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Neve Ilan Hotel: Romantic Spring Weekend Getaways

Talma Gotteiner

Feb 11, 20233 min read

Neve Ilan Hotel: Romantic Spring Weekend Getaways

Hi there, At the height of winter, the Neve Ilan Hotel, from the C-Hotels hotel chain, is already preparing for spring. During the months...

Jerusalem: Launching the Self-Guided "Someone to Run With" Tour

Talma Gotteiner

Sep 8, 20204 min read

Jerusalem: Launching the Self-Guided "Someone to Run With" Tour

Hi there, The Jerusalem Municipality has turned the book "Someone to Run With"", a book by David Grossman, winner of the Israel Prize for...

Neot Kdumim: The Lantern Tour of the Biblical Landscape

Talma Gotteiner

Aug 23, 20202 min read

Neot Kdumim: The Lantern Tour of the Biblical Landscape

Hi there, Neot Kdumim is a unique Biblical Nature Reserve that is designed to present the landscape and lifestyle in Israel in biblical...

Jerusalem Botanical Gardens: A Preview of “The Land of Fairytales”

Talma Gotteiner

Aug 3, 20203 min read

Jerusalem Botanical Gardens: A Preview of “The Land of Fairytales”

Hi there, Every year the Botanical Gardens hold a major summer event that turns the Botanical Gardens into a fascinating themed adventure...

Harvey's Smokehouse: Wisps of Summer Menu Delights

Talma Gotteiner

Jun 22, 20203 min read

Harvey's Smokehouse: Wisps of Summer Menu Delights

Hi there, Chef Haim (Harvey) Sandler finally managed to smoke us out of the house with his tantalizing new summer menu. For those who...

The Classical Wandering Stars Festival: The International CLASSIC WINDS Competition & Five Concerts

Talma Gotteiner

Jan 7, 20208 min read

The Classical Wandering Stars Festival: The International CLASSIC WINDS Competition & Five Concerts

Hi there! A few months ago, the European Foundation for Support of Culture (EUFSC) organized an international piano competition in which...

Jerusalem: A Preview Trip for Hannukah 2019

Talma Gotteiner

Dec 5, 20195 min read

Jerusalem: A Preview Trip for Hannukah 2019

Hi there! I was invited to visit some of the sites in Jerusalem that are planning holiday activities for tourists and visitors.

Zimbalista and Gronich with the Jerusalem Symphony

Talma Gotteiner

Nov 20, 20192 min read

Zimbalista and Gronich with the Jerusalem Symphony

The conductor and percussionist Chen Zimbalista is hosting composer and musician Shlomo Gronich together with the Jerusalem Symphony...

Jerusalem: The 7th Biennale for Drawing in Israel

Talma Gotteiner

Nov 17, 20193 min read

Jerusalem: The 7th Biennale for Drawing in Israel

Traces VII is held under the auspices of and produced by the Jerusalem Artists' House in which together with several other venues in the cit

Jerusalem: The International Jewish Festival for Contemporary Art

Talma Gotteiner

Nov 12, 20194 min read

Jerusalem: The International Jewish Festival for Contemporary Art

Hi there! This year's 4th International Jewish festival for Contemporary Art, initiated and produced by Theatre Company Jerusalem (TCJ),

Jerusalem: The “All About Spain” Festival in Mishkenot Sha’ananim

Talma Gotteiner

Nov 7, 20195 min read

Jerusalem: The “All About Spain” Festival in Mishkenot Sha’ananim

Hi there! Mishkenot Sha’ananim Cultural Center will hold the “All About Spain” Festival, a three day celebration of Spain's contemporary

Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem: Room Dances Festival 2019

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 22, 20192 min read

Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem: Room Dances Festival 2019

Hi there! The Room Dances Festival, the only chamber dance festival in Israel is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year in two weekends

Manofim 2019: Jerusalem’s Contemporary Art Festival

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 15, 201913 min read

Manofim 2019: Jerusalem’s Contemporary Art Festival

Hi there, Every fall, Manofim – Jerusalem Contemporary Art Festival launches Jerusalem’s exhibition season.

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 6, 20199 min read

Abu Gosh Festival: Sukkot 2019

Hi there, I am happy to share with you the program of the upcoming Abu Gosh Festival for vocal music.

