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Afghanistan:
Landscapes
from Beyond
the Horizon
Opening Jan 01

Landscapes from Beyond the Horizon, photo by Helmut R. Schulze

The L.A Mayer Museum for Islamic
Art is hosting a new photography
exhibition; Afghanistan: Landscapes
from Beyond the Horizon,
photographed and curated by
Helmut R. Schulze. In his journeys
across Afghanistan, a land of
wild landscapes and bitter wars,
Schulze portrays stunning views
and its people, their daily lives and
hardships.
Helmut R. Schulze, a renowned
German photo journalist, was born in
1929 in Bad Liebenwerda (Germany)
and currently lives in Heidelberg.
Since the 1970s he has
photographed many well-
known politicians worldwide. He
accompanied the former Egyptian
President Anwar Sadat, Federal
German Republic Presidents Richard
von Weizsäcker and Roman Herzog,
former Federal Chancellor Helmut
Kohl and Foreign Minister Hans-
Dietrich Genscher during important
travels at home and abroad.
His reports and snapshots dealing
with politics, countries and people
from all continents were published
in various German and international
periodicals such as Der Spiegel,
Time, Bunte, Welt am Sonntag etc.
Mr. Schulze visited Afghanistan
several times between 2002 and
2008 during all four seasons. He
and his small team travelled about
4.000 kilometers throughout the
country in an ill-equipped car. The
team accompanied military patrols
to far away and desolate villages
where he photographed breathtaking
landscapes from the ground and
while flying in a helicopter.
Mr. Schulze’s exhibition gives a very
authentic picture of this downtrodden,
but nevertheless wonderful country.
The L.A Mayer Museum for Islamic
Art, Opening hours: Sun, Mon, Wed
10am - 3pm, Tue & Thur. 10am-7pm,
Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-4pm. 2
Hapalmach St., Jerusalem.
Tel: (02) 5661291/2
www.islamicart.co.il/en
The Museum
of the History
of Tel Aviv-
Yaffo
The Centennial Year of Tel Aviv Yaffo
has ended with the festive opening
of the Museum of the History of Tel
Aviv-Yaffo. This museum, located in
the old majestic municipal building
will exhibit documents, artifacts and
thousands of photographs – many
of which were collected in a special
“Revealing the Hidden City” project
designed to preserve historic photos,
including pictures from private
albums and family collections which
depict the many facets of the history
of Tel Aviv.
The Museum, located in the heart
of Tel Aviv, used to house the old
municipality building of the city in its
early days.
The old mayor’s office, originally of
Meir Dizengoff, Tel Aviv’s first mayor,
has been restored to its former glory,
and offers a breathtaking view across
and down Bialik Street. Also on Bialik
Street are the Bauhaus and Reuben
Reuven (artist) Museums as well
as the Bialik Museum (dedicated to
the former national poet of Israel).
Combine a visit to a couple of these
places and you can easily spend half
a day in the area.
Museum of the History of Tel Aviv
Yaffo, 27 Bialik St. Tel Aviv Yaffo,
Tel: (03) 5173052

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The 6th
International
Belly-dance
Festival - Eilat The 2010
21-23 Jan
The Eilat festival is approaching!
Workshops, performances, a colorful
bazaar, and encounters with all those Triathlon -
who live, breathe, eat, and drink
belly dancing—all in a three-day
extravaganza.
The Israeli style of belly dance
acquired its reputation from the
great diversity of styles, the ethnic
backgrounds of and dancers. The
choice of Eilat as the location for
the festival, with Jordan bordering
to the east and Egypt to the west,
highlights the diversity of Israeli belly
dance whose deep roots are set in
the Arab world, of which Israel is a
part. Israeli belly dance merges its
Arab roots with the unlimited styles
that abound worldwide, including the
modern cabaret. The teachers at the
festival will offer a variety of styles
ranging from classical Egyptian to
Turkish Sufi, and from ancient tribal
to modern cabaret.
This year’s festival will host some
of the leading international belly
dancers and will be accompanied by
a live arabic orchestra, drumming and
shisha in the Bedouin tent, all night
The Israman Triathlon - the road to Eilat
haflas and casual parties, colourfull
Bazar and so much fun!!
For further details and schedule of
the festival,
visit: www.eilatfestival.com
Israman
Eilat
Jan 29
The 2010 Israman and Half-Israman
races will be held Jan. 29, 2010 in the
coastal resort town of Eilat. Israman
and Half Israman are the country’s
premier long-distance triathlon
races. Each race features a swim in
the crystal-clear waters of the Red
Sea, a challenging climb up into the
Eilat Mountains and a run through
downtown Eilat.
The Course
Swim: The swim takes place in the
placid waters of the Red Sea. The
temperature of the water in January is
mild (20-22 degrees Celcius) yet the
swim is wet-suit legal. The course is
in the bay parallel to the coastline and
consists of four out and back loops
for the full Ironman and two for the
1/2. Don't forget to catch a glimpse
of the beautiful fish as you swim over
the coral reefs.
Bike:The bike is definitely the most
challenging and unique aspect of
the Israman. It begins with a steep
15 kilometer climb from Eilat into
the mountains, going from sea level
to 700 meters above sea level. The
remainder of the ride takes place
in the rolling hills of the mountains
that overlook Eilat and the Arava
valley, a region known for heavy
gusts of winds that can reach up to
60 kilometers per hour, though the
average is 35-40 kilometers.
The return from the turnaround
point is known to be one of the most
challenging aspects of the course.
The full Ironman goes out to the 80
kilometer point, turns around, rides
19 kilometers back (southward) and
then turns around again, returns to
the 80 kilometer point (now the 118
kilometer point), and then rides 62
kilometer back to the point where the
18 kilometer climb ended. The 1/2
Ironman participants turn around at
the 54 kilometer point and then ride
the 36 kilometers back to where the
18 kilometer climb ended.
Run: The run begins on the top of
the mountain and descends down
to Eilat. The first 15 kilometers are
a steep downhill, a run that can be
tough on the quads but can also
produce extremely fast times. Don't
forget to look up while running, to
catch the incredible views of the Red
Sea and the Eilat harbor.
For further details & prices visit
www.israman.co.il
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Sites &
attractions
Market
Culture – Best
Finds and
Unforgettable
Experiences
You are invited to discover the unique
character of Israel by exploring the
many open-air markets, known as
shuks. This is the perfect time of
year, when the change in season
brings with it weather suited to shuk-
shopping as well as an incredible
selection of seasonal products.
Old City Market –
Jerusalem
Found deep inside Jerusalem’s heart,
is the Old City Market, bursting with
history and attracting locals and
tourists alike. The system of narrow
alleyways reveals the secrets of this
ancient city. The market offers a
fascinating variety of wares.
Muslim Quarter, Old City,
Jerusalem. Opening Hours: Daily
from early morning to sunset
Old City Market - Jerusalem
Machane Yehuda Market –
Jerusalem
For travelers seeking a fascinating
look at Israeli culture or residents
hoping to strike a bargain, this
crowded, yet inviting market
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Machane Yehuda Market - Jerusalem
is a meaningful experience. Flea Market Shuk
Fresh, inexpensive produce is Hapishpushim – Yaffo
in abundance but the market’s
specialties include colorful spices, If you’re looking for bargains,
antiques and second-hand treasures,
pre-made salads and spreads and
newly baked pastries. this market is the place for you.
Literally anything and everything
Agripas St. and Yaffo St.,
Jerusalem. Opening Hours: Sun- under the sun can be found here.
Thur 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-3pm The vendor’s wares spill out into the
streets and hidden treasures await
inside the alleyway stores.
Carmel Market – Tel Aviv The market is in walking distance of
The most amazing fresh produce the famous Yaffo clock-tower.
of every imaginable kind plus more Yefet St. by the Clock Tower, Yaffo.
can be found here. Opening Hours: Sun-Thur 9am-5pm,
Check out the tiny shops in the Fri 9am-2pm
alleyways and indulge in edible
delicacies that are prepared with
love and sold with character by the
lively store owners. Treat yourselves
to a meal at the popular Carmela Ba
Nacaala or Basta restaurants.
Between Allenby and the sea shore,
Tel Aviv. Opening Hours: Sun-Thur
8am-evening, Fri 8am-3pm
Nahalat Binyamin
Pedestrian Market –
Tel Aviv
Israel’s foremost craft fair boasts an
amazing array of items, highlighting
the talents of local artists. Ranging
from wooden crafts, to decorative
goods, to jewelry, to art for the
home and so much more, this is an
excellent place to find the perfect
gift.
Nahalat Binyamin St., Tel Aviv.
Opening hours Tues and
Fri 10am-5pm
Flea Market, Shuk Hapishpushim - Yaffo
SITES & aTTRACTIONS
TEL AVIV-YAFFO & AREA
Bauhaus Center
A resource center, gallery and store
highlighting the uniqueness of Tel
Aviv as “the Bauhaus architecture
capital”. 99 Dizengoff St. Tel: (03)
5220249 www.bauhaus-center.com
Bialik House
This charming museum was the
home of Israel’s national poet, Chaim
Nachman Bialik, from
1925-34. 22 Bialik St., Tel: (03)
5254530 www.ilmuseums.com
Israel Children’s Museum
Children and parents can enjoy
a variety of unique creative
interactive experiences in a realm
of imagination and fantasy.
Mifraz Shlomo St., Peres Park,
Holon. Tel: (03) 6503010
www.childrensmuseum.org
Museum of the History of the IDF
A popular history of the Israeli armed
forces. Tel Aviv Promenade, Yehezkel
Kaufmann St. (corner of Hamered
St.) Tel: (03) 5161346 www.mod.gov.il
Old Yaffo
An ancient city with Ottoman and
Arab architecture, a thriving artists’
quarter and a flea market not-to-be-
missed.
Rokach House
The house of Shimon Rokach, one of
the founders of Neve Tzedek, is now
a charming museum.
36 Simon Rokach St., Neve Tzedek.
Tel: (03) 5162531 Groups by
appointment. www.ilmuseums.com
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Jerusalem
Bloomfield Science Museum
Fascinating, thoughtful and intelligent
interactive exhibitions for both
children and adults.
Rupin St. (02) 6544888
www.mada.org.il
Cardo -
The Jewish Quarter of the Old City.
Remains of a Roman road dating
back to the 5th century C.E, which is
now a busy shopping street.
Jewish Quarter of the Old City
Chagall Windows
These magnificent windows of the
Abbell Synagogue at the Hadassah
University Hospital in Ein Kerem
represent Marc Chagall’s unique
interpretation of the blessings Jacob
gave to his twelve and Moses gave to
the twelve tribes of Israel.
Hadassah Medical Center, Ein Kerem.
Pre-booking recommended
Tel: (02) 6776271
www.hadassah.org.il
Mini Israel
Mini Israel miniature city features
over 350 beautifully crafted
exact-replica models, of historical,
religious, archeological and modern
sites.
Latrun, Tel (08) 9130000 or 1-700-
599-599 www.minisrael.co.il
Ramparts Walk
A walk around the Old City walls
providing an elevated view of
Jerusalem.
Damascus Gate and Yaffo Gate Tel:
(02) 6277550
Tower of David Museum
Located in the medieval citadel near
the Yaffo Gate, the museum details
the major events in Jerusalem’s
history.
Yaffo Gate, Old City. Tel: (02)
6265333 www.towerofdavid.org.il
Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross)
Christendom’s most holy road, it
follows the route taken by Jesus from
the Antonia Fortress where he was
condemned to the Hill of Golgotha
where he was crucified. The Via
Dolorosa is marked by 14 stations,
the last five being within the Church
of the Holy Sepulcher. Old City.
Yad Vashem
The world’s most famous Holocaust
museum is a sobering learning
experience.
Har Hazikaron, Tel: (02) 6443400
www.yadvashem.org.il
Haifa & Northern Coast
Acre (Akko)
Significant archaeological
discoveries and numerous historical
sites can be found within the
massive walls of Acre (Akko), as
well as beautiful beaches, excellent
fish restaurants and a traditional
covered market.
Bahai Shrine and Gardens
The World Center of the Bahai Faith
is located in Israel and includes holy
places and beautiful gardens in both
Acre and Haifa.
80 Hatzionut Ave., Haifa and North
Acre Intersection, Acre. Reservations
Required. Tel: (04) 8313131
www.ganbahai.org.il
Caesarea
This ancient port city is located
mid-way between Tel Aviv and Haifa
on the Israeli Mediterranean coast.
Along with ancient ruins, including
an amphitheatre which hosts regular
music concerts, modern Caesarea,
an upscale residential development,
offers a choice of restaurants,
galleries and lush golfing fairways.

