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| 1. |
6th ‘Muses’ Women’s Festival |
Mar. 6-13, 2008 |
A platform for women’s creativity in all fields of art. |
www.netanyatourism.org.il |
ednasp@netanya.muni.il |
09-8603115 |
| 2. |
AHAVA Championship, Kayaks |
Mar. 7-8, 2008 |
Kayaking. |
www.j-v.org.il |
tour@j-v.org.il |
04-6757659 |
| 3. |
‘On Masada and the Shore of the Dead Sea’ |
Mar. 13-15, 2008 |
An experience-rich conference in the Dead Sea. |
www.ybz.org.il |
had@ybz.org.il |
02-5398855 |
| 4. |
Environment Friendly Purim Festival (‘Adloyada’) in Ben Gurion College |
Mar. 22, 2008 |
A lively and colorful event of recyclable displays. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 5. |
‘He had a forelock’ |
Mar. 25, 2008 |
Annual conference in Beit Gavriel, on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. |
www.ybz.org.il |
had@ybz.org.il |
02-5398855 |
| 6. |
The Jerusalem International Semi-Marathon Race |
Mar. 27, 2008 |
Jerusalem’s traditional semi-marathon race features professional and amateur runners from Israel and many other countries. |
www.jerusalem.muni.il |
kdsarit@jerusalem.muni.il |
02-6298048 |
| 7. |
Spring Festival – Tse’elim |
March 2008 |
Jazz and Reggae music with Israeli artists. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 8. |
Jerusalem Art Festival |
March |
This colorful festival of local and international music, dance and drama, has become a traditional attraction for culture lovers of all spectrums of society. |
www.jerusalem.muni.il |
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02-6298048 |
| 9. |
Spring Bloom |
March - April |
A festival of nature hikes, Nachal-kane walk. |
www.gush-etzion.org.il |
yeheskel@gush-etzion.co.il |
02-9931387 |
| 10. |
Motor-sports Event – Bnei Shimon |
To be announced |
Event in the Motor-sports Park. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
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| 1. |
Kinnereth March |
Apr. 12, 2008 |
March along the Sea of Galilee. |
www.j-v.org.il |
tour@j-v.org.il |
04-6757659 |
| 2. |
In Preparation for Passover |
Apr. 18-19, 2008 |
Annual assembly in ‘The High Sabbath’, Jerusalem. |
www.ybz.org.il |
had@ybz.org.il |
02-5398855 |
| 3. |
Ein-Gev Festival |
Apr. 23 - 24, 2008 |
Singing festival, singing groups, performances for the entire family and children’s theatre plays. |
www.ekinneret.co.il |
tour@j-v.org.il |
04-6757659 |
| 4. |
AHAVA Festival |
Passover mid-holiday |
Israeli Rock Festival. |
www.dead-sea.org.il |
iris_cohavi@dead-sea.org.il |
02-9945010 |
| 5. |
Gourmet in the Negev |
Passover mid-holiday |
Food oriented activities + workshops. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 6. |
Passover Events – ‘Sounds in Caves’ |
Passover mid-holiday |
Concerts and events, with an emphasis on music and agriculture. |
www.touryoav.org.il |
tour@yoav.org.il |
08-8502240 08-8500777 |
| 7. |
Samaritan Passover |
Passover mid-holiday |
A day of tours and introduction to the Samaritan community in Mount Gerizim, at the time of their traditional Passover sacrifice ceremony. |
www.gush-etzion.org.il |
yeheskel@gush-etzion.co.il |
02-9931387 |
| 8. |
International Festival of Children’s Theatre Plays in Haifa |
Passover mid-holiday |
A variety of events and children’s plays. |
www.tour-haifa.co.il |
info@tour-haifa.co.il |
1-800-30-50-90 |
| 9. |
‘Passover from the legends’ |
Passover mid-holiday |
A variety of nature events and shows. |
www.carmelim.org.il |
info@tour-haifa.co.il |
04-8136239 |
| 10. |
Passover in Ben Gurion’s Hut |
Passover mid-holiday |
Marking Israel’s 60th year of independence in Ben Gurion’s hut in Kibbutz Sde-boker. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 11. |
Rock and Jewish Soul in the Dead Sea |
Passover mid-holiday |
Music. |
www.deadsea.co.il |
ofra@ma-tamar.co.il |
08-6688829/12 Local Tourist Information Center 08-9975010 |
| 12. |
‘The Open Arava’ Contest – Ein Yahav |
To be announced |
Air shows. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 13. |
‘Potato Festival’ at Mitzpe Gvulot |
To be announced |
Tastes, potato fashion show and more. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 14. |