The Tel-Aviv International Piano Competition: One of 14 Ways to Malta

Talma Gotteiner

Aug 27, 20195 min read

The Tel-Aviv International Piano Competition: One of 14 Ways to Malta

Hi there, Forty eight competitors from all over the world will come to Tel Aviv to take part in the Tel-Aviv International Piano Competition

Talma Gotteiner

Aug 8, 20195 min read

Jerusalem: The 28th Puppet Festival

Hi there, The 28th Jerusalem Puppet Festival is launching this year with a selection of shows and performances from Israel and abroad. Four

The Jerusalem Ballet Company Presents "Memento"

Talma Gotteiner

Jul 28, 20196 min read

The Jerusalem Ballet Company Presents "Memento"

Hi there, The Jerusalem Ballet Company has prepared a unique ballet show commemorating the holocaust through a recreation of the last dance

Jerusalem Botanical Gardens: Hosting Playmobil's "Journey Around the World"

Talma Gotteiner

Jul 18, 20194 min read

Jerusalem Botanical Gardens: Hosting Playmobil's "Journey Around the World"

Hi there, The summer vacation has started and the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens have erected an enormous children's exhibition called &quo

Gezer Regional County: Launching the First Half Marathon Beaujolais in Israel

Talma Gotteiner

Jul 8, 20196 min read

Gezer Regional County: Launching the First Half Marathon Beaujolais in Israel

Hi there, The launch event took place in the presence of about 200 distinguished guests including: French Ambassador to Israel Ms. Hélène Le

Abu Gosh 55th Vocal Music Festival: Shavuot 2019

Talma Gotteiner

Apr 19, 201910 min read

Abu Gosh 55th Vocal Music Festival: Shavuot 2019

Hi there, I am happy to share with you some information on the 55th Abu Gosh Festival for vocal music. The festival takes place twice a year

Jerusalem: The International Writers Festival 2019

Talma Gotteiner

Apr 9, 20198 min read

Jerusalem: The International Writers Festival 2019

Hi there, I am happy to share with you some information regarding the annual International Writers Festival that will take place in Jerusale

Jerusalem: The Jewish Quarter's Makeover

Talma Gotteiner

Mar 30, 20197 min read

Jerusalem: The Jewish Quarter's Makeover

Hi there! Over the years, archaeological excavations in the Old City and its environs have become an inspiring national enterprise and have

'Matte Yehuda Food Festival' Preview: Whiffs of Food and Flowers

Talma Gotteiner

Feb 19, 20195 min read

'Matte Yehuda Food Festival' Preview: Whiffs of Food and Flowers

Hi there! This year our preview tour of Matte Yehuda festival (the region lying between Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem) took us to some of the prett

The Maaleh School of Film and Television: Graduation 2019

Talma Gotteiner

Feb 4, 20195 min read

The Maaleh School of Film and Television: Graduation 2019

Every year, Maaleh produces short feature and documentary films that represent Israel in international festivals... I am happy to share wit

Jerusalem Artists' House Exhibition: Carry that Weight

Talma Gotteiner

Dec 25, 20182 min read

Jerusalem Artists' House Exhibition: Carry that Weight

Hi there! I'm happy to share with you a new art exhibition in Jerusalem with free entrance.

ArtBNB: A Hospitable Festival in Jerusalem

Talma Gotteiner

Dec 10, 20183 min read

ArtBNB: A Hospitable Festival in Jerusalem

Hi there! I'm happy to share with you some information about a festival that will take place in Jerusalem between 12-20 Dec 2018.

Jerusalem: The International Walls Festival 2018

Talma Gotteiner

Nov 8, 20185 min read

Jerusalem: The International Walls Festival 2018

Hi there! I am happy to share with you some information on an outdoors art exhibition in the beautiful Talpiot neighborhood of Jerualem. Get

A Preview on LA CADUTA DELL' ANGELI (The Fall of the Angels )

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 27, 20182 min read

A Preview on LA CADUTA DELL' ANGELI (The Fall of the Angels )

Hi there! I am happy to share with you details about an Israeli Premiere of a Neapolitan Oratorio by Francesco Rossi that will be taking pla

Jerusalem: A Preview on the 'Manofim' Contemporary Art Festival

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 16, 20189 min read

Jerusalem: A Preview on the 'Manofim' Contemporary Art Festival

Manofim Festival, which launches the exhibition season in Jerusalem, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with dozens of fascinating art even

HaMasrek Reserve: A Nature Trip Near Jerusalem

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 4, 20182 min read

HaMasrek Reserve: A Nature Trip Near Jerusalem

Hi there! I am happy to share another trip that I took during Sukkot, this time a much shorter excursion and closer to home.

