With so many good films coming out soon, we think this post is needed. Here is a list of cinemas in Tel Aviv where you can just relax, unwind and escape reality for a few hours. We will split the list into three tiers: the high-level Cinematheque, the somewhat small inner-city cinemas, and the out-of-town […]
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Just like Israeli cinema, which produces great, high-quality films, in recent years Israelis enjoy more and more local television productions of excellent quality. In this article, we have compiled a list of the best Israeli tv shows (old and new) that are a must-see, if you are a TV enthusiast, there is a reasonable chance
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One question we have recently received by mail was “where do IDF soldiers live?” I don’t know if this person is planning to make Aliya and join the IDF (as a lone soldier) or this was just a general curiosity type of question, but in any case, we are always here to help. The short
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From downtown Haifa through the Carmel Center and all the way to the Ahuza neighborhood, these are the neighborhoods in Haifa that you really must know. Wondering what it is like living in Haifa? keep on reading. It has wild beaches, great pubs, an inspiring cultural scene, and special charm: Haifa is a mix of
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The diamond industry is important in Israel and one of the most important industries in the world for diamond production. As of 2016, diamonds accounted for approximately 23.2% of Israel’s export threshold and diamonds are the most exported product in the State of Israel, accounting for approximately 12% of production worldwide. But there are no
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A gas mask (known in Israel as NBC masks) is a respiratory protective device against the toxic gas present in the air, as a result of the activation of chemical or biological toxins or as a result of a malfunction that caused the release of toxic substances in civilian activity. Today we will discuss what
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Traditionally, Jews need to pray in the direction of Jerusalem. But why it that, and how do Jews know which direction is Jerusalem when praying? The general answer is maps or a general sense of geographic orientation. Generally, if you know where you are in the world and have some knowledge of the globe, you
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It is a simple question with a lot of sensitivity and passion: what is the capital of Israel, or in other words, is Tel Aviv the capital of Israel? The short answer is no: Tel Aviv is not the capital of Israel. Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. The long answer is a bit more
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Ask yourself what was Tel Aviv called before Israel? Here is the short answer: When it was founded, way before the state of Israel, Tel Aviv was called “Achuzat Bait” meaning “Estate Home” in Hebrew. The city was founded by Jews on 11 April 1909. It was renamed to “Tel-Aviv” (meaning “Spring Hill”) in 1910.
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