Rosh Hanikra

Visit the grottos, cableway and cliff-

top Snack-bar and restaurant at Rosh
Hanikra’s Visitors Site.
10km north of Nahariya
Tel: 073-2710100
www.rosh-hanikra.com

Galilee & Golan Heights

Capernaum

Capernaum (Kfar Nachum) served as

Jesus’ home base during his ministry
in the Galilee and was a thriving
Christian community. After the Arab
conquest around 700 CE the town
was destroyed. The town’s synagogue
and house of St. Peter have been
restored and made into a museum.

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SITES & aTTRACTIONS
Cana
The traditional site of the wedding
feast where Jesus performed his first
miracle of turning water into wine
and the hometown of the disciple
Nathaneal. The modern town of Kfar
Cana is built on this site.
Mount of the Beatitudes
The traditional site of the Sermon on
the Mount is today is tranquil garden
with a Franciscan church featuring
the eight beatitudes in stained glass
and provides a good vantage point to
view the Sea of Galilee.
Nazareth
The largest church in the
Middle East, the Church of the
Annunciation, where it was revealed
to Mary that she would conceive and
give birth to the Son of God, is to be
found in this city, the childhood home
of Jesus. Gaze in awe at the view
of the magnificent Jezreel Valley or
experience 1st century life at the
Nazareth Village.
Tel: (04) 6456042
Tabgha
On the northern shore of the Sea of
Galilee, is the traditional site of the
multiplication of loaves and fishes,
a story found in all four Gospels.
The Hermon River Reserve
A source of the Jordan River and
a beautiful thickly forested nature
reserve and archeological site.
Tel: (04) 6902577
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Tel Dan Nature Reserve An oasis located in the Judean
Tel Dan is a beautiful hiking area Desert, mentioned several times in
where the Dan River flows. the bible and famous for its caves,
Tel Dan www.parks.org.il springs, and rich diversity of flora
and fauna.
Tiberias
Named after the Roman emperor, Massada
Tiberius is one of four holy cities
in Judaism. Tiberias was once the
center of Jewish life in Israel with the
establishment of Rabbinical academies
attracting Jewish scholars and sages.
Tsfat
An important spiritual center,
particularly noted for being the place
where the Kabbalah was written. Visit
the ancient synagogues that
lie alongside the Artists’ Quarter.
www.tsfat.com
Negev & Arava
Dead Sea
This world heritage site situated on a
mountain top, is famous for the heroic
last stand of Jewish zealots besieged
by the Romans. The magnificent view
of the desert panorama and the Dead
Sea, along with various activities
of the tourist center, make for an
extraordinary experience.
The lowest body of water on earth, Underwater Observatory
this salt lake has an important biblical Marine Park - Eilat
history and is also the site of many
tourist facilities. Health and beauty
products are manufactured from salt
and minerals of the area.
Herodian
Situated in the Judean Desert with
a clear view of Jerusalem, are
the remains of an ancient heavily
fortified palace including a luxurious
bathhouse built by King Herod.
This complex was also used as a
command center during the Bar
Kochva revolt.
Ein Gedi
Enjoy the underwater observatory,
giant aquariums, underwater dive
simulator and glass submarine.
This marine park offers the richest
presentation of animal life of the Red
Sea.Tel: (08) 6364200
www.coralworld.com
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art & culture
Please note that the events listed
in this section do not cover all the
cultural activities taking place
during this period in Israel’s
major cities. We recommend that
you call the telephone numbers
listed for reservations and further
information. Events may be subject
to change. Please confirm! Enjoy
your stay.
Art
TEL AVIV-YAFFO
Art Museums
Beit Hatfutsot, Museum of the
Jewish People
This museum tells the unique and
ongoing story of the Jewish People.
The museum presents thousands of
years of a flourishing, multifaceted
culture, bringing to life the unity that
underlies the diversity of the Jewish
culture.
Tel Aviv University Campus,
Matityahu Gate (#2), Klausner St.,
Ramat Aviv.
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Tel: (03) 7457800
Opening Hours: Sun-Tues, Thurs
10am-4pm Wed 10 am-6pm, Fri
9am-1pm, Closed on Saturdays and
Jewish holidays
www.bh.org.il
Bible Museum
Hosts constantly changing exhibitions
by Israeli and foreign artists on
biblical subjects from a
secular perspective.
16 Rothschild Blvd. Tel Aviv.
Tel: (03) 5177760
Opening Hours: Sun-Tues 9.30am-
12.30pm, Wed 9.30am-12.30pm /
4pm-9pm, Thurs-Fri 9.30am-12.30pm
www.ilmuseums.com
Helena Rubinstein Pavilion for
Contemporary Art
Tel Aviv Museum of Art’s extension
space for modern and contemporary art
exhibitions
5 Tarsat St. Tel. (03) 5287196
Officially re-opened in September 2009.
www.tamuseum.com
Nachum Gutman Museum
Tucked away on a small street in
Neve Tzedek, this delightful little
The Antonio Marquez Company
museum tells the story of one of
Israel’s most famous artists.
21 Rokach Street (Neve Tzedek).
Tel: (03) 5161970
Opening Hours: Sun-Wed 10am-4pm,
Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-2pm, Sat
10am-5pm,
www.gutmanmuseum.co.il
Rubin Museum
Recently renovated, this small
museum located in the home of
Reuven Rubin tells the story of the
famous artist’s life and work.
14 Bialik St Tel. (03) 5255961
Opening Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs,
10am-3pm, Tues 10am-8pm, Sat
11am-2pm
www.rubinmuseum.org.i
Tel Aviv Museum of Art
Israel’s main art museum hosts more
than half a million visitors per year.
It features a dynamic program of
changing and permanent exhibitions,
cultural programs of classical and
jazz music, performance arts, lecture
series, special events, children’s
programs, dance, and cinema.
27 Shaul Hamelech Ave, Tel Aviv
Tel: (03) 6077020. Opening Hours:
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Mon, Wed, Sat 10am- 4pm, Tues,
Thur 10am-10pm, Fri 10am- 2pm.
Sun closed. www.tamuseum.com
New EXHIBITION
Tel Aviv Museum of Art
ARAM GERSHUNI: RECENT
PAINTINGS
Exhibition of Aram Gershuni: Recent
Paintings - Itamar Gershuni, The Tel Aviv
Museum
Loyalty to the visual experience and the
impulse to prevent it from slipping away
are the moving forces behind Aram
Gershuni’s artistic work. Keeping close
to the motif that serves as his means
– portrait, landscape, still life or any
other image – Gershuni holds on to the
primal, fragile and almost-disappearing
experience in order to try and restore
its existence as a painting. Gershuni
dares to enter, especially in portraits, into
pick of the month
Litvak Gallery
Litvak Gallery, which has generated
significant buzz for its lavish exhibition
displays at SOFA Chicago 2008 and
2009, has opened it’s 9,000-square-
foot gallery in Museum Tower, one of
Tel Aviv’s a prestigious office building.
Interviewed at his SOFA booth
last November, owner Muly Litvak
described the new gallery’s 20-foot-tall
ceilings and state-of-the-art systems
to control every aspect of the display
of artwork. The opening exhibition of
Litvak Gallery will show the works of
23 of the most important living artists
working in glass.
Litvak Gallery
Opening hours: Mon, Tue,
Thu 10am-8pm, Wed 12pm-20pm,
Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 6pm-11pm.
Museum Tower, 4 Berkowitz St.
Tel Aviv, Tel: (03)6959496
Website: www.litvak.com
powerful, emotionally charged fields. His 5287196 www.tamuseum.com
works present a rich, experience-laden (Exhibition runs until March 27, 2010)
world that unfolds before the viewer.
27 Shaul Hamelech Ave, Tel Aviv. Tel: Galleries
(03) 6077020. Opening Hours: Mon,
Wed, Sat 10am- 4pm, Tues, Thur 10am- Alon Segev
10pm, Fri 10am- 2pm. Sun closed. 6 Rothschild Blvd., Tel Aviv.
Tel: (03) 6090769, Mon-Thurs, 12pm-
www.tamuseum.com (Exhibition runs
7pm, Fri 10am-1pm,
until Jan 15, 2010)
www.alonsegevgallery.com
ONGOING EXHIBITION
Artists’ House
9 Alharizi St. Tel: (03) 5246685
Helena Rubinstein Pavilion For
Mon-Thur 10am-1pm, 5pm-7pm,
Contemporary Art Fri 10am-1pm Sat 10am-2pm
A new exhibition in honor of the pavilion’s www.ilmuseums.com
re-opening in September, 2009.
FAMILY/TREE
Chelouche Gallery
New acquisitions donated by
5 Chissin St. Tel: (03) 5289713
the Rivka Saker and Uzi Zucker
Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm, 5 pm-7pm,
Fund for Contemporary Israeli Art.
Fri 10am-1pm
The exhibition incorporates an
www.chelouchegallery.com
architecture-sculpture-performance
approach and includes a video
Dvir Gallery
documenting an installation of artist
11 Nachum St. Tel: (03) 6043003
Tami Ben-Tor entitled “Normal” 2006,
Tue-Thur 11am-6pm,
as well as three sizeable installations
Fri-Sat 10am-1pm
of three well-known artists: Nahum
www.dvirgallery.com
Tevet, “Question Five” 2000-2003;
Guy Ben-Ner, “Treehouse Kit” Engel Gallery
26 Gordon St.
2005; and Ohad Meromi, “Who Tel: (03) 5225637
Owns the World” 2008. The three
sculptural works are made of wood Gallery 39 for Contemporary Art
and all creations in the exhibition hold a 39 Nahmani St. Tel: (03) 5666631
dialogue with the history of modernism. Mon-Thurs.11am-7pm,
Thematically, the works relate to Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-1pm
family and education and all works are www.artgallery39.com
characterized by a didactic aspect.
6 Tarsat Blvd, Tel Aviv. Gebo Gallery
35 Shaul Hamelech
Opening Hours: Mon, Wed 10am- Tel: 052-2570792, 077-3300141
4pm, Tues, Thurs 10am-10pm, Fri Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 4pm-7pm,
10am-2 pm, Sat 10am-4pm Fri 11am-2pm
Sun closed. Information: (03) www.gebogallery.com
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Art & CULTURE
The Heder Gallery Herzliya challenge drawing to maintain
11 Gottlieb St. Tel: (03) 5222402, its unique characteristics, while
Mon-Thur 12am-6 pm Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art endowing video with the added value
Fri 11am-2 pm of the artist’s touch.
Sat 11am-1pm One of the most important contemporary
art museums in Israel, this politically The works include video
www.theheder.com
conscious, highly intelligent museum is documentation of the process of
Gerstein Gallery well worth the 20-minute drive from Tel drawing and they demonstrate the
99 Ben Yehuda St. Aviv to Herzliya. 4 Habanim St. wide variety of its materials and
Tel: (03) 5293826 (09) 9551011, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 stretch its conventional limits, thus
Sun-Thur 11am-7pm, am-2pm, Tues&Thurs 4pm-8pm enriching artistic creation in a fresh,
Friday 10am-2pm herzliyamuseum.co.il and often surprising, way.
www.davidgerstein.com The Israel Museum, Ticho House,
9 Harav Kook Street (near Zion
JERUSALEM Square), Jerusalem. Opening hours:
Givon Gallery
35 Gordon St. Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs 10am-5pm,
ART MUSEUMS
Tel: (03) 5225427 Tues 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-2pm
Sun 10am-1pm, The Museum for Islamic Art General Museum Information: (02)
Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm, 5pm-7pm, 6708811, www.imj.org.il (Exhibition
Fri 10am-2 pm, Sat 11am-2pm The Museum’s permanent collections
constitute one of the foremost runs until Feb 1, 2010)
www.givonartgallery.com
collections of Islamic art and Antique
Gordon Gallery Watches and Clocks. Galleries
95 Ben Yehuda St. 2 Hapalmach St. Tel: (02) 5661291
Tel: (03) 5240323 www.islamicart.co.il Eden Gallery 

