Two of the best restaurants in the world
53 of the top chefs in the world have chosen two Israeli restaurants for Newsweek Magazine's list of the 101 Best Places in the World to Eat. Tel Aviv’s Abraxas North and Habasta were two of only three restaurants in the Middle East to be included.
The Israel trail – one of the World’s “Epic Trails”
National Geographic has included the Israel National Trail in its list of the best 20 of the World’s Best Hikes. No other trail covers the land of the Bible.
Formula One racing in Jerusalem?
Apparently Mayor Nir Barkat of Jerusalem is working on a plan to bring Formula 1 to Israel’s capital city. A proposed track would pass through the heart of the modern city of Jerusalem – with the start and finish line near the walls of the Old City.
Israeli wins Olympic medal
Israel’s David Blatt coached the Russian basketball team to an 81-77 victory over Argentina to clinch the bronze medal at the London Olympics. Blatt dedicated his accomplishment to Israeli sports saying, “Above all else, I can say today that part of this medal is for Israeli sports. I'm mainly a product of Israeli sports and I give this medal as a gift to everyone in Israel."
Is “Statue” under all that make-up?
(Thanks to Israel21c) The 3rd Rehovot International Live Statues Festival featured 120 statues. But these statues were far more dynamic than those usually seen in town squares.
Jazz at the Dancing Camel
Here’s a perfect way to cool down during Tel Aviv’s long summer evenings - relaxing to the sound of Jazz, with a glass of “The Golem”.
Maccabi Haifa’s kit is eco-friendly
Nike has launched the new home kit for Maccabi Haifa FC. The kit combines performance innovation with low environmental impact. It is made from material that uses up to 13 recycled plastic water bottles and features laser-cut ventilation holes to keep players dry and cool.
Israel holds all the cards
An Israeli team including two serving IDF soldiers came second in the World under 21 Bridge championships in China. A Dutch team beat them by just one point.
“Living water from Jerusalem”
2015 will see the opening of an NIS 80 million aquarium at Jerusalem’s Biblical Zoo. The two main tanks will focus on life in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. Visitors walk under 2 million cubic meters of seawater for a 180-degree view of the sharks, sea turtles, coral reefs and exotic fish.
It’s not all studying at the Technion
Israel Technion’s 2012 International Beach Volleyball Tournament gave the hard-working students a chance to unwind.