The 15th International Puppet Theater & Film Festival takes place from July 19th –28th in Holon. It hosts about 30 performances by resident and international artists, conferences, exhibitions, a street parade and workshops for professionals and amateurs based on a wide range of puppeteer techniques.
http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Entertainment/Article.aspx?id=277216
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CmdS-cIdc4