‘Carrot Festival’ at Nir-Am |
To be announced |
Eating contests, workshops and cooking. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 15. |
Horse Show at Kibbutz Urim |
To be announced |
Rodeo shows. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 16. |
Wine Festival – Be’er Sheva |
To be announced |
Artists fair, lectures and cooking with wine. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 17. |
Sensuela Festival |
To be announced |
International song contest with singers from all around the world. |
www.rstourism.eilat.muni.il |
rstourism@eilat.muni.il |
08-6340253 |
| 18. |
Herod’s Funeral Ceremony |
To be announced |
Activities in nature – a theatre show with active audience participation, in three languages. |
www.gush-etzion.org.il |
yeheskel@gush-etzion.co.il |
02-9931387 |
| 19. |
Instrumental Music Festival in the City Caves |
To be announced |
Music sessions in the caves of the old city of Susiya or Yatir forest. |
www.gush-etzion.org.il |
yeheskel@gush-etzion.co.il |
02-9931387 |
| 20. |
‘A Sea of Culture’ in Tiberias |
To be announced |
Music concerts + a variety of activities for the entire family. |
www.tiberias.muni.il |
tvr-tour@ladpc.net.il |
04-6725666 |
| 21. |
Circling Mount Meron |
To be announced |
There are three routes: long, intermediate and short, with an extreme rope park in between. Walk starts from Meron field school and ends in a huge happening, including children’s activities with the theme of ‘the Exodus from Egypt’, a hospitality tent with ancient musical instruments, juggling and leather workshops and a variety of creativity-in-nature stations. |
www.tourmg.info |
talia@galil.gov.il |
04-9552426/7 |
| 22. |
‘The Valley is a Treasure’ |
To be announced |
A variety of events and activities, including a ‘Treasure Hunt’ game. |
www.gogalil.org |
talia@galil.gov.il |
04-9552426/7 |
| 23. |
‘Musical-Spring’ Events in Haifa |
To be announced |
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www.tour-haifa.co.il |
info@tour-haifa.co.il |
1-800-30-50-90 |
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23rd annual Independence Day Race and A.H.V.A Gymnastics Championship |
May 3, 2008 |
A race in memory of Israel fallen soldiers from the Jordan Valley settlements. |
www.rstourism.eilat.muni.il |
rstourism@eilat.muni.il |
04-6757659 |
| 2. |
Film Festival |
May 14 - 17, 2008 |
6th Film Festival in Eilat. |
www.rstourism.eilat.muni.il
www.eilatfilmfest.com |
Rstourism@eilat.muni.il |
08-6340253 |
| 3. |
Jacob’s Ladder Festival |
May 15 - 17, 2008 |
A unique festival of folk music, Irish music, Rock music and blues. The festival will be held in Genosar hotel and in various beaches around the Sea of Galilee, featuring music and dance shows, performed by local and international artists, and a happening for all ages. |
www.jlfestival.com |
contact@jlfestival.com |
04-6962231 |
| 4. |
The Kinnereth Triathlon |
May 17, 2008 |
Triathlon in the Sea of Galilee. |
www.j-v.org.il |
tour@j-v.org.il |
04-6757659 |
| 5. |
‘Is that the way we were?!’ |
May 23, 2008 |
A nostalgic look back at 60 years of independence, and more…A joint conference with the ‘Eretz Israel’ Museum. |
www.j-v.org.il |
tour@j-v.org.il |
04-6757659 |
| 6. |
Poetry Festival |
During Shavuot holiday |
Festival of Israeli poets in Metula. |
www.confederationhouse.org |
confeder@inter.net.il |
02-6245206 |
| 7. |
A marathon of guided tours in Jerusalem, organized by Yad Ben-Zvi Institute |
To be announced |
Over 100 different routes and trails and 7 live shows packed into 4 days. A huge variety of tours: old and new, short and long, on foot or by car; accompanied by actors and live performances, to the city’s main tourist attractions but also to its hidden corners; for individuals, groups and the entire family. |
www.ybz.org.il |
had@ybz.org.il |
106 02-5314600
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| 8. |
‘Spring Gathering 2007’ Events |
To be announced |
A gathering to strengthen Jewish and Arab co-existence; creating a joint mosaic, which conveys the stories of the Galilee. |
www.ekinneret.co.il |
tour@j-v.org.il |
04-6757630 |
| 9. |
‘Honey and Milk’ Festival |