Abu Gosh: A Preview on the Vocal Music Festival 2018

Talma Gotteiner

Sep 24, 20189 min read

Abu Gosh: A Preview on the Vocal Music Festival 2018

Hi there, I'd like to share with you information about another major music festival in Israel that takes place twice a year during the t

Talma Gotteiner

Aug 16, 20185 min read

Jerusalem: AC & Icy Attractions

Hi there! I was invited by Marom PR to write about a few summer attractions in Jerusalem that are suitable for families. And so, I took my

Talma Gotteiner

Jul 9, 20185 min read

Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter: On the Map

Hi there! I was invited to a launch of a new map of the old city’s Jewish Quarter that is intended to raise the awareness of both tourists

Jerusalem’s Tower of David Museum: 3D Tributes

Talma Gotteiner

Jul 5, 20184 min read

Jerusalem’s Tower of David Museum: 3D Tributes

I was delighted to be invited back to the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem to write about some new exhibits. In my previous post, I gave s

Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem: ‘Out of the Blue’ New Exhibition

Talma Gotteiner

Jun 4, 20187 min read

Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem: ‘Out of the Blue’ New Exhibition

What is the connection between a rare blue stone from Afghanistan and Israel's national flag? What does it have to do with a mysterious

Beit Shemesh & Modi’in: A Trip with Kids on a Hot Day

Talma Gotteiner

May 24, 20184 min read

Beit Shemesh & Modi’in: A Trip with Kids on a Hot Day

Hi there! It was very hot this week, so when the kids were out on the Shavuot holiday break, I made the best of it by arranging a day...

Talma Gotteiner

May 10, 20186 min read

A Heritage Trip for ‘Jerusalem Day’

Hi there! ‘Jerusalem Day’ is celebrated according to the Hebrew calendar on the 28th of Iyar, which falls this year, on the upcoming Sunday,

‘Matte Yehuda Food Festival’ Preview: Food for the Stomach and Soul

Talma Gotteiner

Apr 20, 20186 min read

‘Matte Yehuda Food Festival’ Preview: Food for the Stomach and Soul

Mark your calendar! The festival will take place for four whole weekends, the last of which is the Shavuot (Pentecost) holiday weekend, betw

Gush Etzion: An Adventure Fit for A King

Talma Gotteiner

Mar 1, 20186 min read

Gush Etzion: An Adventure Fit for A King

Hi there! I deliberated on the title of this post for quite a while since I wanted to convey both the fun activities and the grandeur of the

Jerusalem's Tower of David Museum – Spectacular Night and Day

Talma Gotteiner

Feb 26, 20185 min read

Jerusalem's Tower of David Museum – Spectacular Night and Day

Hi there! I recently attended a tour hosted by the Tower of David Museum aimed at showcasing its recent developments for the public and am h

The Greater Area of Modi’in: Hanukkah Lemonade!

Talma Gotteiner

Dec 21, 20175 min read

The Greater Area of Modi’in: Hanukkah Lemonade!

Hi there! Do you know the expression about ‘turning lemons into lemonade?’. This trip started out all wrong, but turned out to be awesome. I

Jerusalem: A Wonderful Food Trip with a Bonus

Talma Gotteiner

Dec 7, 20176 min read

Jerusalem: A Wonderful Food Trip with a Bonus

Hi there! Since this isn’t just a food blog, I’ve added to the food trip, a bonus, i.e. an additional location with music and culture to end

Talma Gotteiner

Nov 2, 20176 min read

An Architectural Showcase in Jerusalem

Hi there! I’m very pleased with this post. I received an invitation to Jerusalem’s architectural open-house festival last week and immediate

A Spiritual Trip Dedicated to the Indian Community

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 13, 20179 min read

A Spiritual Trip Dedicated to the Indian Community

Hi there! I never thought I would be planning a trip to ‘The Wailing Wall’ with the Indian community in mind. The way it came about is due t