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Madonna in Israel: May 29, 2012

February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Combine your tour of Israel and the Holy Land with seats at the Queen of Pop’s concert in Ramat Gan Stadium on May 29, 2012.

The legendary Madonna is arriving two weeks before the scheduled concert with a 300-person entourage in order to prepare for the concert  and visit her favorite places in Israel. The concert will kick off her 2012 world tour. According to impressario Shuki Weiss, the stage setting will be 6-floors high so that the show can be viewed from any seat in the huge stadium. As well, a satellite stage will allow fans to get up close to the mega star.

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Pek’iin, Galilee. Go Israel!

June 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Druze Leaders, Pek'iin, Galilee, Israel

Druze Leaders, Pek'iin, Galilee, Israel

Go to Israel and visit the Druze village of Pek’iin in Israel’s Galilee region. The ancient synagogue dating back to the time of the Talmud is still in use in modern times.

The Galilee area where Pek’iin is located is populated with ancient olive trees. Local industries use olives, the precious oil and gnarled wood to create very special items. Products made from the locally grown ancient olive trees include superb soaps, particularly the handmade olive oil soaps by Savta Gamila which are sold in Harrod’s, in Europe and around the world.

Finjan Coffee Pot, Pek'iin, Israel

Finjan Coffee Pot, Pek'iin, Israel

The Druze population in Israel are loyal citizens, and serve in the Israel Defense Forces. Druze families have a long history in Pek’iin. The owner of this Druze home proudly displays his photo with Shimon Peres, President of Israel, taken when the president visited the Druze village.

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Druze Home, Pek'iin, Galilee, Israel

Druze Home, Pek'iin, Galilee, Israel

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Opera in Israel: Verdi’s Jerusalem Under the Stars

June 5, 2011 By 1 Comment

Experience Israel: An evening at the opera

The opera “Jerusalem” by Verdi (written in 1847) will be performed for the first time in Israel on June 6, 2011, at the Sultan’s Pool in a special semi staged production accompanied by an exceptional display of lighting designed by Eyal Tavori.
The story of the opera Jerusalem takes place during the Crusades to the Holy Land. It opens in France, then takes place in the city of Ramle (part of the Holy Land) and finally reaches Jerusalem where the Crusaders wait before their battle to capture the holy city of Jerusalem.

Nothing can be more symbolic than to perform this opera in Jerusalem itself. David Stern, the music director of the Israeli Opera, will lead the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, IBA, the Israeli Opera Chorus and international soloists including Scott Piper and Roberto Serville and leading Israeli soprano Ira Bertman in this performance. The production will be directed by Moshe Kepten, the artistic director of the Israeli Festival, and designed by Bambi Friedman.

If you prefer to watch your opera at the Dead Sea, Verdi’s “Aida” is being performed at the foot of Masada on June 5, 2011.

Visiting  Israel can include an evening at the opera. Even if Hebrew is not your language, you can still plan your Israel travel with cultural events at one of Israel’s concert halls or outdoor arenas.

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Jerusalem Day by Day: Plan Israel Travel

November 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Frommer's Jerusalem Day by Day. by Buzzy Gordon

Plan Israel Travel

When travel writer Buzzy Gordon interviewed me about the services Drive-Israel.com provides to tourists visiting the Holy Land and Israel, I never expected the huge blurb in his new book, Frommer’s Jerusalem Day by Day.

And yet, surprise, on page 160, Drive-Israel.com appears prominently. Buzzy recommends our travel planning services for custom trips, complete with mapped routes, and reservation services.

How cool is that!

During the interview, we discussed how all accommodations can “look good” on the internet, which is why at Drive-Israel.com we make every effort to inspect our recommended lodgings. That got a thumbs up.

If you are considering a trip to my part of the world, the new Frommer pocket-size guide to the holy city of Jerusalem is a wise investment. Lots of info on must-see sights, new trends, and advise on traveling wisely.

Thank you, Buzzy!

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American Roots Music in Jerusalem

November 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Bill Kirchen Band appearing at Yellow Submarine in Jerusalem, Israel, plays American roots music. He received a Grammy nomination for Best Country Instrumental Performance 2001. A Titan of the Telecaster guitar (Guitar Player magazine May 1998 & June 2002), he celebrates an American musical tradition where country music draws upon its origins in blues and bluegrass, and in the Western swing of Texas and California honky tonks.

When: Thursday, Nov 18
Time: 10 PM
Where: Yellow Submarine Club
Address: 13 Erkevim St., Talpiyot, Jerusalem
Tel: 02.679.4040

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Flash Mob, Tel Aviv, Israel

July 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Flash Mob dance at a shopping mall in Tel Aviv.

Music and dance are BIG in Israel.

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Outdoor Cafe at Ein Haroud Art Museum, Israel

June 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Outdoor cafe, Ein Haroud Art Museum

An art museum in a most unusual place! Located in the Jezreel Valley, the Ein Haroud Art Museum, located on Kibbutz  Ein Haroud, predates the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. The architect, Samuel Bickels, a kibbutz member, designed the museum to use the area’s abundance of natural light to the fullest. Windows are positioned high up on the walls, allowing maximum space for hanging exhibits while simultaneously providing a luminous natural light to flow into the galleries.

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Promised Land Grapes, Galilee, Israel

June 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Promised Land Grapes

Up close I did not see the whole picture. Only after stepping away, did it become obvious: a cluster of grapes from the Holy Land as brought back by the spies. How ingenious. Made of local materials, this stunning sculpture awaits your closer inspection at the Tefen Open Air Museum in the Western Galilee. Don’t miss it!

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Go Israel! Sculpture Park, Galilee, Israel

June 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Sculpture, Park Tefen, Galilee, Israel

Sculpture, Park Tefen, Galilee, Israel

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Located in the Western Galilee, Tefen Industrial Park is the headquarters for many companies in the area. Visitors are invited to the park to view the changing art exhibitions in the Tefen Open Air Museum. Surrounded by greenery and luxurious lawns, the sculptures are the works of Israeli artists from all over Israel.

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Grapes from the Promised Land, Park Tefen, Galilee, Israel

Grapes from the Promised Land, Park Tefen, Galilee, Israel

 

 

 

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Chamber Music Festival, Eilat, Israel

January 6, 2010 By 1 Comment

Both James Bond and Simon Templar will be in Eilat for the Fifth Chamber Music Festival!

Special guests Sir Roger Moore,  Ambassador to UNICEF, Italian actor Moni Ovadia, author Amos Oz, recipient of the Israel Prize,  Krzysztof Penderecki, composer, recipient of UNESCO, Wolf and Grammy Award, and composer Fabio Vacchi will be in Israel’s southernmost city, Eilat, for the 5th Chamber Music Festival.

Join us in Eilat for 10 days of superb chamber music under the batons of Aleksey Igudesman (Austria), Salvatore Accardo (Italy), Andres Mustonen (Estonia), Julian Rachlin (Austria),  and George Pehlivanian (USA) from February 18-27, 2010.

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Chamber Music Festival - Eilat, Israel

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