To be announced |
A variety of events and shows marking the Shavuot holiday, children’s activities, community singing, tours, etc. |
www.emekyizrael.org.il |
bracha@emekyizrael.org.il |
04-6520080 Fax:04-6520101 |
| 10. |
Abu Gosh Festival |
To be announced |
An event emphasizing agriculture products and a variety of music concerts. |
www.touryoav.org.il |
tour@yoav.org.il |
08-8502240 08-8500777 |
| 11. |
‘Honey and Milk’ Market at Eshkol National Park |
To be announced |
Farmers’ market, workshops form the Negev. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 12. |
Beer Festival – Be’er Sheva |
To be announced |
Lecture, guest artist, unique food stands. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 13. |
‘Alterna-Teva’ Exhibit in Jerusalem |
To be announced |
This Annual national exhibit, which promotes quality of life issues, is a feast for the senses with a variety of experiences. |
www.jerusalem.muni.il |
mribz@ybz.org.il |
106 call center 02-5314600 |
| 14. |
Mysticism and Love Festival in Be’er Sheva |
To be announced |
Astrology, sessions’ space, artists fair and a hospitality tent. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
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Jerusalem Day |
June 2, 2008 |
Events, shows and guided tours all over Jerusalem. |
www.jerusalem.muni.il |
mribz@ybz.org.il |
106 Call Center 02-5314600 |
| 2. |
Guided Tours Marathon in Jerusalem |
June 5-8, 2008 |
A weekend featuring dozens of guided tours and special events. Marking the 12th year of this tradition and Israel’s 60th birthday. |
www.ybz.org.il |
had@ybz.org.il |
02-5398855 |
| 3. |
Ethnicity |
Throughout June-August |
A journey of the senses following folk tales, music and tastes of Israel’s Jewish ethnic communities. A conference in Jerusalem. |
www.ybz.org.il |
had@ybz.org.il |
02-5398855 |
| 4. |
Copts, Ethiopians and Syrians in Jerusalem |
June |
A joint conference with the Jerusalem Center for Jewish-Christian Relations about churches in Jerusalem. |
www.ybz.org.il |
had@ybz.org.il |
02-5398855 |
| 5. |
Cherry Celebrations |
Throughout June-August |
Cherry picking and various events. |
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talia@galil.gov.il |
04-9552426 |
| 6. |
Summer Tourism Events in Jerusalem |
June-August |
A variety of events and activities in Jerusalem. |
http://tour.jerusalem.muni.il |
mribz@ybz.org.il |
106 Call Center 02-5314600 |
| 7. |
Jazz Festivities at Shuni and Caesarea |
To be announced |
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www.carmelim.org.il |
info@tour-haifa.co.il |
04-8136239 |
| 8. |
International Jazz Festival in Jerusalem |
To be announced |
A series of concerts including various jazz performances in the Citadel Room and in the Crusaders’ Hall of the Tower of David Museum. The festival, featuring Israeli and international artists, will be held in the Tower of David Museum and in the Yellow Submarine music center. |
www.jjf.org.il
www.towerofdavid.org.il |
hanita@tower.org.il |
02-6265333 |
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| 1. |
‘Lo Bashamaim’ Festival |
July 7-9, 2008 |
A celebration of Jewish-Israeli teachings in the Upper Galilee. |
www.galil-elion.org.il/yahadut |
tarbut@galil-elion.org.il |
04-6816640/2 |
| 2. |
International Film Festival -Cinemateque, Jerusalem |
July 10-19, 2008 |
A major international film festival, featuring a broad spectrum of movies from all around the world. The opening film in the festival is traditionally an outdoor gala screening in the Sultan’s Pool (‘Brechat Hasultan’), next to the old city walls. |
www.jff.org.il |
http://www.jff.org.il |
02-5654333 |
| 3. |
‘The Voice of Music’ in the Upper Galilee |
July 24 – Aug. 2, 2008 |
This traditional festival offers a variety of concerts, combining romantic chamber music and unique music performances. Some of the concerts are performed in nature, in Kibbutz Kfar Blum and in various tourist sites of the Upper Galilee. |
www.galil-elion.org.il/music |
tarbut@galil-elion.org.il |
04-6816640/2 |
| 4. |
Wine Festival in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem |
July |
