic jams) - they gather in HaYarkon Park and start eating till they cant eat no more. It's a culinary dream and adventure, and a huge Eat Out celebration of tastes, colors and aromas. And, people, lots of people.

Usually, the top restaurants of the city (i.e. Tel Aviv) have a stall in the festival and although it's not as comfortable as eating in the restaurant, it's an excellent opportunity to taste a lot and not pay so much.

The "Taste of the City" is the second largest food festival in the world, after the Taste of Chicago, and with Israeli impossible love towards food, it will probably become number one in a few years...To make things even more exciting the festival will offer (aside from the restaurants stands): organic food, gourmet dairy products, exotic vegetables and fruits, fresh and original breads, spices and herbs, wide verity of olive oils, smoked fish and meet, patisseries and pastry-chefs, home-made jams and chocolate artists (and they are artists...).

When: Monday, May 26 - Thursday, May 29: From 5.30 pm till 11pm

Where: HaYarkon Park, Tel Aviv

Tip: Don't come too late, good stalls tend to get "raided" and finish their food early. Also, it may get very crowded on the last night of the festival. If you cant stand having too many people around you...this is not the festival for you. If you are young and hormonal - it's THE pick up venue for the week.

Tip2: Check out this Eat Out guide to learn more about Israeli food and restaurants.

Eat and Drink for Less than 4 Euro a dish at the Taste of the City. Get to know Israeli taste, Israeli Restuarants and Israeli Love for Food...

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Isragirl Presents : Sexy Israeli Girls?, Film by Yuval83 ©

Summer is definitely here, the beaches are getting growing attention and a short stroll on Tel Aviv promenade will be just as pleasing to the eye as the video posted above. Yes, sexy Israeli girls (and some boys) are taking out their swimsuits and slowly making their way to the nearest beach they can find.

The Israeli slang term for good-looking-sexy-girl is: Kussit (or Koossit). This is the singular form, for plural, say: Kussi-yot (many Kussit). It comes from the word "Kuss" which means cunt or pussy. But unlike those two words it doesn't have a negative or a dirty meaning. Still, Kuss is slang, the proper word for the female vagina is: Nartik. So, while calling some one "cunt" in English is not so nice...calling someone "Kussit" in Hebrew, is actually flattering. Not so long ago it had a sexist flavor to it, but these days I cant think of any women (even above 50) who will be offended if you said that she was a "Kussit". She might think you are way out of your league, but she wont slap you... So there you have it - The Idiot's guide to Israeli slang - Term: Kussit.

Israel Presents: Summer 2008...Sun, Music, Beaches, Drinks, Parties, good food and planty of sexy girls getting a tan...

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Isragirl Presents : Got the facts on milk?, Film by Shira Lane ©

Five Cinemateques across Israel will host (starting May 15) the Eco Cinema Festival of 2008. If you happen to be in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa or Sderot in the south or Rosh Pina in the north, call the local cinematque and check out the list and hours for the festival's screening and outdoor happenings. Unfortunately, the English translation of the festival's web site is not yet accessible, so I'll do my best and list the films participating in this wonderful celebration of Eco Friendly People (who are also movie friendly).

List of movies: The best of "Live Earth" film competition (Short films from USA 2007), "Garbage Country" (Israel 2008), "The Queen of Trees" (USA 2006), "The Struggle for Urban Space" (Spain 2007), "Addicted to Plastic" (Canada 2008), "Earth" (UK 2007), tribute to "Free Range Studios" - Animated Eco Films, "Les Animaux Amoureux" (Animals In Love, France 2008), "Got the Facts on Milk?" (USA 2007), "Waste=Food" (USA 2007), "Crude Impact" (USA 2006), "I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA" (USA 2006), "Garbage Warrior" (UK 2007), "Being Caibou" (Canada 2006").

Some of the screenings will be followed by an audience-director dialog and some of them will include a discussion with environmental activists from Israel.

There will be at least one outdoor screening in HaYarkon park in Tel Aviv - as a part of an alternative "Lag BaOmer" celebration, the movie Les Animaux Amoureux, will be screened on a huge screen at "Rosh Tzippor" section of the park (May 22 @ 8pm). The Tel Aviv festival will also host an Organic Market on Saturday, May 24, 12noon-7pm, out side the Cinemateque. Other special events will take place in Jerusalem, Haifa and Rosh Pinna, so call the local cinemateque and get there...

