There’s still time to party
Temperatures in Tel Aviv are currently in the upper twenties (centigrade) so there is still time to enjoy the top beaches in the world. Gordon beach features at number 4 on this travel site’s list.
Environmental award for cycle trail
The 42 km bike trail around the Israeli city of Be’er-Sheva has won a special prize in the annual ECO-Awards run by the European Ramblers’ Association.
Tel Aviv joins Charter of Brussels
Not to be outdone, the White City has officially joined the European Cyclists' Federation cycling promotion program, also known as the Charter of Brussels. Over 60 major cities in Europe, all have pledged to promote cycling both through legislating and by creating the proper infrastructure.
Israel qualifies for lacrosse world championships
(Thanks to Israel21c) Israel assembled a lacrosse team just two weeks before the European championships. Israel’s eighth position earned it membership in the Federation of International Lacrosse — and a place in the 2014 World Lacrosse Championship, in Denver.
Six-nil
Israel had its first win in the 2014 World Cup soccer qualifying competition. Tomer Hemed scored a hat-trick in an emphatic 6-0 victory over Luxembourg, which may signify a turnaround in the team’s fortunes.
On your bikes
(Thanks to Israel21c) Sovev Turki Elite on Sep 25 is Israel’s largest cycling event with 30,000 cyclists and over 100,000 spectators. The longest route for experienced cyclists covers 43km around Tel Aviv with shorter routes for active families, beginners and roller-blades. The Ayalon freeway becomes a cycle track.
Things to do during Sukkot
Activities for the family include illusion at the Israel Museum, the Holon theatre music fest, kids operas in Tel Aviv, Gilboa’s Hot-Air Balloon festival and Bible reenactments in Samaria.
American hip hop in Tel Aviv
(Thanks to Israel21c) Producer Gilat Weiman brought R&B singer Monique Baines and NYC Rapper Clap Cognac to Israel in order to meet Israeli producer / composer Meli One and make the record “Finish Line”. As Clap Cognac says, music brings everyone together.
Artists bring traditional music to Jerusalem
At the Jerusalem Sacred Music Festival, artists and musicians from Israel and abroad shared a variety of musical traditions. Events and shows featured esoteric, meditative and ceremonial music from Azerbaijan, Iran, Africa, Morocco, Iraq, Brazil, and India.
Things to do during Sukkot in Israel
If you’re quick you may catch events and sights including Jerusalem – the largest sukka in Israel, Tel Aviv – biking festival, Jaffa - photography festival. Plus special programs in the North, the Galilee, the Negev and the Dead Sea.