Mon-Thurs 1am-7pm, 10 King David Street
Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-1pm The Israel Museum Tel. (02) 6244831, Sun-Thur 9am-
www.gordongallery.co.il The Israel Museum is the largest and 9pm, Fri 9am-2pm
most important cultural institution in www.eden-gallery.com
Hakibbutz Gallery the country. The museum includes
25 Dov Hoz St. some 500,000 archeological and Gerstein Studio/Gallery
Tel: (03) 5232533 anthropological exhibits, displays 13 Harekhvim st. Talpiyot.
Sun-Thurs 12pm-7pm of Judaica and ethnography, Israeli Tel: (02) 6781899
www.kibbutzgallery.org.il and international art. The Billy Rose Sun – Thur 10am-5pm
Sculpture Garden includes works by www.davidgerstein.com
Ilana Goor Museum
Henry Moore and Picasso. The huge
4 Mazal Dagim St, Old Jaffa
permanent collection is documented Jerusalem Artists’ House
Tel: (03) 6837676, with temporary world-class exhibits
Sun-Fri 10am-4pm, 12 Shmuel Hanagid St
each month.11 Ruppin Blvd. near the Tel. (02) 6253653,
Sat 10am-6pm Knesset, Information: (02) 6708811
www.ilanagoor.com Sun-Thur 10am-1pm,
Opening Hours: Sun, Mon, Wed, 4pm-7pm Fri 10am-1pm
Thurs 10am-5pm, Tues 10am-9pm Sat 11am-2pm,
Minshar Gallery for Art
Fri and holiday eves 10am-2pm Sat www.art.org.il
18 David Chachami St.
and holidays 10am-5pm
Tel: (03) 6887090
www.imj.org.il Museum on the Seam
Sun-Thurs 12pm-7pm
International contemporary art on the
Noga Gallery New exhibition theme of co-existence
60 Ahad Ha’am St.Tel: (03) 5660123 4 Chel Handasa St.
Mon-Thur 11am-7pm Fri-Sat The Israel Museum, Jerusalem Tel. (02) 6281278, Sun-Thurs 10am-
11am-2pm VIDEO DRAWING 7pm, Fri 10am-2pm, www.mots.org.il
www.nogagallery.com Drawing is an immediate and intimate
medium. Video, on the other hand, is The Municipal Art Gallery
Office in Tel Aviv (installation art) devoid of materiality and texture – a 17 Yaffo St. Tel. (02) 6256937 
1 Shlomo Hamelech St. mechanical reproduction intended Sun-Thur 8am-6pm
Tel: (03) 5254191, Tue-Thurs for a mass audience. These two
2pm-7pm Fri, Sat 11am-1pm contrasting forms of expression The New Gallery
www.officeintelavivgallery.com are brought together in works that The Jerusalem municipality’s

Rosenfeld Gallery
1 Shvil Hamifaal St. Tel. (03) 5229044,
Tue -Thurs 12pm-7pm, Fri 11am-2pm,
Sat 11am-1pm
www.rg.co.il

Sommer Contemporary Art

113 Rothschild Blvd.
Tel: (03) 5166400
Mon-Thur 10am- 6pm
Fri 10am-2pm Sat 11am-1pm
www.sommercontemporaryart.com

The Center for Contemporary Art

5 Kalisher St.
Tel. (03) 5106111
Mon-Thur 2 pm – 7 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am – 2 pm,
www.cca.org.il
VIDEO DRAWING, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
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collaborative contemporary art gallery
Teddy Stadium, Tel. (02) 6792968
Sun-Thu 4pm-7pm
www.thenewgallery.org.il A Taste of Yiddish
Ticho House
with
A lovely museum, garden and café,
right in the center of town. Harav Kook
Yiddishpiel Theater
Street (near Zion Square)
Museum and events: (02) 6245068
Café: (02) 6244186, Sun, Mon, Wed,
Thurs 10am-5pm, Tues 10am-10pm,
Fri 10am-2pm

Haifa
The Haifa Museum of Art
26 Shabbetai Levi St. Sassi Keshet -Open the Gate for us Who is Who
Tel: (04) 8523255 10.1 Sun. Motzkin, 19.1 Tue. Haifa 5.1 Tue. Be’er Sheva
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed 10am-4pm, 25.1 Mon. Raanana, 26.1 Tue. Rehovot 2.2 Tue. Petah Tikva
Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri/holiday eves
10am-1pm, Sat/holidays 10am-3pm
4.2 Tur. Jerusalem 8.2 Tue. Kiryat-Haim
www.hma.org.il 6.2 Sat., 7.2 Sun. Tel-Aviv
The Tikotin Museum of
Japanese Art
89 Hanassi Ave
Tel: (04) 8383554
Sun-Thu 10am-4pm, Fri/holiday eves
10am-1pm, Sat/holidays 10am-3pm
www.hma.org.il

Haifa City Museum How to Be a Jewish Mother 20 To 120

Sun-Thurs 10am-4pm,
Fri/holiday eves 10am-1pm,
in 10 Lessons 7.1 Tur., 9.1 Sat., 20.2 Sat.
Sat/holidays 10am-3pm 10.1 Sun. Tel-Aviv Tel-Aviv
www.hma.org.il 20.1 Wed. Motzkin

Dance
TEL AVIV-YAFFO

Venues

Clipa Theatre The Little People Lansky

38 Harakevet St., 18.1 Mon. Givatayim 4.1 Mon. Holon
Tel Aviv. 19.1 Tue. Nes Tziona 6.1 Wed. Tel-Aviv
Tickets: (03) 6879219
www.clipa.co.il 25.1 Mon. Ashkelon 12.1 Tue. Jerusalem
3.2 Wed. Netanya 13.1 Wed. Ashdod
Mayumana House
15 Louis Pasteur St., Yaffo. Tickets:
(03) 6811787
www.mayumana.com/momentum

Suzanne Dellal Center

5 Yeheli St, Neve Tzedek.
Tickets: (03) 5105656
www.suzannedellal.org.il
She Was Never Even The Last Love
Tel Aviv Museum of Art
27 Shaul Hamelech Ave,
Here At All 31.1 Sun., 16.2 Tue.
Tel Aviv. 26.1 Tue. Tel-Aviv Tel-Aviv
Tel: (03) 6077020
www.tamuseum.com Office and Tickets: Toll-Free Number: 1-800-444-660
The Opera House - Tel-Aviv Simultaneous translation in Hebrew and in Russian
Performing Arts Center All shows start at 8 pm. 50% off for senior citizens.
19 Shaul Hamelech St.,
Tel Aviv.
Tickets: (03) 6927777
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Art & CULTURE
Performances
TUE JAN 5 - SUN JAN 10
Wed 6
Vertigo Dance Company presents
- Manna
“Manna- Vessel of Light. What is
repaired first, vessel or light? Is it the
Sun’s desire to fulfill the absence of
the Moon’s light, or rather is it her
lack of light that gives rise to a vessel
of innovation?” (The Zohar)
Suzanne Dellal Center
[120NIS] 9pm
Thu 7, Fri 8
RUSHES by Inbal Pinto &
Avshalom Pollak Dance Company
Pinto, Pollak, Barnett - The first of
Pilobolus’s collaborating partners
projects, RUSHES is the result of
Inbal Pinto and Avshalom Pollak’s
collaboration with Pilobolus. An
isolated community of broken
dreams. Jacques Tati meets Gogol
in a breakthrough for Pilobolus’s
constantly morphing aesthetics.
Suzanne Dellal Center
[110/130 NIS] Thu 9pm, Fri 2pm &
10pm
Fri 8, Sat 9
Mayumana’s Momentum
A unique dance and percussion show
based on skill, rhythm, visual effects
and humor.
Mayumana House
[159NIS] 8th 8:30pm, 9th 9:30pm
MON JAN 11 - SUN JAN 17
Wed 13, Thu 14, Fri 15
Ohad Naharin and the Batsheva
Dance Company presents 5 Girls
Project
A dance project for 5 female dancers
from the Batsheva dance company
including a world premier for Bolero,
a new piece by Ohad Naharin.
Suzanne Dellal Center [120NIS] Wed,
Thu 7pm, Fri 10pm
Thu 14, Fri 15, Sat 16
Mayumana’s Momentum
A unique dance and percussion show
based on skill, rhythm, visual effects
and humor.
Mayumana House [159NIS], 14th
8:30pm, 15th 10pm, 16th 9:30pm
Sat 16
Tales of the Magical Forest
(for kids aged 3-7) ,
Clipa Theater 11:30am
MON JAN 18 - SUN JAN 24
Thu 21, Fri 22
Oyster by Inbal Pinto and
Avshalom Pollak’s Dance
Company
A highly praised performance,
describing daily experiences in a
fantastic, theatrical manner, full of
humor and imagination. Suzanne
Dellal Center [110/130 NIS], 21st
9pm, 22nd 2pm & 10pm