Sderot: May 15-20, Tel: 1-599-559-555, Add: 4 HaDekel St.

Jerusalem: May 15-21, Tel: 02-5654333, Add: 11 Hebron Rd.

Tel Aviv: May 19-24, Tel: 03-6060800, Add: 2 Shprintzak St.

Haifa: May 21-29, Tel: 04-8353530, Add: 142 HaNasie Blv.

Rosh Pina: May 22-24, Tel: 04-6801453, Add: David Shoov St.

Environmental Films, Organic Food, Outdoor Movie screenings and Lots of Green Fun at the Eco Cinema Festival

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Isragirl Presents : Why Israel didnt make it to the world cup, Video by Israel Tourist Office ©

Next week, Manchester United and Chelsea are going to meet in Moscow for the UEFA Champions League Final. This is an exciting event for most Israelis who follow European football and this year it's even more thrilling for us due to the Israeli aspect of the match - Avram Grant - Chelsea's manager. That doesn't imply that most Israelis are Chelsea fans now, but I'm sure even Man U fans in Israel will be able to find some comfort should the unlikely thing happen and Chelsea will win. As for me, I hope Chelsea will win, if not for its game then just to spite English media who gave Grant a lot of shit this year, some of it justified some of it completely unfounded. Oh and by the way, an anecdote: A few months ago I went with my brother and sister to one of the beaches in Tel Aviv, and guess who we saw sipping his drink on Metzitzim beach? None other than Mr. Abramovich...my brother had to stop me from approaching him...what can I say, its good to have a brother around when you are about to make a fool of your self.

Regarding the commercial, heading to this post - it was produced by the Israeli Tourist Office, as part of a series of "Sexy" commercials promoting Israel. Though I find them sweet and even effective, I think it could have been done better. For example, why are all the guys (straight and gay) on this commercial are so unattractive? Couldn't they have found better looking guys for this? Aren't there enough gorgeous boys around? Especially among the gay community....Well maybe I'm just being a nagger, and maybe this was intended for potential tourists whom we wouldn't like to deter from coming to Israel, hence, let them think Israeli men are hideous and no matter if you are gay or straight - the girls and guys here are hungry for you and there's no need to worry about competition....

Beach football in Israel - Just an excuse for checking out guys and gals. Fuck the world cup!!!

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This Wednesday night (May 7^th) the parties will start: Israel is celebrating 60. For those of you who are in Israel these days, I would like to recommend two raves that will take place from Wed. night till Thur. morning.

Independence Day Rave - will host the one and only A-Trak. The rave will take place in an open parking lot in Tel Aviv. Add: 8 HaKheresh St. Tel Aviv. From 11pm, entrance will cost 70-80 NIS. For presale go to Shesek bar or the Cosa Nostra bar (if you don't know where these are find them on Tel Aviv's list of bars).

Independence Beach Rave (Trance) - will take place on a beach 20 minutes north of Tel Aviv. DJ line-up: Space Cat, X-NoiZe, JoMaJo, Omri Lavi. When: Wed. night from 10pm till the next morning at 8pm. Chill-out party on the beach in the morning. Tickets: 80-100 NIS on presale, 120 at the party. For Location and presale tickets: orencoma@hotmail.com or call Oren 052-2833428

On the beach: Fireworks, jugglers, pyrotechnics, Sinai style sitting area, VJ art on large screens and a deck especially for those on high heals...For the chill out: Don't forget to bring your sun glasses and sun screen...

Rave with Israel on it's 60 Independence Day: Urban rave vs. Beach rave, Trance vs. House music - Party on Israel

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The City of Bat Yam (15 min south of Tel Aviv on the coast) is hosting these days its first international urban landscape biennale. Bat Yam has initiated this special event hoping to start a tradition of biennales which will take place every two years, with local and international architects, planers and artists presenting their vision for a new urban dialog between residents of the city and their open public areas.

The primary objective of the international biennale of landscape urbanism is to initiate extensive public debate regarding urban activities that influence the quality of life in the city. The biennale will deal with the urban experience and activities that have the power to transform the city into a higher quality, optimistic and vital place. Organizers promise that the exhibits placed around the city for the biennale will be left on the streets as long as the local residents will want it there.