Wine and art meet in the Israel Museum. Guests are invited to taste Over 150 different wine types, presented by 30 selected Israeli wineries + wine and cocktail workshops and jazz music. |
www.imj.org.il |
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054-3181199 |
| 5. |
‘Days of Agnon’ |
July |
Annual conference in Jerusalem of S.Y. Agnon’s writings. |
www.ybz.org.il |
had@ybz.org.il |
02-5398855 |
| 6. |
Summer Tourism Events in Jerusalem |
July - August |
Summer events in Jerusalem’s magical cultural and tourism centers, including performances by leading artists in the fields of music, theatre and dance. |
http://tour.jerusalem.muni.il |
mribz@ybz.org.il |
106 Call Center 02-5314600 |
| 7. |
Sand Sculpture Festival in Haifa |
July - August |
Amazing sand sculptures. A happening for the entire family. |
www.tour-haifa.co.il |
info@tour-haifa.co.il |
1-800-30-50-90 |
| 8. |
‘Stars on Water’ Festival |
July - August |
Music, dance and entertainment shows during the summer vacation. |
www.imj.org.il |
bg@betgabriel.co.il |
04-6751175 |
| 9. |
Percussion Festival |
To be announced |
An international festival of percussion instruments. |
www.netanyatourism.org.il |
ednasp@netanya.muni.il |
09-8603115 |
| 10. |
Caesarea Nights |
To be announced |
A variety of Jazz concerts and movie screenings. Nights include happenings in the Caesarea promenade, with food stands and various attractions. |
www.carmelim.org.il |
info@tour-haifa.co.il |
04-8136239 |
| 11. |
Bible Festival – ‘Days of Art’ |
To be announced |
Events, tours and seminars in a biblical context. |
www.touryoav.org.il |
tour@yoav.org.il |
08-8502240 08-8500777 |
| 12. |
Karmiel Dance Festival |
To be announced |
A variety of dance performances with local and international performers. |
www.dancefest.karmiel.israel.net |
dancefes@actcom.co.il |
04-9882811 |
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Teimaniada |
Aug. 24-27, 2008 |
Mid-eastern songs in a grand celebration of the Yemenite community. |
www.eilatfestival.co.il |
rstourism@eilat.muni.il |
08-6340253 |
| 2. |
International Jazz Festival |
Aug. 25-28, 2008 |
Jazz in the Red Sea, Eilat – concerts of the leading Jazz groups in Israel and around the world. |
www.readseajazz.festival.com |
rstourism@eilat.muni.il |
08-6340253 |
| 3. |
Summer Tourism Events in Jerusalem |
August |
Summer events in Jerusalem’s magical cultural and tourism centers, including performances by leading artists in the fields of music, theatre and dance. |
http://tour.jerusalem.muni.il |
mribz@ybz.org.il |
106 Call Center 02-5314600 |
| 4. |
‘Khutzot Hayotzer’ Arts and Crafts Fair, Jerusalem |
Aug. 26-29, 2008 |
The diversity of international art displays allows a peek into arts and crafts from Israel and from all around the world. A rich variety of paintings, jewelry, ceramics, Judaica, sculptures and more, accompanied by colorful music shows and food fair. |
http://tour.jerusalem.muni.il |
mribz@ybz.org.il |
106 Call Center 02-5314600 |
| 5. |
International Puppet Show Festival |
August |
Local and international puppeteers. A unique experience of imagination and fantasy for all the family. |
www.traintheater.co.il |
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02-5618514 |
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‘Afifoniada’ Kite Festival at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem |
August |
A celebration of kite-flying, including kite building workshops, at the Israel Museum. |
www.imj.org.il |
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02-6708811 |
| 7. |
‘Days of Bible and Art’ |
August |
This annual conference in Ma’ale Hachamisha is part of the Bible Festival in Yoav Yehuda. |
www.ybz.org.il |
had@ybz.org.il |
02-5398855 |
| 8. |
‘Klezmer Festival’ in Tsfat (Safed) |
To be announced |
This annual festival features traditional and contemporary Klezmer shows. Shows are held in synagogues and in the streets of Tsfat, including Rock, Hassidic and Hebrew music concerts and musicians in traditional costumes. |
www.zhr.org.il |
zhr@zhr.org.il |
04-6801465 |
| 9. |
Beach Football League and International Tournament |
To be announced |
An exhibition event between Israel and Spain or Portugal. |