pick of the month

The Antonio Marquez Company

Born with the fire inside that Haifa Auditorium
distinguishes genius from the Sun 17 Jan, 8:30pm [229/299
merely commendable, Marquez, NIS], 138 Ha-Nassi Blvd., Haifa.
star dancer of the National Ballet Tel: (04)8418411
of Spain before he founded his www.gerber-tickets.co.il
own company in 1995, imparts Sherover Theatre - Jerusalem
rapture and gaiety to his audience. Tue 20 Jan 8:30pm [299], 20
Antonio Marquez is nonetheless Marcus St., Yemin Moshe/Talbieh,
a pure Flamenco dancer in the Jerusalem. Tel: (02)5605755 /
great traditional style, following Tickets (02)6237000
the fixed rules, but mesmerizing www.jerusalem-theatre.co.il
his audience by the sheer force of
his personality.
The Antonio Marquez Company,
one of the most important flamenco
dance groups in the world, will
arrive in Israel in January as the
guest of honor of the international
dance series at the Herzliya Center
for the Performing Arts.
The group will present a two-part
program: "Raval's Boléro" and
"Flamenco Celebration" – a dance
prepared by Marquez especially
for the Israel visit.
The group is also scheduled
to perform in Haifa and in
Jerusalem.

The Herzliya Center of

Performing Arts
Wed 13 Jan - Sat 16 Jan, 9pm
[299 NIS], 15 Jaboutinsky St.
Herzliya. Tel: 1-700-70-29-29
www.hoh-herzliya.co.il
(Hebrew site)

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 Art & CULTURE
Thu 21, Fri 22, Sat 23
Mayumana’s Momentum
A unique dance and percussion show
based on skill, rhythm, visual effects
and humor.
Mayumana House [159NIS], 21st
8:30pm, 22nd 10pm, 23rd 9:30pm

Sat 23
Kibbutz Contemporary Dance
Company’s “Peter and the Wolf”
and “Carnival of Animals”
The splendid costumes and delightful
choreography entertain the whole
family.Tel Aviv Museum of Art,
11.30am

MON JAN 25 - SUN JAN 31

Thu 28, Fri 29, Sat 30

Mayumana’s Momentum
A unique dance and percussion show
based on skill, rhythm, visual effects
and humor.
Mayumana House [159NIS], 28th
8:30pm, 29th 10pm, 30th 9:30pm

Sat 30
What’s up with Shabtai?
(for kids aged 3-7), Clipa Theater
11:30am

JERUSALEM

Venues

Beit Shmuel
Hirsch Theatre, 6 Shama St.,
Jerusalem
Tickets: (02) 6203463
www.beitshmuel.com

Rebecca Crown Auditorium

20 Marcus St.
Tickets: (02) 5605755 www.
jerusalem-theatre.co.il

The Lab OYSTER by Inbal Pinto & Avshalom Pollak. Photo by Eyal Landesman
28 Derech Hevron St.,
Jerusalem. Rebecca Crown Auditorium, 8:30pm MON JAN 25 - SUN JAN 31
Tickets: (02) 6292001 [130 NIS]
www.maabada.org.il Wed 27
MON JAN 11 - SUN JAN 17 4 Men, Alice, Bach & the Deer
Merkaz Gerard Bachar A humoristic fantasy to the sounds of
11 Bezalel St., Jerusalem. Tue 12, Wed 13 Bach. The Lab, 9pm [60-70 NIS]
Tel: (02) 6251139 Lord of The Dance
Michael Flatley, creator and director
of this award-winning international
Performances dance phenomenon, proved his
vision that hearts and minds, united
TUE JAN 5 - SUN JAN 10 through music and dance, cross all
traditional boundaries. His Lord of
Thu 7 the Dance continues to shatter box
Flamenco de Hoy office records all over the world,
The Gerard Bechar Center presents leaving audiences breathless and I S R A E L
“Flamenco de Hoy”: a contemporary clamoring for more. National Hall,
Flamenco performance with live Jerusalem.12th 9:15pm, 13th 9:30pm
music. Merkaz Gererd Bachar, [289 / 349 NIS], Tickets *3221.
8.30pm [180 NIS]
Wed 13 Your guide to the best of isr ael

Min-Hara The Nutcracker

A new creation by the Kolben Dance Preformed by the “Russian National
Group. Ballet” theatre. Merkaz Gerard
Bachar, 7pm [139/159 NIS] www.facebook.com/Helloisrael

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LIVE MUSIC
TEL AVIV-YAFFO Tickets: (03) 6812126 (02) 5611066 www.blmj.org
www.jazzshlomi.com
Church of Augusta Victoria
Venues Jerusalem.
Reading 3
3 HaTaarukha St., Tickets: (02)5356954
Concert Halls
Tel Aviv. Tickets: *8965
www.reading3.co.il Church of the Latrun Monastry
Mann Auditorium Latrun Junction. Tickets:
1 Huberman St., (02)5356954
Tel Aviv. Tickets: *8965 Tmuna Theatre
www.hatarbut.co.il 8 Shontziynu St., Tel Aviv.
Tickets: (03) 5611211 Kiryat Yearim Church
www.tmu-na.org.il Abu Gosh.
Tel Aviv Museum of Art Tickets: *8965
27 Shaul Hamelech Ave,
Tel Aviv. Zappa Club
Tickets: (03) 6077020 Ramat Hachayal, Tel Aviv. Music Clubs & Cabaret
www.tamuseum.com Tel: (03) 7674646
www.zappa-club.co.il Beit Avi Chai
The Opera House - Tel-Aviv 44 King George St, Jerusalem.
Performing Arts Center JERUSALEM AND AREA Tickets: (02) 621-5900
19 Shaul Hamelech St., www.bac.org.il
Tel Aviv. Tickets: (03) 6927777
Venues Yellow Submarine
www.israel-opera.co.il
13 Erkevim St., Industrial Area,
Concert Halls Talpiyot, Jerusalem.
Music Clubs & Cabaret
Tel: (02) 6794040
Jazz Alley Bible Lands Museum www.yellowsubmarine.org.il
8 Mazal Dagim Alley, Old Yaffo. Museum Row, 25 Granot St. Tickets:

pick of the month

Abu Gosh Musical Winter

2009-2010

The Abu Gosh "Musical Winter" two cantatas by J.S. Bach: Cantata Tel Aviv:
concert series presents 7 concerts, BWV 165 and BWV 111, and the Castel : (03)6045000 or *8965
some of which are traditional and Motet "Jesu meine Freude” Jerusalem:
some unique to this specific winter, Hadas Faran - soprano, Avital Deri Klaim : (02)6222333
such as the series of Bach Cantatas - alto, David Nortman - tenor, Yair Bimot : (02)6237000
performed by the Israeli Bach Polishuk - bass, Israeli Bach Soloists,
Soloists. The concerts will take place Conductor: Sharon Rosner Tickets are also available during
at the Kiryat Ye'arim Church with its the festival at the box office of the
amazing acoustics, overlooking the Tickets & Information: Kiryat Ye’arim Church.
picturesque village of Abu Gosh. For information call: 054-6407144
All concerts take place on Saturday Internet: www.Tkts.co.il or visit www.agfestival.co.il
at the specified date and time It
is worthwhile preparing tickets in
advance
Concert no. 4, Saturday Jan 2, 12pm
[110NIS]
“Schubert, Mendelssohn, Rossini
and Christmas Songs with Bells”
Rossini: Miserere, for men's choir
and soloists
Schubert: Kyrie in F major, for mixed
choir
Mendelssohn: Hoer mein Bitten, for
soloists and mixed choir Christmas
Songs A moving concert performed
by the Moran Singers and Soloists
The Moran Choir Eyal Bat - piano
and organ,
Conductor: Naomi Faran
Concert no. 5, Saturday Jan 30,
12pm [120NIS]
“Fountain of Joy" - A program with

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H.Stern www.del-arte.co.il
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187 Ben Yehuda St.