The biennale includes 30 outdoor rooms scattered in public domain. All sites are open to the public and their aim is to introduce innovative ways for using urban open spaces. With today's awareness of city residents to the use and importance of open public space (especially in crowded cities), the participating artists and planners are committed to integrating community projects as well as students proposals into their own designs and ideas.

In the biennale you will find fresh ideas dealing with parking issues, altogether different playgrounds, a special public domain dedicated to Ethiopian mourning ceremonies taking place outdoors, living rooms that need no walls, vegetable gardens for local tenants use and lots of new and fun outdoor solutions to urban in-house density...

For more info and a map of the biennale - enter the Biennale English web site.

If in Israel, come to Bat Yam's International Urban Landscape Biennale. Get fresh ideas for open public space use

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Some twenty four artists, writers and celebrities joined together for a special street art exhibition taking place at Rabin's square, Tel Aviv, in support of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. If in Israel for business or pleasure, make sure you don't miss this unique event organized by ONeVoice - an NGO active both in Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The name of this exhibition is best translated: "Until smoke comes out the peace pipe" and it calls for Israeli and Palestinian leaders to resume the peace talks and to stay at the negotiation table until peace prevails in the region.

The joint-installation will include 24 chairs, 2 meters high each, designed by famous artists, poets, chefs and other famous Israeli personas. The chairs will be placed around an enormous table symbolizing the peace negotiations table. OneVoice aspires to expose and empower the wide - but sometimes silent -majority of Israelis and Palestinians who support the idea of two countries - Israel and Palestine - living in peace side by side. The design of each chair reflects the personal interpretations of the artists to the tricky process of bringing peace to a region afflicted with mistrust on the one hand and hope on the other.

Where and when: Rabin's Square, Tel Aviv, April 25-28

Isragirl Tip: While visiting the square look up to the roof of Tel Aviv city hall building...You will see a gigantic ballooned Duck, known to Israelis as "HaBarvaz" (the duck) - a famous cartoon character created by cartoonist Dudu Geva who died 3 years ago. The duck was loved by many Tel-Avivians and the city decided to help Geva's children commemorate their father's vision for Tel Aviv by allowing the huge duck to sit on the roof for two weeks...

OneVoice is calling for Israelis and Palestinians to give peace a chance - Street art exhibition in the center of Tel Aviv

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Isragirl Presents : Doof Festival 2005, Video by Psydroped ©

In the last week or so, most of my posts were dedicated to special Passover events taking place all across Israel this week. I mentioned in one of my posts that Passover marks the beginning of the outdoor parties' season and I promised you all an update on that matter. Well, here we are...the first outdoor trance festival of the season starts tonight and you are all invited to experience the special vibe and get familiar with the Israeli trance tribe. The legendary Doof festival is back, taking over Golan beach (Luna Gal) by the Sea of Galilee for 3 days and nights of psychotic trance.

If you like trance music - this festival is a must!!! If you don't, you might find the festival a little loud, but you may enjoy the intimate atmosphere of Doof, the lovely fresh water of the Sea of Galilee and the company of a very happy tribe...Doof is quite unique and along the years this festival acquired a very good reputation with a loyal group of fans returning to party in it year after year.

Where: Golan Beach (Luna Gal), eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee

When: April 23-26 Days and Nights

Tickets: 350 NIS at the entrance.

Info: 054-3188315 | 0547336987

DJ Line up: ZIRKIN, ENTROPY, REV, DOUBLE R.E.L, CCL, CACTUS, AZAX SYNDROM, TERRANOISE, SYLLA BASS, ZEBRA-N, NEXUS, BLANKA, KOPSESS, BONKY, DISSOCIATIVE, MECHANIX, U-RECKEN, WIZARD LIZARD, QUASAR, DEMOGORGON, IRON MADNESS, DMT....and more...

Doof Festival is not just about Trance Music, it's a warm gathering of a happy Israeli Tribe

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Zorba the Buddha Festival, Ashram in the desert, Shitim

April 22-26, Days and Nights, Tickets 350 NIS

Varies guided meditation in desert atmosphere, Yoga, Shamanism, Buddhism, Tantric practice, Reversing, Kabala, Psychodrama, Angel walking,  Live music concerts in the evenings, Trance, Reggae, world music and electro-bit outdoor parties at nights and many more enriching activities.