www.netanyatourism.org.il |
ednasp@netanya.muni.il |
09-8603115 |
| 10. |
‘Star Trek’ |
To be announced |
Meteor observation event. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 11. |
Sand Sculpture Festival in Haifa |
To be announced |
Amazing sand sculptures. A happening for the entire family. |
www.tour-haifa.co.il |
info@tour-haifa.co.il |
1-800-30-50-90 |
| 12. |
Love Festival in Tiberias |
To be announced |
A variety of shows, artists fair, workshops and city tours. A happening for the entire family. |
www.tiberias.muni.il |
tvr-tour@ladpc.net.il |
04-6725666 |
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The Cross-Kinnereth Swim |
Sep. 27, 2008 |
A popular prize-awarding swimming contest with a respectable 54 years of tradition. Swim will include 2 heats of 1.5km and 3.5km, supervised by the Israeli Swimming Federation. |
www.ekinneret.co.il |
tour@j-v.org.il |
04-6757630 |
| 2. |
Evenings of Israeli Songs in Be’er Sheva |
To be announced |
Community singing on the lawns of the Negev Museum in Be’er Sheva. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
Negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 3. |
Folk Festival in Be’er Sheva |
To be announced |
Representing a variety of ethnic communities, including authentic food and artists. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
Negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 4. |
Wine Festival in Yoav Yehuda |
To be announced |
End of wine grapes’ vintage. A traditional ethnic event. |
www.touryoav.org.il |
tour@yoav.org.il |
08-8502240 08-8500777 |
| 5. |
Rock and Soul Music Festival |
To be announced |
Music festival featuring various artists. |
www.touryoav.org.il |
tour@yoav.org.il |
08-8502240 08-8500777 |
| 6. |
Honey Festival |
To be announced |
A family happening in which Israeli beekeepers present honey-related topics: ‘How did it all begin?’, ‘Honey preparation process’ etc; as well as guided tours, children’s workshops and tastes. |
www.ekinnert.co.il
www.honey.org.il |
tour@j-v.org.il |
04-6757659 |
| 7. |
Chazzanut Concert in the Tower of David |
To be announced |
Few of the world’s leading cantors (chazzan) in a gala concert held in the Citadel Room of the Tower of David Museum. This tradition started with a special concert held in respect of the great cantor Kwartin. |
www.towerofdavid.org.il |
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02-6265327 |
| 8. |
International Chamber Music Festival in Jerusalem |
To be announced |
A decade festival, with a rich and diverse program of chamber music performances, featuring local and international artists. |
www.jcmf.org.il |
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02-6250444 |
| 9. |
‘Jazz Above the Crater’ in Mitzpe Ramon |
To be announced |
A weekend including moonlight performances and jazz concerts. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
Negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
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Ha’tamar Festival |
Sukkoth mid-holiday |
Music festival in nature. The desert, with its hypnotizing scenery, changing colors, mountains, valleys and oases, will host a diverse repertoire of music performances. |
www.deadsea.co.il |
ofra@ma-tamar.co.il |
08-6688829/12 úçðú îéãò àæåøé ìîèééì 08-9975010 |
| 2. |
‘Negev in the Sky’ in Sde-Teiman |
Sukkoth mid-holiday |
Aviation event. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
Negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 3. |
‘Land of Craters’ Festival |
Sukkoth mid-holiday |
Night-time tours, activities and lectures. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
Negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 4. |
Akko (Acre) Festival of Israeli Theatre |
Sukkoth mid-holiday |
Festival includes a variety of theatre plays and performances. |
http://www.accofestival.co.il/ |
main@accofestival.co.il |
04-9552426 04-9551712 |
| 5. |
International Film Festival in Haifa |
Sukkoth mid-holiday |
A major film festival, featuring films, workshops and cinema discussions, as well as colorful street events, open to the public, creating a festive atmosphere all around the city. |
www.tour-haifa.co.il
