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.
Israeli fashion designer wins award in Italy
(Thanks to Israel21c) Fashion designer Mark Goldenberg is the winner of the first Avery Dennison Brand Innovation Award for his innovative apparel branding collection at International Talent Support (ITS) in Trieste, Italy. He also won the Vogue Talents Award for his accessories.
Hot events for August
Get the low-down on the best of the month’s events in Israel here.
Here come “The Expendables”
Hollywood’s tough guys — Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jason Statham and Dolf Lundgren — will be in town for the Israeli premiere of “The Expendables 2” on August 8th. The five action stars are expected to arrive by private airplanes.
The “hands-on” museum
(Thanks to Real Jerusalem Streets.) One of the favourite places for school children during the Summer holidays is the Bloomfield Science Museum in Jerusalem. Here are some recent photos. Special events are planned for its 20th anniversary.