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Raphael's
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Fashion
BANKER
Israeli designers and imported men
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210 Dizengoff St. Tel. (03) 5290358
Banot – Loulou Liam
Israeli women’s designer
212 Dizengoff St. Tel. (03) 5291175
Block 190
Trendy international premium
brand store, 190 Dizengoff St.,
Tel. (03) 5279951
Claude Samuel
Supremely elegant eyewear
17 Dizengoff St. Tel: (03) 6208882
Claudette Zorea
Israeli women’s designer
236 Dizengoff St., Tel. (03) 542447
Couple Of
Women’s shoe designers
207 Dizengoff St., Tel.(03) 6044451
David Sasson
Men’s fashion, 170 Dizengoff St.
Tel. (03) 5298536
www.davidsassoon.co.il
Dorin Frankfurt
Israeli women’s designer
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Imuma
Unique handmade shoes by Israeli
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Salon Malka
Wide selection of swim and
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Amaro
Jewelry, 226 Dizengoff St.,
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Dori Csengeri
Hand embroidered jewelry – featured
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242 Dizengoff St. Tel. (03) 6043273
www.doricsengeri.com
Souvenirs
Bauhaus Center
99 Dizengoff St.
Excellent selection of books and
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Antiquariat – M.Pollak
Israel’s oldest and most renowned
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Fashion
Shine
Israeli women’s designer
12 HaRakevet St. Tel. (03) 5601658
Accessories
Ruby Star
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TES
Handbag designer
12 HaRakevet St.Tel. (03) 5601482
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Shopping & fASHION
Souvenirs Ada Skalski Leather Boutique
Handbags, Accessories, Clothing Original designs of fine leather
Tifa-Arts 6 Heh B’Iyar St., Tel. (03) 6956701 accessories, bags, purses and belts.
Imprinted Art – Leather 19 Aboulafia St. Tel: (03)6834505
accessories,ceramics and glass Accessories www.skalskidesign.com
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Souvenirs Sigal Dekel
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The most exclusive shopping district Green Vurcel 15 Achva St.
in Israel where you will find the Silversmiths & Jewelers (on the corner of Shabazi St.),
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Blue Bandan Accessories
Fashion Gifts, Housewares
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Fashion and accessories designed 43 Shabazi St. Tel. (03) 5168421
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Imported premium brands for women Colorful arts and crafts bazaar
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pick of the month

Fashion City - Designers Market

Jan 15 - 17
Good-bye Paris, Milan and London. this colorful carnival of cutting-edge
And who needs New York when Tel fashion!
Aviv has its own hip fashion scene, The Fashion Market is held at the
brought into full spectrum light at the exhibition grounds in north Tel Aviv
biannual Fashion Market? and cost 15 NIS for entry.
For over a decade, the three-day
event at the end of the winter and
summer seasons draws tens of
thousands of women and men –
celebrities and commoners alike –
looking to upgrade their wardrobe.
They also come to see and be seen
mingling among the different Israeli
designers – some on the way up
like Ido Recanati, and others well
established and internationally
successful such as Sigal Dekel.
If you're lucky enough to be in Tel
Aviv between the 15th and the 17th
of January you can find the city’s
most talented designers gathered
together in one place with the best
of their collections on display – and
for sale. Twice a year, for three days
each time, a giant fashion fair called
City Designers’ Market is held in Tel
Aviv. Whatever you do, don’t miss

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Sheinkin Street
Fashion
Story
Trendy international premium brand
store, 60 Sheinken St. Tel. (03) 560391
Hashmal 15
Street fashion, 34 Sheinkin St.,
Tel. (03) 6291119
Accessories
Michal Negrin
Romantic, imaginary colorful jewelry
by world-wide known Israeli designer
37 Sheinkin St. Tel. (03) 5252752
www.michalnergin.com
Tel Aviv Port
Tel Aviv’s old port (“Namal Tel Aviv”
in Hebrew), dating back to 1936, has
been renovated into a trendy complex
where you can shop and eat; at night,
go clubbing or bar hopping.
www.namal.co.il
Fashion
Bait Ba'Namal
“Empowering Women” is the basic
statement reflected in comme il faut’s
Bait Ba'Namal, a shopping center
focused on women’s needs.
Hangar 26, Tel (03)6041025
www.baitbanamal.co.il
Souvenirs & Accessories
Idit
Jewelry and Judaica designs
1 Yordei Hasira, Tel. (03) 5440067
www.iditjewelry.com
Galilee’s
Galilee’s are proud to present the
very best of the Galilee, an authentic
series of selected products created
by hand, produced from the land, and
harvested from nature.
Bait Ba’Namal, Hangar 26, Tel Aviv
Port. Sun-Thur 10am-10pm, Fri
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10am-4pm, Sat 11am-10pm
Tel: (03) 5442834, www.galilees.co.il
Gal Designs
A special collection of unique
garments and accessories made from
colorful, especially designed fabrics.
All items are handmade in limited
editions. Bait Ba’Namal, Hangar 26,
Tel Aviv Port, Sun-Thur 10am-10pm,
Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 11am-10pm
Tel: (03) 5461568
LE'ELA
This unique shop is a true palace
of Israeli design, offering various
household items, appliances, fashion
accessories and more.
Bait Ba’Namal, Hangar 26, Tel Aviv Port.
Sun-Thur 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-4pm,
Sat 11am-10pm Tel: 0544 627410
Sisters
A women-friendly sex shop.
Official importers of the Fun Factory
brand from Germany.
Bait Ba’Namal, Hangar 26, Tel Aviv
Port. Sun-Thur 10am-10pm, Fri
10am-4pm, Sat 11am-10pm
Tel: (03) 5466906, www.sisters.co.il
Ramat Gan
I.D.C Israel Diamond Center
The largest selection diamonds
and jewelry at wholesale prices.
Gemological certificate and
international guarantee for each item.
All purchases are tax-exempt with
16.5% VAT refund.
1 Jabotinsky St. Ramat-Gan. For
a free pick-up from your hotel call
Tel. (03) 5757979.
Jerusalem
Alrov Mamilla Avenue
Souvenirs
Israel Government Coins
and Medals
Palestinian Pottery
This store carries special
commemorative medals, watches,
various framed memorabilia, and
modern and ancient coins and
jewelry. Open Sunday-Thursday 9
am-6 pm, Friday 9 am-1 pm. Mamilla
Mall (near Jaffa Gate), Jerusalem.
Tel.(02) 625-9294. www.coins.co.il.
Beauty
AHAVA
Alrov Mamilla Avenue
Tel.(02) 6243929
Ein Bokek Beach
Ein Ha’tchelet Shopping Mall
Dead Sea – Israel, Tel. (08) 9952073
Massada Mountain Tel: (08) 6584319/27
AHAVA Visitor Center
Dead Sea Laboratories Plant
Tel. (02) 9945117, (02) 9945123
Fax. (02) 9945122
Yafo Street
Khalifa Shoes
The largest selection in the world of
Teva Naot. 44 Jaffa St. (corner of Rav
Kook St., Opposite the Zion Square),
Jerusalem.
Sun. – Thurs. 8:30am – 7:30pm,
Fri. 8:30am – 2:30pm.
Tel: (02) 6257027
www.khalifashoes.com
the Old City
Fashion
Claire Fashion
Charming boutique located close
to the Old City in the upscale
neiberhood of Baka, near the German
Colony. The owners, a Parisian
couple, offer imports from France,
Italy and England as well as Israeli
made garments. 54 Derech Beit
lechem St. Tel. (02)6232833
Souvenirs
Hutsot Hayotzer
Jerusalem artists display their
creations in this art center. Open
Sunday-Thursday 10 am-5 pm,
Friday 10 am-2 pm. Across the street
from Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem.
www.hutzot-hayotzer.com.
Khader M. Baidun and Sons
Covering nearly an entire block and
includes beautiful jewelry, well-
preserved Bronze Age jugs and other
antiquities. Daily 10:30 am-4 pm. 20
Via Dolorosa, Old City, Jerusalem.
Tel. (02) 6261469. www.baidun.com.
East Jerusalem shop features a
fine selection of pottery crafted
by the Balian family, whose works
have been exhibited all over the
world, including Washington D.C.’s
Smithsonian Museum. Open Monday-
Saturday 9 am-4 pm. 14 Nablus
Road, Jerusalem. Tel. (02) 6282826.
www.palestinianpottery.com.
dining out
The index of restaurants listed
below is a mere taste of the culinary
experience that Israel has to offer.
These establishments represent
our selection of eateries that are
really worth a visit. If you wish
to add to this list with a personal
recommendation, feel free to drop us
an email on: mail@helloisrael.net
Price Levels:
Inexpensive - up to NIS 70
Moderate - NIS 80 to 150
High - NIS 160 and up
TEL AVIV-YAFFO
Asian
Sakura - Japanese
A tiny gem; authentic Japanese
restaurant, favoured by Japanese
ex-pats. Sun-Sat noon-midnight, 79
King George St,
Italian
Mediterranean
Cuisine
Meat, Fish & Seafood
Live music every Friday night
106 HaYarkon St. Tel-Aviv (Free parking) Tel: (03)5246837
O p e n : 12 p m t o 12 a m , w w w . r e s t . c o . i l / b o ccacci o
L a ve ra c u c i n a i t a l i a n a
OSTERIA
da Fiorella
Si mangia come in Italia
148 Ben Yehuda St. Tel Aviv, Tel. 03-5248818
26 hello ISRAEL
Tel. (03) 6212900, Price Level:
Moderate
Sushi Samba - Japanese fusion
The Tel-Aviv branch of the
successful restaurant chain.
Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian
cuisine. Sun-Fri noon-1.00am, Sat
11am-1.00 am, 27 HaBarzel St,
Ramat HaChayal.
Reservations only,
Tel. (03) 6444345
Price Level: High
Thai House
Authentic Thai cuisine. Sun-Sat.
noon-midnight. 8 Bograshov St,
Reservations optional,
Tel. (03) 5178568,
Price Level: Moderate
Yakimono - upscale Japanese
Sun-Fri-noon-5.00pm, noon-
12.30am, Sat. noon-12.30am, 19
Rothschild Blvd, Reservations only,
Tel. (03) 5175171, Price Level: High
Bar & Restaurant
Juz & Loz
The famously Lesbian chefs make
superb dishes from whatever they
find fresh in the Carmel Market. The
menu is hand-typed in Hebrew only.
Intimate, warm atmosphere with
candlelight, flea-market furniture and
Arab pop music. Sun-Thur. 12.30 pm
– 3.30 pm, 6.30 pm -3 am, 51 Yehuda
Halevi St
Reservations not accepted – and
there’s always a queue,
Tel (03) 5606385,
Price Level: Moderate
Nanouchka
Authentic Georgian (Eastern Europe)
restaurant. After 10.30 pm it becomes a
crowded bar scene with excellent DJs.
Sun-Sat. noon – last customer
28 Lilienblum St,
Tel. (03) 5162254
Price Level: Moderate
Sheila
Trendy Sheila combines excellent
cuisine and an easy, bar-style ambience.
Sun-Thur. 7pm-midnight, Fri-Sat 1pm-
midnight, 182 Ben Yehuda St
Reservations recommended
Tel. (03) 5221224,
Price Level: Moderate
Tapeo
Tapas bar
Sun-Sat. 19.00-last customer,
Haarbaa 16, Reservations
recommended,
Tel. (03) 6240484, Price Level:
Moderate
Nana Bar
A romantic bistro with a charming
patio and a private room that
becomes a lively bar towards the
smaller hours of the night.
Sun-Sat noon-1.00am. 1 Ahad Ha’am
St, Neve Tzedek, Reservations
recommended, Tel. (03) 5161915
Price Level: Moderate
Bistro
Caffe Tazza D’oro
A charming café with good food and
the best coffee in town.
Sun-Fri 7.30am-midnight, Sat 8.30am-
midnight, 6 Ahad Ha’am St, Neve
Tzedek. No Reservations required,
Tel. (03) 5166329
Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate
Adora
Mediterranean cuisine by the young
and promising Chef Avi Biton. Mon-
Thur. noon-5pm, 7pm-midnight, Fri.
noon-4pm, 9pm-midnight, Sat. 9am-
Dining out
5pm, 7pm-midnight. 226 Ben Yehuda
St, Reservations only, Tel.
(03) 6050896, Price Level: Moderate
Brasserie M&R
Tel Aviv’s most popular brasserie is a
consistent favorite with the critics
70 Ibn Gvirol St, Dinner Reservations
recommended, Tel. (03) 6967111
Price Level: Moderate
Dallal
Well-prepared, imaginative comfort
food served in an elegantly renovated
Ottoman-era home.
Sun-Sat. noon-midnight. Kol Israel
Haverim St (corner of Shabazi St),
Neve Tzedek Reservations
recommended, Tel. (03) 5109292
Price Level: Moderate
Fish & Seafood
Beni HaDayag
(Beni the fisherman)
Middle Eastern salads (mezze) and
a variety of fish and meat, always
grilled to perfection.
Sun-Sat. 10am-1.00am. 1Yorday
HaSira St, Tel Aviv Port, Reservations
optional ,Tel (03) 5440518, Price
Level: Moderate
Carmela BaNachala
The beautifully renovated, early
twentieth-century building is
the perfect setting for the chef’s
Mediterranean cuisine. Sun-Thurs.
noon-11pm, Fri 9am-9pm, Sat
10am-10pm. 46 HaTavor St, (on the
Cuciniamo Mangiamo e Parliamo
S O LO ITA LI A N O
ERNESTO
IL RISTORANTE ITALIANO
90 Ben Yehuda St. Tel-Aviv, (Between Mapu& Gordon St.)
Tel: (03)5273394
outskirts of the Carmel Market)
Reservations recommended, Tel (03)
5161417, Price Level: High
Chloelys
Located in Ramat-Gan’s diamond
district, 5 minutes’ from Tel Aviv, this
exclusive chef’s restaurant is one of
the best fish restaurants in Israel.
Sun-Fri noon – 11.30 pm, Sat. noon
– 4 pm 16 Abba Hillel St, Ramat Gan
Reservations only, Tel. (03) 5752445
www.chlolys.rest-e.co.il,
Price Level: High
Fortuna Del Mar
With its fabulous location and array
of exciting dishes, this restaurant
offers a memorable seaside dining
experience. Open daily. 9.30 am –
11pm 14 Peri Eliezer St (Tel
Aviv’s marina, near the Carlton Hotel)
Reservations recommended.
Tel. (03) 5236730, Price Level:
Moderate
Manta Ray
One of the most popular restaurants
in Tel Aviv, this excellent seafood
restaurant is famous for its opening
mezze (Mediterranean appetizers)
Open Daily. 9am-midnight
Alma Beach (by the Etzel House
Museum parking lot), Reservations
only, Tel. (03) 5174773, Price Level:
Moderate-High
Mul Yam
The restaurant creative kitchen
offers fine plates using premium sea
products from around the world. The
first and only Israeli restaurant to be
included in Les Grandes Tables
Du Monde. Sun-Fri. 12.30 pm-3.30
pm, 7.30 pm-11pm Sat. 1.00pm-4.00
pm 7.30 pm-11 pm, Hangar 24, Tel
Aviv Port, Reservations only, Tel. (03)
5469920, Price Level: High
Turqouise
Changing menu with local and
imported fish and seafood, good wine
menu and attentive staff has made
this restaurant a favorite. Sun-Thurs.
10am-midnight, Fri-Sat. 9.30am-
midnight. 6 Rosenblum Herzl St,
Sea& Sun Complex Reservations
only Tel (03) 6996370, Price Level:
Moderate-High
French
Messa
One of the most beautiful restaurants
in Israel with an impressive white on-
white dining room and an equally
lavish all-black bar. This Levantine
chef’s kitchen evokes the flavors of
the Middle East with fancy continental
flourishes.
Sun-Sat. noon -3.30 pm, 7 pm-12 am
19 HaArba’a St, Reservations only,
Tel. (03) 6856859, Price Level: High
Yoezer Wine Bar
Located in an Ottoman-era Jaffa
building, Yoezer has one of the most
comprehensive wine menus in Israel.
French-inspired cuisine. Sun-Fri.
12.30pm-1.00am, Sat 11.00 am-1.00
pm, 2 Yoeser IshHabira, Jaffa (near
the Clock Tower). Reservations
recommended,
Tel. (03) 6839115
Price Level: High
Italian
Bellini
The Bellini restaurant is located in
the Suzanne Dellal Centre, in Neve
Tzedek.
It features a selection of antipasti
and classical Italian starters, followed
by dishes starring pasta, fish, meat
and seafood.
Open Daily from noon to midnight.
6 Yechieli st. Suzanne Dellal Centre,
Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv.
For reservations (03)5178486
Cantina
An Italian restaurant that is a
hangout for local celebs, Sun-Sat
noon-midnight. 71 Rothschild Blvd.
Reservations only,
Tel. (03) 6205051,
Price Level: Moderate-High
Ernesto
A great authentic Italian restaurant
with a charming balcony for outdoor
sitting. 90 Ben Yehuda St. Tel:
Dining out
(03)5273394,
Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate

