Things to do in Israel in April
April in Israel is a month full of events – festivals, concerts, and shows. Along with Israel’s Remembrance Day and Independence Day, concerts by Ravi Coltrane and Shlomo Artzi supplement the Jerusalem Ice Festival, Haifa’s Dali exhibition and the Moroccan Mimouma feast.
Pamper your pooch
(Thanks to Israel21c) When Israelis go on vacation, they no longer have to consign Fido to a kennel. Watch how KelevLand, a one-of-a-kind dog hotel with elite accommodation, gives pooches the best possible treatment – from mineral water on tap, to tummy rubs and acupuncture. Plus DogTV of course.
Chinese film to be shot in Israel
A 22-member Chinese production company is arriving in April to shoot scenes in Israel for a Chinese epic called “Old Cinderella”. It is expected to be a blockbuster movie thanks to stars such as Zhang Jingchu (“Rush Hour 3”) and director Lu Chuan.
Rihanna returns to Israel
Rihanna, largely acknowledged as the biggest pop star in the world right now, will be performing a concert in Tel Aviv as part of her “Diamonds” world tour. Although not yet officially official, the concert is expected to be on October 22 in Tel Aviv’s HaYarkon Park. Her last Israeli visit was in 2010.
Rocking on Independence Day
The rock independence party takes place on April 15, 2013 (the eve of Israeli Independence Day), at the Rishon LeZion Park Amphitheater. It features some of Israel’s biggest names in rock including Aviv Geffen, Barry Sacharov, Balkan Beat Box, Hadag Hahash, Mashina and Elisha Banai.
The website of Jewish culture
The website Tarbut IL has been launched, to provide educational resources on Jewish culture to teachers and educators in Israel. It covers Jewish ethics, social justice, models of Jewish identity, Zionism and Israel-Diaspora relations.
Anthrax hits Tel Aviv
It’s OK, it’s just the legendary US heavy metal band Anthrax who will give a concert at the Nokia Arena in Tel Aviv on August 13 2013. The band has sold over 15 million records worldwide and is considered one of the founding four of the thrash metal genre, alongside Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer.
Israel’s defense beats Northern Ireland
The Israeli national soccer team won 2-0 away from home, against Northern Ireland in an icy World Cup qualifier thanks to a secret defense weapon – thermal underwear. They really warmed to the task and scored two late goals to keep them in hot contention in Group F.
Free museums during Passover
Every Passover Bank Hapoalim sponsors free entrance to over 40 museums, national parks, and heritage sites in Israel as part of their social program. Also see “Things to do in Israel during Passover”.
May is Smokie time
Do you remember the 1970s hit “Living next door to Alice”? Smokie have sold over 30 million albums since. They will be performing in Haifa on May 3 and in Ashdod on May 4.