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The weekly meetings of Tzomet Lev, created by the Mekudeshet Festival for the 2020 summer season, as a way to bring together Jewish and Arab residents of southern Jerusalem (Courtesy Mekudeshet)
July 26, 2020, 11:47 am
Drive-in performances, digital meetups among creative ways to celebrate summer
Here are some podcasts, one-time performances, neighborly get-togethers and virtual talks for whiling away Jerusalem’s hot summer days
By Jessica Steinberg
Glamping Israel's pop-up glamping experience at the Nana vineyard in Mizpe Ramon in Israel's Negev region, during the coronavirus (Courtesy Glamping Israel)
July 10, 2020, 9:32 am
Pining for summer vacation but hobbled by the virus? Camping could be the answer
With AstroTurf campgrounds, glamping, tents and yurts, the outdoors offers options
By Jessica Steinberg
This Hanukkah, you can taste and make doughnuts, known as sufganiyot in Hebrew (Courtesy Kfir Harabi)
December 5, 2018, 4:11 pm
Time to make — or eat — the doughnuts, and other Hanukkah treats
During this 8-day Festival of Lights, olive oil and fried sweet pastries are the order of the holiday
By Jessica Steinberg
From the DocAviv-winning documentary, 'Family in Transition,' which will be shown at DocAviv Maalot-Tarshiha in November 2018 (Courtesy Roy Rot)
October 21, 2018, 1:34 pm
No holidays on the calendar? No problem. Autumn’s got cultural festivals
5 events around the country over the next 6 weeks celebrate the piano, jazz, documentaries, dance, and animation
By Jessica Steinberg
Dr Diddy Mymin Kahn, co-founder and director of the Kuchinate collective, looks on as Selam crochets a basket at the Kuchinate workshop in Tel Aviv, on January 3, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
July 4, 2018, 1:11 pm
School’s out, but there’s plenty to learn in summertime workshops
Pack some peas, crochet a basket, mix herbs, paint glass, or make and taste some ice cream
By Jessica Steinberg
Benny Briga concocts another carbonated elixir at Cafe Levinsky in the Levinsky Market, this one with tahini, for a slightly sweet, milky and satisfying drink (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
June 9, 2018, 10:37 am
Tahini is all over Tel Aviv, from the raw to the cooked
The sesame sauce is featured throughout Tel Aviv’s Levinsky Market, in fizzy cocktails and frothy sauces
By Jessica Steinberg
A 40th birthday celebration courtesy of Glamping Israel, which can supply everything, from activities and accommodations to local foods and drink (Courtesy Glamping Israel)
May 20, 2018, 9:10 am
With nature trails calling, it’s time to walk the walk
Some advice on how to hike, glamp, bike and horseback ride around the country
By Jessica Steinberg
12,000 Israelis gather at the latest Koolulam singing initiative held at Tel Aviv's Menora Mivtachim in honor of Israel's 70th (Courtesy Koolulam)
April 16, 2018, 12:03 pm
On Israel’s 70th, become a part of history as you look back on it
Israel celebrates Independence Day in every city, town and village; here are a few standout options for marking Yom Ha’atzmaut
By Jessica Steinberg
Tel Aviv's beaches -- as seen in 'Tel Aviv Beach' by Itamar Grinburg -- will open early for the season, just in time for Passover. (Courtesy of Karen Lehrman Block)
March 25, 2018, 6:02 am
Folding frogs, telling time and preparing for Israel’s 70th on Passover
There are 5 days to fill during the intermediate days of Passover this year, but luckily, there are lots of options
By Jessica Steinberg
T-Art at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art; a time for free culture (Courtesy Yaara Oren)
August 21, 2017, 11:55 am
As dog days end, summertime events are still hot and happening
Avail yourselves of a street theater festival, free tours of the Foreign Ministry, Negev nights and modern dance
By Jessica Steinberg
Russian (in red) and Israeli Maccabiah teams shaking hands after Sunday's match, which ended 5 to 3, Russia (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
July 10, 2017, 2:54 pm
Five ways (or more) to keep cool this summer
Ice rinks, outdoor movies, a bicycle exhibit and a sea turtle haven are great places for taking a chill
By Jessica Steinberg
Getting the groove on with the Rabin Square earphones party for White Night, Thursday night, June 29 (Courtesy Guy Yechiely)
June 26, 2017, 10:30 am
Party till morning at Tel Aviv’s White Night
Annual end-of-June festival offers up a cornucopia of art, performances, live music and international foods
By Jessica Steinberg
Agriculture and art merge for a two-day fair at the Tel Aviv Port, showcasing products from the Modiin area. (Courtesy Eldad Maestro)
May 17, 2017, 8:34 am
Spring time is festival time in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv
From nighttime food tours and a rave party in the capital, to urban design and philosophy debates in the White City, anything goes in the month of May
By Jessica Steinberg
Israelis barbecue at Dolfinarium beach park in Tel Aviv on Israel's 68th Independence Day, May 12, 2016 (Miriam Alster/Flash 90)
May 1, 2017, 10:29 pm
On Independence Day, feel free to choose your celebration
Smashed burgers, a chocolatey porter, Israeli flicks and freebies are just some of the ways to avoid the silly string and inflatable hammers
By Jessica Steinberg
Trumpeter and artistic director Avishai Cohen at the Jerusalem Jazz Festival in 2015 (Courtesy Yossi Zwecker)
September 7, 2016, 1:17 pm
Something for everyone at upcoming Israeli festivals
There’s indie music in Haifa, jazz in Jaffa, art in Yeruham, wine in TA and Jerusalem, and baskets in the Galilee
By Jessica Steinberg
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