Herbert Samuel

“
Jonathan Roshfeld’s elegant
restaurant is a critics’ favourite

Café
Sun-Sat. 12.30pm- 12.30am.
6 Koifman St, Reservations only

Tazza D'oro
Tel. (03) 5166516,
Price Level: High

Osteria da Fiorella

Neve Tzedek
The first and most authentic Italian
in town. 148 Ben Yehuda St. in
Reservation recommended.
Tel: (03)5248818
— is a —

Tel Aviv
Pronto
Top recommendation for fine
northern Italian cuisine, Sun-Sat.

”
12.30pm-1.00am. 26 Nachmani St,
Reservations recommended,

Essential
Tel (03) 5660915,
Price Level: High

Tony Vespa
Excellent “Rome Style” rectangular
shaped pizza slices sold by weight.
Sun-Sat. noon-2am. 267 Dizengoff St
(03) 5460000,
Price Level: Inexpensive

Toto Style Magazine, Winter 2008

Critics love the Mediterranean-
influenced cuisine at this airy, stylish
restaurant, Sun-Sat. noon-midnight.
4 Berkovitch St (behind the Tel Aviv
Museum of Art), Reservations only,
Tel (03) 6935151,
(03) 6935152, Price Level: High

Kosher
Bruno
Mediterranean cuisine with an open
kitchen and a great view.
Sun-Thur 12 pm-4.00.pm, 7.00.pm-
11 pm, Azrieli Center, 3rd floor
Reservations recommended,
Tel. (03) 6093030,
Price Level: High

Lilit
Meat dishes with Californian and
Mediterranean influences.
The restaurant hires and trains
at risk youth from disadvantaged
backgrounds. Sun-Thur noon
- 11pm, Fri 11am-4.00 pm, Sat-
8.00 pm-11p.m, 4 Weizmann St
(AsiaHouse)Reservations only, Tel.
(03) 6091331, Price Level: High

Shmulik Cohen
Traditional dishes that your Polish
grandmother used to make.
Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Friday till 4pm.
146 Herzl St
Tel. (03) 6810222 Restaurant & Caf'e
Price Level: Inexpensive 6 Ahad Ha'am st., Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv
Tel: 03-5166329 | office@tazza-doro.co.il
Pasha
Turkish and Kurdish cuisine
Sun-Thur. noon-midnight, Fri. 12p,-

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Dining out
5pm, Sat. 8pm-1am, 8 HaArba’a St
Tel. (03) 5617778, Price Level:
Inexpensive-Moderate
Meat
A Place for Meat
True to its name – a carnivore’s
heaven serving the finest cuts of
home-aged meat.
Mon-Sat. noon-16pm, 7pm-midnight,
64 Shabazi St, Neve Tzedek,
Reservations optional, Tel (03)
5104020, Price Level: Moderate-High
Boccaccio
Mediterranean-Italian cuisine
An intimate dining experience with
a glimpse of the sea. Sun-Sat.
noon-midnight. 106 Hayarkon St (in
front of Dan Hotel). Reservations
recommended, Tel (03) 03.5246837
Price Level: Moderate
Charcuterie
Home-made sausages and fine meat
dishes complemented by the old
market streets of beautiful Jaffa,
Mon-Sat. noon-5pm, 7pm-2am,
3 Rabbi Hanina St, Jaffa,
Reservations only, Tel (03) 6828843
Price Level: Moderate-High
Stefan Braun
Levantine-style kebabs and salads
served in a romantic, Ottoman-
style setting, Sun-Sat. noon-2am,
99 Allenby St (in the courtyard),
Reservations recommended, Tel (03)
5604725, Price Level: Moderate
Mid-Eastern
Abu Hassan
One of the most famous hummus
joints in Israel Sun-Fri. 8am - till the
hummus is finished (usually around
2pm), 1 HaDolphin St, Jaffa, Price
Level: Inexpensive
Dr. Shakshuka
Tripoli cuisine, with an emphasis on
the baked egg-and-tomato dish called
shakshuka Sun-Thur. 8am-midnight,
Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 8pm-midnight,
3 Beit Eshel, Jaffa, No reservations
required, Price Level: Inexpensive
Pini BaHatzer
Facing the beach where Jaffa and
Tel Aviv meet, this restaurant serves
Turkish and Kurdish cuisine. Enjoy
the outside terrace at sunset.Sun-Sat.
9am-11.30pm, 6 Nahum Goldman
Boardwalk, Jaffa. Reservations
recommended Tel (03) 6822111
Price Level: Moderate-High
Cafes
10 Idelson
Delicious pastries and cakes and
excellent (mostly fish& dairy) dishes,
Sun-Sat 8am-midnight, 252 Ben
Yehuda St, 117 Dizengoff St/
57 Weitzman St, Price Level:
Inexpensive-Moderate
Caffe Tazza D’oro
A charming café with good food and
the best coffee in town.
Sun-Fri. 7.30am-midnight, Sat
8.30am- midnight, 6 Ahad Ha’am
St, Neve Tzedek. No Reservations
required Tel (03) 5166329
Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate
Shine
Slick and trendy, this café by day
becomes a happening bar scene at
night. Sun-Thur. 8.30am-12.30am, Fri
8.30am-6pm, Sat 10am-12.30am,
38 Shlomo HaMelech St
Price Level: Inexpensive-Moderate
Jerusalem
Asian
Sakura
Sun-Sat. noon-midnight 31 Jaffa St,
Reservations optional
Tel. (02) 6235244
Price Level: Moderate-high
Bar & Restaurant
Adom
Wine bar with a good menu of
Mediterranean meat and fish dishes.
Sun-Fri. 12.30pm-4.30pm, 7pm-2am,
Sat. 1pm-2am, 31 Jaffa St
Reservations optional 057.9382169
Price Level: Moderate-High
Colony
In an industrial building this bistro

pick of the month

Boccaccio – Italian Mediterranean Kitchen

Serving food spiced with the love of life and
art and just a few steps from the beach,
Boccaccio’s rural family atmosphere in
combination with its luxury standards makes
for a memorable dining experience.
Sit at the wooden bar and enjoy the
marvelous sea view or feast your eyes on
the rare works of art, murals and statues that
decorate the restaurant.