Info: 052-5443349 Festival English Web Site

Auto Motor exhibition, Ganei HaTa'arucha, Tel Aviv

April 21-24, 10am - 9pm, Entrance: 85 NIS

Concept cars and Prototypes from all major car manufacturers around the world. Race cars and bikes, new technologies in the auto motor world.

Shama'im Ba'Aretz (Sky on Earth) Festival, Kfar HaNokdim, Judea Desert

April 24-26, Days and Nights, Tickets 360-420 NIS

Alternative medicine treatment classes, Dance classes, spirituality and mysticism, Jam sessions in the desert, night walks, live music and more desert fun.

Info: 050-4478111  050-3833484

Adama Spiritual Festival, Beit Berel

April 22-24, Days and Nights, Entrance 200 NIS

Female sisterhood area, Coaching, Dance, Yoga, Thai-chi classes, Writing and Painting classes, Tantric sexuality and love classes, Osho Meditations, Kabala classes, Children spirituality area and activities, Alternative medicine treatments, Live music in the evenings.

Info: 054-7947223

Isragirl Presents : Zorba the Buddha Festival, Photo by Desert Ashram ©

Passover Festivals and Exhibitions, Outdoor Fun, Music, Dance and a lot of Sexuality related Spirituality

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A few weeks ago I've published a post about the Baha'i world center in Haifa. The beautiful photo of the shrine and gardens generated quite a few comments. It was a popular post and since I find this place to be one of the most special tourist attractions in Israel, I've decided to find a video on the subject and give you more information about this striking religious site.

Haifa is the international headquarters for the gentle Baha'i Faith, which began amidst persecution in Persia in the mid-19th century. Baha'is believe in the unity of all religions and believe that messengers of God like Moses, Jesus and Muhammad have been sent at different times in history with doctrines varying to fit changing social needs, but bringing substantially the same message. The most recent of these heavenly teachers, according to Baha'is, was Baha' Allah (1817-92). He was exiled by the Turkish authorities to Acre (Akko), Israel, wrote his doctrines there, and died a peaceful death in Bahji House just north of Acre. During one of His visits to Haifa in 1890, Baha'u'llah pointed out to his son the spot on Mount Carmel where the remains of the Bab, herald of the Baha'i faith, should be laid to rest in a befitting tomb. The Bab's remains were hidden for years after he died a martyr's death in front of a firing squad. Eventually, his followers secretly carried his remains to the Holy Land.

In the Haifa gardens, the huge domed Shrine of the Bab entombs Baha' Allah's herald. The tomb is a spectacular sight, with ornamental gold work and flowers in almost every nook and cranny. A visual symbol of the Baha'i emphasis on worldwide religious unity, the shrine is a blend of western and eastern styles. The granite columns recall classic Roman architecture, the Corinthian capitals are reminiscent of ancient Greece, and the arches add the flavor of the Orient. The Baha'i gardens are now a geometric cascade of hanging gardens and terraces down to Ben Gurion Boulevard -a gift of visual pleasure to the city that gave the Baha'i religion its home and headquarters. (content courtesy of Sacred-Destinations.com)

Watch this video of the Baha'i World Center in Haifa - A breathtaking site awaits you on the slopes of Carmel Mount

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A few days ago, my 8.5 years old niece recruited me for a mission: she had organized with her best friend a beach party on HaBonim (Masons) beach for her class, and I was chosen, by her, to be one of three "responsible" adults who will stay on the beach with her friends - nineteen 3^rd graders...I had to agree. I still don't have children of my own and one day I will need this brat to babysit for me, so I got to agree to everything she asks for...This is how I found myself spending a night on one of Israel's most beautiful beaches. HaBonim beach is located some 20 min. drive south of Haifa and if you are looking for a nice beach to camp on - this one should defiantly be on your list along with its neighboring beach - Dor. These two beaches are protected as they are declared a reservation or a beach national park or something of the sort. They are serene and well maintained and camping on them is allowed for some reason, but people who don't live in the area have to pay a modest entrance fee (25 NIS per car).