http://www.haifaff.co.il/ |
info@tour-haifa.co.il |
1-800-30-50-90 |
| 6. |
Wine Vintage |
Sukkoth mid-holiday |
A delightful journey in the land of vineyards with historic aromas of wine. Wine grapes gathering in vineyards and grape stepping in an ancient wine-press, as well as visiting artists’ workshops, touring vineyards and many more activities for the entire family. |
www.carmelim.org.il |
info@tour-haifa.co.il |
04-8136239/40 |
| 7. |
The Jerusalem March |
Sukkoth mid-holiday |
Thousands of Jews and Christian pilgrims from Israel and abroad, with colorful costumes, participate in this traditional march. The route follows the city’s major tourist attractions. |
www.jerusalem.muni.il |
mribz@ybz.org.il |
106 Call Center 02-5314600 |
| 8. |
Barkan Market |
Sukkoth mid-holiday |
A festival of events and activities in the Barkan area. |
www.gush-etzion.org.il |
yeheskel@gush-etzion.co.il |
02-9931387 |
| 9. |
‘Sukkah in Samaria’ |
Sukkoth mid-holiday |
A festival of guided tours to Samaria – nature and history. |
www.gush-etzion.org.il |
yeheskel@gush-etzion.co.il |
02-9931387 |
| 10. |
‘Tomato Festival’ in the Peace Park |
Sukkoth mid-holiday |
Tastes, recipes, farmers’ market and everything about tomatoes. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 11. |
‘Green in the Forest’ |
Sukkoth mid-holiday |
Nature activities, bicycle hikes, organic agriculture. |
www.gush-etzion.org.il |
yeheskel@gush-etzion.co.il |
02-9931387 |
| 12. |
Jewish Theater and Music Festival |
Sukkoth mid-holiday |
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www.gush-etzion.org.il |
yeheskel@gush-etzion.co.il |
02-9931387 |
| 13. |
‘Olive Branch’ Festival in the Galilee |
3 weeks, starting in October 30th |
This multi-cultural festival marks the start of the olive picking season, with a wide variety of activities in the oil-press facilities, the villages and ‘Hananya Farm’, Israel’s national olive council center. |
www.galil.gov.il |
talia@galil.gov.il |
04-9552426/7 |
| 14. |
International Triathlon |
To be announced |
Local and international athletes participate in this contest. |
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rstourism@eilat.muni.il |
08-6340253 |
| 15. |
‘Motor-Arava’ in the ancient incense routes |
To be announced |
A meeting of motorcycles and motorcyclists in the Arava. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 16. |
Olive Festival in Rahat |
To be announced |
Visits to an oil-press facility, olive picking festival. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 17. |
International Guitar Festival |
To be announced |
Artist classes and concerts. |
www.netanyatourism.org.il |
ednasp@netanya.muni.il |
09-8603115 |
| 18. |
International Triathlon in Eilat |
To be announced |
Triathlon contest (running, biking and swimming), with local and international athletes. |
www.redseajazzfestival.com |
rstourism@eilat.muni.il |
08-6340253 |
| 19. |
‘Nights of Ramadan’ |
To be announced |
Festival including a variety of performances. |
www.nazarethinfo.org |
tareq@nazarethboard.org |
04-6011072 |
| 20. |
Underwater Photography Contest – ‘Sun Disc’ |
To be announced |
Underwater photography exhibition. |
www.sundiscreadsea.com |
rstourism@eilat.muni.il |
08-6340253 |
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Bicycle Circling of the Kinnereth |
Nov. 1, 2008 |
This Bicycle happening around the Sea of Galilee has become a tradition amongst Israel’s cyclists’ community. 63km of challenges, colors, happy faces and turning wheels. |
www.j-v.org.il |
tour@j-v.org.il ur |
04-6757659 |
| 2. |
‘Volvo Race’ – Mount Sdom |
Nov. 9-10, 2008 |
Dirt bike race in Mount Sdom. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
Negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 3. |
‘Weekend in Jerusalem’ |
Nov.-Dec. |
A weekend of various events. Entrance to various sites is discounted. |
http://tour.jerusalem.muni.il |
mribz@ybz.org.il |
106 Call Center 02-5314600 |
| 4. |
Israeli Film Festival |
To be announced |
Original Israeli films. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 5. |
Bird-watching Event in Hula Valley |
To be announced |