Excellent service with a smile and a

superb wine selection are the perfect
accompaniment to the delicious menu of
culinary art. Start your meal with one of the
tempting starters which include antipasto
and homemade rolls or Formattini (baked
goat cheese). For your main course you can
choose from a variety of pastas with freshly-
made classic sauces or indulge in the famous
Chef’s Specialty - Lamb Ossobuco. Supreme
pleasure awaits in the form of a luxurious
Halvah and Hazelnut Meringue Parfait or a
classic Tiramisu dessert.

A meal at Boccaccio promises an exciting

harmony of food, art, serenity and indulgence.

106 Hayarkon St., cnr Frishman, Tel Aviv.

Open: Sun-Sat 12pm-12am. Tel: (03)
5246837 www.2eat.co.il/boccaccio/

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Dining out
becomes a lively bar in the smaller
hours. Sun-Sat. noon-last customer
7 Beit Lechem Rd. Tel. (02) 6729955
Price Level: Moderate-high
Bistro
Chakra
Bar-restaurant serving upscale meat
and fish dishes with an imaginative
Mediterranean twiSt Sun-Sat.
6pm-3am, 41 King George (under
Cafe Joe) Reservations optional
Tel. (02) 6252733
Price Level: Moderate-High
Fish & SeaFood
Dolphin Yam
A Jerusalem landmark for seafood.
Sun-Sat. noon-1am. 9 Ben Shatach St
Reservationsz recommended
Tel. (02) 6232272
Price Level: Moderate
French
Arcadia
One of Israel’s top gourmet
restaurants, serving French cuisine
in a beautifully renovated classic
Jerusalem stone building, Sun-Fri.
12.30pm-3pm, 7pm-10.30pm, Sat.
1pm-4pm, 10 Agrippas St (in the
alley), Reservations only (02)
6249138, Price Level: High
Italian
Cielo
North Italian cuisine in an intimate
atmosphere.Sun-Thur, Sat. 1pm-4pm,
6.30pm-11.30pm, Fri. 6.30pm-
11.30pm, 18, Ben Sira St,
Reservations only ,Tel. (02) 6251132
Price Level: Moderate-High
Paradiso
An Italian café that is a Jerusalem
establishment. Sun-Thur. noon-
midnight, Fri. 10am- midnight, Sat.
11am-midnight, 36 Keren Hayesod
St, No Reservations,
Considering a Real Estate
Purchase in Tel Aviv?
196 Ben Yehuda St. Tel Aviv
(Near the Hilton Tel Aviv)
Tel: (03) 544-25-25
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Price Level: Moderate
Kosher
Buffalo Steakhouse
A serious name for a serious game:
the enthusiastic consumptions of
thick slabs of deliciously seared
animal flesh. Buffalo is next logical
step in the fairly recent development
of a genuine kosher steakhouse
culture in Jerusalem. Sun.- Thur.
12am to Last Customer; Sat. One
hour after sundown until Last
Customer. 54 Emek Refaim st.,
German Colony, Jerusalem. Kosher/
Rabbinate. Tel (02) 5611325
Price Level: Moderate
Eucalyptus
Biblical - Israeli cuisine. Sun-Thur.
12.30pm-11pm, Sat. 7.30pm-11pm
7 Horcanus St , Reservations only
Tel. (02) 6232864
Price Level: Moderate
La Guta
French cuisine, Sun-Thur. 12.30pm-
4pm, 6pm-11pm, Fri. 12.30pm-4pm,
Sat. 7pm-midnight, 34 Beit Lechem
Way, Reservations only, Tel. (02)
6232322, Price Level: Moderate-High
Olive
Occupying part of a Templar
building midway down Emek Refaim
Street is Olive, the quintessential
Germany Colony restaurant, offering
international-styled kosher meat
menu with Mediterranean flair.
Sun- Thu, 12:00 to midnight; Sat
motzaei Shabbat to midnight. 36
Emek Refaim St., German Colony,
Jerusalem.Kosher/Rabbinate, Tel
(02)5611102 Price Level: Moderate
Olive & Fish
Located on Jabotinsky Street right
across the street from Liberty Bell
Park and affording a view of Yemin
Moshe’s famous windmill and the
Old City, Olive & Fish specializes in
various preparations of fish, beef.
Non-carnivores might have to make
do with soup and salad.
Sun. -Thur., 12am to midnight;
Saturday, one hour after sundown. 2
Jabotinsky St.,Yemin Moshe/Talbieh,
Jerusalem.
Kosher/Rabbinate, (02) 566-5020
Price Level: Moderate
Scala
Chef kitchen and upscale bar
combining true elegance and urban
lifestyle with contemporary taste.
The David Citadel Hotel, 7 King David
St., Jerusalem
Reservations (02) 6212030 www.
scala-rest.com
Meat
Piero’s Table Restaurant
In this tiny joint with one table only,
Piero has served for the past 40
years a changing menu of great
meat dishes. Sun-Thur 6pm-1am,
Sat 8pm-1am. 82 Agrippas St
Reservations only 054.6381687
Price Level: Moderate
Mid-Eastern
Abu Shukri Lebanese Restaurant
The restaurant specializes in Middle
Eastern cuisine, with a large verity
of local meat specialties, including
Palestinian-style chicken on a bed
of rice, stuffed vegetables, Hummus
and all the Arab salads you could
want (techina, tabouleh, moussaka)
and more. Sun.- Fri. 9:30am until last
customer; Sat. 9am to 9pm. 5 Ein
Kerem St., Ein Kerem.
(02) 643-9499 Price Level:
Inexpensive
Herzliya & Netanya
Asian
Kyoto
Sun-Thur. 12.30pm-4pm, 7pm-1am,
Fri-Sat. 1pm-1am, 7 Shenkar St,
Herzilya Pituach, Reservations only
Tel. (09) 9587770,
Price Level: Moderate-High
Yakiniko Tanka
Exclusive Japanese grill restaurant
offering a unique experience in
private rooms each with a center grill.
Diners cook their own cuts of
meat or fish.Sun-Fri. 7pm-midnight,
Sat.12.30pm-4pm, 7pm-midnight
9 Maskit St, Herzilya Pituach
Reservations only
Tel. (09) 9580322
Price Level: High
Zozobra
Sun-Sat. noon-midnight 7 Shenkar
St, Herzilya Pituach, Reservations
optional Tel. (09) 9577077
Price Level: Moderate
Dining out
Bistro
Rocca
Beautiful sea-front location on
Herzliya, Sun-Sat. noon-midnight
8 Ramat Yam St, Hertzilya Pituach
Reservations recommended
Tel. (09) 9515122
Price Level: Moderate-High
Sebastian
Sun-Thur. 8am-2am, Fri. 9am-3am,
Sat. 9am-2am, 33 Maskit St, Herzilya
Pituach, Reservations recommended
Tel. (09) 9513939,
Price Level: Moderate
Segev
Sun-Sat. 7pm-1am 16 Shenkar St,
Herzliya Pituach Reservations only
Tel. (09) 9580410 Kosher
Price Level: High
Fish & Seafood
Shuri-Buri
Sun-Sat. 12.30pm-12.30 am
122 Medinat HaYehudim, Herzilya
Pituach Reservations recommended
Tel. (09) 9543194, (09) 9565115
Price Level: Moderate
Yam-7
Sun-Thur. 12.30pm-2am, Fri-Sat.
1pm-2am 122 Ramat Yam St,
Herzilya Pituach, Reservations
optional, Tel. (09) 9566950
Price Level: Moderate
Kosher
Meat and Wine Co.
Kosher grilled meat complemented
by a good selection of wines. Sun-
Thur. noon-1am, Sat. 7.30pm-1am
15 Shenkar St, Herzilya Pituach
Reservations recommended
Tel. (09) 9567006,
Price Level: Moderate
Italian
Joya
Sun-Sat. noon-midnight, 9 Shenkar
St, Herzilya Pituach, Reservations
recommended,
Tel. (09) 9566299
Price Level: Moderate
Cafes
Max Brenner’s Chocolate Bar
Decadent desserts, homemade
chocolate, excellent coffee
Sun-Sat. 9am-2am, 8 Ha Menofim
St, Herzilya Pituach, No Reservations
needed, Price Level: Moderate
Haifa & North
Bistro
The Witch’s and the Milkman’s
Casserole
Perched on a high peak in the Golan,
34 hello ISRAEL
this restaurant serves excellent
meat / fish / diary casseroles. Ideal
for cold winter dinners accompanied
by a good bottle of wine.
Sun. 10am-11pm, Mon-Thur. noon-
midnight, Sat. 10am-midnight
Moshav Nimrod
Ramat Hagolan,
Reservations highly recommended
Tel (04) 6870049,
Price Level: Moderate-High
Mid-Eastern
Sela HaNotrim
Gourmet food with private dining at a
charming Arab family. Minimum of 4
guests.Moshav Rama in the northern
Galil Reservations Reservations only
Tel (04) 9986483, 050.5434454
Price Level: Moderate-High
El Rida
Good Levantine cuisine restaurant
located in a beautifully renovated
old house.Sun-7pm-1am, Mon-
Sat.1pm-1am 23 El Bishra St (across
from the clock tower), Nazareth
Reservations optional,
Tel (04) 6084404, Price Level:
Moderate
Fish & Seafood
Uri Buri
One of the most famous restaurants
in Israel, Uri Buri serves imaginative
fish dishes inspired by local produce.
Sun-Sat. noon-11pm, HaHagana St
(Lighthouse Courtyard) Akko (Old
City) Reservations optional, Tel. (04)
9552212, Price Level: Moderate-High
Kosher
Roberg
Mediterranean cuisine with
international influences. The
restaurant has a marvelous view of
the Kinneret and the Golan
Heights. Sun-Thur 12.30pm-10pm,
Fri. 12.30pm-7pm Moshav LeBanim
(neat the northern-west side of the
Kinneret) Reservations
recommended, Tel. (04) 6715656
Price Level: Moderate
Meat
Muskat
Gourmet dishes made from the
freshest products (the restaurant
is supervising its own cattle farm
and organic garden). A romantic
décor with a superb view. Mon-Fri.
6.30pm-10pm, Sat. 1pm-midnight
Mitzpe Haymim Spa Hotel, Rosh Pina
Reservations recommended,
Tel. (04) 6994523, Price Level: High
Limousine
One of the best steak houses in
Israel. Mon-Sat. noon-1am
Industrial area (look for the
signs), Ramat Yishay, Reservations
recommended,
Tel. (04) 9533173
Price Level: Moderate-High
Tzel HaTamar (Palm Tree’s shadow)
Tranquil location offering primarily
meat and fish.Sun-Sat. noon-midnight
At the entrance to Kibbutz Ashdot
Ya’acov, just outside Tiberias
Reservations recommended
Tel. (04) 6756688,
Price Level: Moderate-High
HaTachana (The Station)
One of the best steak restaurants in
Israel. People make special trips up
north just to eat here.
Sun-Sat. noon-midnight, 10
HaRishonim, Metulla, Reservations
recommended,
Tel (04) 6944810
Price Level: Moderate-High
Eilat & South
Bistro
Josephine
The best French cuisine in town.
Mon-Sat. 6pm-midnight, 3 Eilat St,
Reservations recommended
Tel (08) 6323787,
Price Level: Moderate-High
Asian
Yakimono (kosher)
A kosher Japanese restaurant
located on the 12th floor of the Hilton
Sheba Hotel,Sun-Thur 4pm-midnight,
Sat 7.30pm-midnight, 8 Antib St
(Hilton Sheba Hotel), Reservations
recommended,
Tel. (08) 6306793,
Price Level: Moderate-High
Fish & Seafood
Edi’s Hiding Place
Sun-Sat 6pm-midnight, 8 Eilat St
Reservations optional,
Tel (08) 6371137,
Price Level: Moderate
Kosher
Lawrence
The best gourmet kosher cuisine in
Eilat.Sun-Thur, Sat. 7pm-11pm
North Promenade, Herods Vitals
Hotel Reservations recommended
Tel (08) 6380115,
(08) 6380000
Price Level: Moderate-High
Meat
Pedro
Mon-Sat. 6pm-11pm 14 Ye-Elim Blvd
(the old city center), Reservations
recommended,
Tel (08) 6379504
Price Level: Moderate-High
night life
Things to know before you go… Hachalonot HaGvohim Nanouchka – Georgian food
Hours: Bars start at about 21:00; (High Windows) 28 Lilienblum St, Tel. (03) 5162254
Clubs open at midnight and stay Stylish 3-floor mega bar
open until dawn 113 Ha’Hashmonaim St Levontin 7 – ultra-hip bar &
Dress Code: Casual and trendy For reservation performance space
Reservation: Advance reservations Tel. 077-4000600 7 Levontin St. Tel. (03) 5655084
for bars and clubs are not customary www.myspace.com/levontine7
Irish Pubs
Saloona
Tel Aviv-Yaffo Mike’s Place 17 Tirza St (Noga Quarter)
Herbert Samuel 86 Jaffa Tel. (03) 5181719
Clubs Tel. 054-9292552,
054-9292551 Lounge
Cat and Dog
23 Carlebach St Molly Bloom’s 223
2 Mendele St (corner of Hayarkon) Trendy bar owned by six star
Zizi-Tripo bartenders that have managed some
World’s best DJs in the trendiest Leo Bloom’s of the city’s top places
dance club in Tel Aviv, Ages 25- Ziv Towers, 24 Raoul Wallenberg St offering specialty cocktails
35,Every Thursday from 10pm. Tel. (03) 6482126 223 Dizengoff St
7 Carlebach St Tel. (03) 5611597 Tel. (03) 5446537
Local Bars
HaOman 17 Abraxas
Mega dance club that hosts famous Peacock Crowded lounge-bar with live
international DJs, 88 Abarbanel St 14 Marmorek St. T performances and star DJs and a
Tel. 03-6813636 el. (03) 6868259 pool table on the second floor
Lilinblum 40
Maxim
Pinxos - tapas bar Tel. (03) 5104435
The place to go on Friday nights
57 Nahalat Binyamin St
(after 11 pm) 48 King George St
Tel. (03) 566505 Apartment 98
Dance Bars A hip bar designed like a
Cerveza residential apartment
Blackbook 174 Dizengoff St. Dizengoff 98
37 Menahem Begin Rd. Tel. (03) 5293277 Tel. (03) 5228697