During summer HaBonim beach is rather busy and one cannot really appreciate the small bay shape of it, but it a'int summer yet, and the beach was almost completely deserted and to my astonishment the 3^rd graders managed to keep themselves busy most of the evening. I had a great time and didn't even have to be that responsible. Sure, kids fight a little, but watching them play spin the bottle was so much fun, it almost made me change my mind about today's kids. At 3am when kids and adults alike were asleep I sneaked out of the tent and set on the beach alone. I lit my irresponsible cigarette, and watched the half moon casting its bright yellow light on the Mediterranean.

In the morning the children had breakfast and went in the water for a swim - they looked so happy and pleased with life and nature that it made me wanna ask - when can we do this again? It was a magnificent night and a wonderful adventure and I got to see two 3^rd graders having their first kiss...what else could I ask for?

Tip: If you like skydiving - HaBonim beach is the place for you. There is a skydiving school there and from personal experience I can tell you that its good and safe. I skydived there last June and it was FANTASTIC!!! The landscape is just breathtaking! More info HaBonim Paradive Skydiving.

Spend a night on a beach, its very recommended for your mind and soul. Dont forget to send me the Photos...

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OK, lets just assume that you are in Israel now, and you are looking for family activities. Since the Israeli children are on vacation for the holiday, there is a lot going on, but I've chosen for you events that every kid can enjoy, regardless of his/hers mother tongue.

Family festival in Rabin's square, Tel Aviv

22-23 April, Free entrance

Circus, jimboree, toy recycling store, candy art, live shows for children.

Info: 03-5144468

Yaldooti festival, Susan Dellal performing art center, Tel Aviv

22-23 April, tickets 60-65 NIS

Theater and Dance shows for kids, Dance classes and more.

Info: 03-5105656

Science festival at Weitzman Science Institute, Rechovot

23-24 April, tickets 55-65 NIS

Learn about the world and technology: Competitions, shows, guided tours and more.

Info: 08-9346090

Street arts Fair at Tel Aviv Port

23-25 April, 5pm-10pm, Free entrance

Street theater, juggling and circus, street art for the whole family.

Sand sculpting festival at Yanaay Beach

26 April, 10am-2pm, Free entrance, Parking 23 NIS

Sand sculpting competition, sports competition, kites and more.

Info:3639* from any phone or 09-8666230

Indiana Jones at Apolonia National Park, Herzliya

23-25 April, 11am-3pm, Adults 18 Nis, Kids 8 NIS

Archeological tasks game (The secrets of the missing grave).

Info: 09-9550929

Potatoes Festival at Mitzpe Gvoollot, Habsor River

24 April, Free entrance

Mashed potato sculpting, guided tours, fashion show and street arts.

Info: 054-2467045

Pharaohs circus festival at Timna Park

21-23 April, 10am-4pm, Adults 69, Kids 59 NIS

Meet the Pharaohs, make Egyptian sandals and art, learn to juggle and more.

Info: 08-6316756

South American carnival, at the Monkey Park, Beit Shemen

20-26 April, 48 NIS

Samba, Capuira, Tortia making and Dream catchers.

Info: 08-9285888

Family festival at Kiftzooba, Kibbutz Tzooba

25-27 April, Adults 36, Kids 57 NIS

Dora and magician, make-up and tattoos, Pilatis for kids, kites and more.

Info: 02-5347952

Stars of the Beach festival, Banana Beach, Achziv

22 April, from 9am, 69 NIS

Shows by Israeli artist popular amongst kids.

Info: 04-9827788

Family fun across Israel, family tips, festivals, holiday activities and every thing kids will enjoy during Passover

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This Saturday, Jews all around the world will be celebrating Passover. This is probably THE family holiday for Jews, which means a lot (!!!) of food, a lot of aunts and uncles asking "Did you gain weight? When are you going to get married? What about children? Your mom really wants some grandchildren...Isn't it about time?" I guess holidays are the same everywhere. Personally, I don't mind the family harassments too much, I have the loudest mouth anyways and I cook the main dish for the feast (Lamb of course) - so they all have to be nice! This year we shell be celebrating Passover on Kibbutz Degania Bet - That's where I'm from originally - and lucky me, its hot enough to swim in the Sea of Galilee, to dip in the Jordan River (15 min walk from my mom's house) and enjoy the lovely fields of the Jordan Valley.