A festival of bird-watching in the Hula Valley, including guided tours, children’s activities, prize-awarding contests and much more. During tours participants can watch many different types of birds, sleeping cranes and more. |
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talia@galil.gov.il |
04-9552426 |
| 6. |
International Festival of Jazz and Alternative Music |
To be announced |
This festival joins Jazz and alternative music artists from Israel and around the world. |
www.jazzglobus.com |
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04-9552426 |
| 7. |
Chamber Dance Festival in Jerusalem |
To be announced |
A festival of chamber dances, performed by an individual dancer or small ensembles in a small hall, thus creating intimacy between the dancers and the audience, similarly to chamber music performances. The festival encourages new ways of connecting and promotes dancers with an individual form of expression. |
www.tnuot.org.il |
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02-6251139 |
| 8. |
International Oud Festival |
To be announced |
This festival is a tribute to the cultural heritage of the classical and artistic Arab music and the ways it influenced the Western and Mid-Eastern music; with Israeli and international participants. |
www.confederationhouse.org |
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02-6245206 |
| 9. |
Shalem Dance Festival |
To be announced |
A meeting with a few of Israel’s leading performers in contemporary dance. The festival provides a unique collage of original compositions, some performed publicly for the first time. |
www.jerusalem.muni.il |
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02-6251139 |
| 10. |
‘Salt of the Earth’ Convention |
To be announced |
Lectures about the Dead Sea. |
www.deadsea.co.il |
ofra@ma-tamar.co.il |
08-6688829/12 Local Tourist Information Center 08-9975010 |
| 11. |
Har Sdom Race – Mountain Bike Riding Contest |
To be announced |
Biking contest. |
www.deadsea.co.il |
ofra@ma-tamar.co.il |
08-6688829/12 Local Tourist Information Center 08-9975010 |
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Jacob’s Ladder Festival |
Dec. 14-15, 2008 |
A unique festival of folk music, Irish music, Rock music and blues. The festival will be held in Genosar hotel and in various beaches around the Sea of Galilee, featuring music and dance shows, performed by local and international artists, and a happening for all ages. |
www.jifestival.com |
contact@jlfestival.com |
04-6962231 |
| 2. |
‘Weekend in Jerusalem’ |
December |
A weekend of various events. Entrance to various sites is discounted. |
http://tour.jerusalem.muni.il |
mribz@ybz.org.il |
106 Call Center 02-5314600 |
| 3. |
Salt Sculpture Festival |
Chanukah holiday |
Salt sculpting art. |
www.deadsea.co.il |
ofra@ma-tamar.co.il |
08-6688829/12 Local Tourist Information Center 08-9975010 |
| 4. |
Open House in Kikar Sdom |
Chanukah holiday |
Promoting rural tourism to the Kikar Sdom cooperative settlements (‘Moshav’) – Neot Hakikar and Ein Tamar. |
www.deadsea.co.il |
ofra@ma-tamar.co.il |
08-6688829/12 Local Tourist Information Center 08-9975010 |
| 5. |
‘Sounds in the Desert’ |
To be announced |
Concerts – Israeli music. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 6. |
‘Orange Festival’ – Eshkol National Park |
To be announced |
Guided tours to orchards and other activities. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 7. |
‘Poetry in the Negev’ – Ramat Ha’negev |
To be announced |
Poets convention about Israeli poetry. |
www.negev-tour.co.il |
negev_mi@netvision.net.il |
08-6209720 |
| 8. |
‘Oil and Olive’ festival |
To be announced |
End of olive picking season – workshops in the artists’ studio. |
www.touryoav.org.il |
tour@yoav.org.il |
08-8502240 08-8500777 |
| 9. |
‘Taste of the Kinnereth’ Festival |
To be announced |
This culinary festival spreads over three weekends. It is based on the many restaurants of the Jordan Valley, Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee. It also offers an abundance of cooking classes and food-related activities for the public. |
www.ekinneret.co.il/site |
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