pick of the month

Special Evenings at Mirror Bar

With its chic décor and shimmering
ambience, the Mirror Bar is an
elegant yet casual haven in which
to enjoy classic drinks, exclusive
cocktails and gourmet bar food.
Featuring sophisticated and diverse
music which incorporates custom
designed playlists by the resident in-
house DJ, the Mirror Bar caters to its
hotel guests and visitors alike. Cigar
lovers can enjoy the separate and
intimate Cigar Lounge which stocks
the leading brands from around the
world. Ideal for early cocktails or a
late night get-together, the Mirror Bar
at the Mamilla Hotel is a focal point of
vibrant energy in Jerusalem.
Special Themed Evenings:
Sunday – Israeli Night
Monday – Jazz & Wine
Tuesday-Thursday – Resident DJ
Opening Hours: Sun-Thu & Sat from
7pm till late.
Mamilla Hotel, 11 King Solomon
St., Jerusalem. Reservations: (02)
5482230
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Old train station, exclusive cocktails.
Chamara Tel. (02) 6292000 Mamilla Hotel, 11 King Solomon St.,
An upscale bar located in Raphael KOSHER Jerusalem, Tel: (02) 5482230
(5-star restaurant) Sun-Thur from 7pm till late, Sat from
Hayarkon 87, Tel. (03) 5226464 Birman one hour after Shabbat finishes.
Live performances are held every
Marina Roof Bar & Pool evening. Great Middle Eastern
167 Hayarkon St. Tel for reservation: kitchen 8 Dorot Rishonim St Eilat
Tel. 052-7335555 Tel. (02) 6236115
Messa Bar Ice Space
Exclusive, stylish & intimate, Shlomtzi -7°C ice bar, sculptures and slide.
extension of Messa (5-star Trendy venue with two massive bars Scheduled events for groups, tours,
restaurant) 19 Ha’arba’a St 8 Shlomzion Hamalka St and parties, Yam Suf Tower Spiral
Tel. (03) 6856859 Tel. (02) 6254999 House,
KOSHER Tel (08) 6332225
Sublet Sun – Sat 10 pm – 2 am
6 Koifman St. (Second floor, above Clubs
Herbert's Samuels restaurant) Clubs
Reservation recommended: Ultrasound
Tel. 052-3058686 The biggest club around with leading Blanco
DJs, Kibbutz Yagur King Salomon Hotel,
Whisky a Go-Go Luna King Salomon’s Promenade,
Tel Aviv Port 5 Hamam El Pasha St Tel. (08) 6364444
Tel. (03) 5440633 Haifa
HaTa’asiya 54
Wine Bars Local Bars 4 HaMasger St (industrial zone)
Jajo Vino Barbarosa
Small, chic and stylish Irish Pubs
8 Pika St, Ahuza
44 Shabazi St Tel. (04) 8721988 Paddy’s
Tel. (03) 5100620 , 18:30 - Last Customer Tourist center on the northern
(03) 5164557 Frangelico promenade, 8 Beit HaGesher St
132 Moria Rd Tel (08) 6376237, 057-8834066
Wine Bar Tel. (02) 8248839 Sun-Sat midnight-4am
An intimate wine bar with
excellent food Maidler’s Pub 3 Monkeys
15 Montefiore St 126 Moria Rd. The best place to meet fellow visitors
Tel. (03) 5102923 Tel (02) 8248754 from abroad Royal Beach Hotel
Tel (08) 6368888
70 Pilim Morrison Sun-Sat: 21:00- last customer
Wine/liquor shop with a charming Yefe Nof , Carmel Center
bar below Tel. (04) 8383828 Lounge Bars
70 Bograshov St. Tel (03) 6291777
Stella Park Avenue
60 Moria Rd. Ofira’s Park, 20 Tarshish St
Jerusalem Tel. (02) 8112000 Tel (08) 6333303, (08) 6338343
Sun-Sat: 6 pm – 4 am
Dance Bars Lounge Bars
Metta Bar
17 Beit HaBira Tourist center on the northern
17 Haoman St. Tel. (02) 6781658 16 Hanasi St, Carmel Center promenade, 8 Beit HaGesher St
Tel. 050-8229750 Tel: 050-7955819,
Irish Pubs 057-5503636
Glasgow Mirror Bar
Chic decor and shimmering Red Bar
Hot new place offering an intimate Tourist center on the northern
atmosphere ambience, an elegant yet casual
haven to enjoy classic drinks and promenade, 8 Beit HaGesher St
11 Shlomzion Hamalka St Tel :052-5779910
Tel. 054-2512712
KOSHER

Local Bars

Yehoshua
18 Ben Sira St. Tel. (02) 6246076

Lounge Bars
Izen
7 Beit Lechem Rd., Old train station
compound, Tel. (02) 6733215

The Lab
Hip performance / exhibition space
for live music & art, 28 Hebron Rd.,
The Mirror Bar - Jerusalem
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receive up to 15% discount and
a special gift and 16.5% V.A.T
refund off any purchase.
Valid until 31.12.2009
10% Discount
Shmulik Cohen
restaurant
Best Jewish Kosher cuisine.
Bring this coupon and receive
10% discount on your meal.
Reservation required!
146 Hertzel St.
Telephone 03-6810222.
Valid until 31.12.2009
12% Discount
Boccaccio – Italian
restaurant
106 Hayarkon St.
Telephone 03-5246837.
Bring this coupon and receive a
12% discount on your Italian meal.
Reservation required! Warm and
cozy atmosphere.
Valid until 31.12.2009
10% discount
Sisters
Women friendly sex shop.
Official importers of Fun
Factory products.
Bait Ba'Namal – Hangar 26,
Tel Aviv Port
Sun-Thur 10am-10pm, Fri
10am–4.00pm, Sat 11am–10pm
Tel: (03) 5466906
Valid until 31.12.2009
Free Delivery
Flam Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Reserve 2006
783 NIS per case of six.
Free delivery to your hotel.
www.flamwinery.com
Tel: (02)9929923
Valid until 31.12.2009
Free Delivery
Skalski Leather
Boutique
Free Delivery To Your Hotel
19 Aboulafya St., Tel Aviv.
Tel: (03)6834505
Valid until 31.12.2009
Free gift
"MAZAL TOV"
Jewelers and gifts
159 Dizengoff St.
Backyard, Tel Aviv
Telephone (03) 5243419
Bring this coupon to "Mazal Tov"
gift shop and receive
A FREE gift on any purchase.
Valid until 31.12.2009
60% DISCOUNT
& A FREE TOWEL
Salon Malka – Gottex
ladies swimwear
Valid with every purchase
From the 2009 collection.
16.5% TAX Refund for tourists.
160 Dizengoff St. Tel Aviv,
Sun.-Thu. 9:00-13:00, 16:00-19:00
Fri. 9:00-16:00
Tel: (03) 5228558
Valid until 31.12.2009