If you are travelling in Israel these days, you should know that kids are out on their Passover vacation, so most tourist attractions are going to be busy and a lot of the National Parks will be crowded as well. Weather wise this is a fantastic time to be touring Israel, it's not too hot and the scent of spring is everywhere.

For those who like outdoor parties, Passover is an important date as well, since this is when the outdoor parties season officially starts, I'll be updating you on that in the posts to come. In the mean time - Don't eat too many Matza balls during Passover - you will fart dust (and it wont be star dust...) and have a very happy Passover with your families and friends, rejoice in your freedom and wish it upon others.

Dont eat too much on your Passover feast - Happy Holiday to Every one

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Isragirl Presents : Salt in the Dead Sea, Photo by dead-sea.org ©

AHAVA Festival 2008 Live Music Concerts Line up:

April 20: Achinoam Ninie (aka Noa) - Genes & Jeans

Music: World, Alternative Rock and a touch of Jazz

When: 10pm | Where: Mineral Beach

April 21: Evyatar Bannay - Night as day will shine

Music: Alternative Rock | When: 9.30pm | Where: Mineral Beach

April 22: The Nechama Girls

Music: Hip Hop, Alternative Rock, World, Reggae

When: 9.30pm | Where: Mineral Beach

April 23: Ehud Bannay - Mashina (Reunion of the great band!!)

Music: Rock | When: 10pm | Where: Mitzpe Shalem

April 24: Natasha's Friends (A reunion of the band - most recommended!!!)

Music: Rock (celebrating 20 years to the first album)

When: 10pm | Where: Mitzpe Shalem

April 25: Mosh Ben Ari - Eye Level

Music: Rock, World, Alternative Rock

When: 4am (sunrise concert) | Where: Dragot Cliffs

TICKETS: 02-6222333 | 02-6237000 | 03-6045000

More Info about the Festival: 02-9400285

Live Music Concerts on the Beaches of the Dead Sea - Rock, Hip Hop, World Music and lots of Love for Nature

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Israel's independence was declared in May 1948 and this year the country will be celebrating it's 60th independence Day in a serious of national events, one of which is a huge bicycles trip starting in the city of Be'er Sheva, capitol of the Negev desert in the south, and reaching the town of Kiryat Shmona, near the border with Lebanon in the north. The ride is open to the public and each one of us can choose where and when to join. If you're in a good shape you could ride the full 4 days route or even compete in one of the sections. If you just want a taste, join for a day and take part in an exciting event with thousands of others bicycle riders. I couldn't find a good info page in English for you, so, I'll do my best translating the important information:

Day 1: April 21^st

Starting Point: The Negev Monument 8am

Join-up Point: Iftach Division Monument 10am

Join-up Point: Eevim Junction 12 noon

Ending Point: Delilah Beach in Ashkelon 2pm (Live music concert)

From start to End: 87 km

Competitive route: for teams only - sign-up at 7am - Negev Monument.

Day 2: April 22^nd

Starting Point: Givat HaTachmoshet, Jerusalem 8am

Join-up Point: Ofer Junction 10am

Join-up Point: The Maintenance core Monument (Heil HaTakhzooka) 12 noon

Ending Point: Hod HaSharon 1pm

From start to End: 65 km

Day 3: April 23^rd

Starting Point: Monfort Lake, Ma'alot 8am

Join-up Point: Kabri Junction 10am

Ending Point: Nahariya 12:30

From start to End: 35 km

Day 4: April 24^th

Starting Point: Kibbutz Kfar Gilaadi 8am

Join-up Point: Gadot Junction 11am

Join-up Point: Yehudiya Junction (HaMachtzeva parking) 12:30

Ending Point: Tzemach Junction 2:30pm

From start to End: 85 km

Competitive route: Sign up at 7am - Kfar Giladi

General information: Participation is limited for 16 years of age and above. Kids over 12 can join the ride when it passes through cities. Competitors should be riding in groups of 6 and should have medical approval and insurance. The trip will be secured by the police and the IDF, medical assistance will be available for those in need. Water will be supplied in different join-up points, but in general food and water are within the responsibility of the riders. Egged will offer special buses to take riders to starting and join-up points.

For more info: Tel: 972-9-9552028  Fax: 972-9518987 Mail: info@zimuk.co.il

Ride your Bicycles across Israel and celebrate Israel's 60 Birthday

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