To mark 100 years since the passing of the Franz Kafka, the National Library of Israel is launching “Kafka: Metamorphosis of an Author,” a collection of Kafka’s letters, books, drawings and notebooks. In 2016 Israel’s Supreme Court designated Kafka’s archive … Continue reading →

National parks and reserves in northern Israel have begun reopening to the public for the first time since Hezbollah rocket barrages forced their closure. Parks now open include Baram, Hula Reserve, Achziv, Yechiam, Tel Hazor, Nahal Amud Reserve, and Nimrod … Continue reading →

Ramat Gan safari’s Rihanna is building a large family of rare white rhinos (see here previously). Her fourth calf, a male, has been named “Re’i,” (“My friend” in Hebrew). He is the 34th rhino born in the Safari and weighs … Continue reading →

December began with new lights on the streets of Israel’s capital. They illuminated the President’s residence, Tower of David, Botanical Gardens, Museum of Tolerance,  Friends of Zion museum, Talbiyeh’s Rose Garden, Mamilla Mall avenue, YMCA and more. Can’t wait for … Continue reading →

The second annual Tel Aviv-Jaffa Jazz Festival (Dec 12 – 14) included events at Beit Romano compound, including the central Teder Plaza, the Kissa jazz club, Matmon and Juanita Garden. Also acoustic performances at Park HaMesila and a jazz piano … Continue reading →