La Traviata at Masada

The 2014 Israel Opera Festival at Masada in June presents Verdi’s beloved “La Traviata” conducted as ever by Daniel Oren and directed by Michael Znaniecki.

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Da Vinci in Tel Aviv

The international “Da Vinci alive” exhibition arrived in Tel Aviv on January 30’Th. The exhibition combines traditional art with latest technologies, and is a multi-sensory experience for the whole family. Light, sound and movement guide the visitors through life and work of legendary master.
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Eilat as an International Sports Tourism City

The Ministerial Committee for the Development of the Negev and the Galilee approved the program for the development and positioning of the resort city of Eilat as an international sports destination. The objective of the program is to help the city of Eilat establish an international sports complex that will serve as a center for hosting athletes from Israel and overseas. The complex, when completed, will help Eilat bid to host major international events while providing local athletes with quality facilities in which to train. (more…)

El Al launches new low-cost flight brand UP

El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. has announced the launch of UP, a new low-cost airline into Israel. From March 30, 2014 UP will offer a total of 50 flights per week from five destinations within Europe to Israel, including Berlin, Budapest, Kiev, Prague and Larnaca. The basic one-way fare will be $69 to Prague and Budapest, and $100 to Berlin, Kiev, and Larnaca. (more…)

Midnight Sun Hanukkah Festival. November 28, 2013

On the second candle of Hannukah, the magical Nahal Hadera Natural Reserve will be transformed into an extravaganza of world music. Brought to you by the producers of the Sunbeat Festival, Midnight Sun is the first event of its kind: one long night of music, food and art. Four bands, three DJs, food stands representing cuisines from around the world and much more!
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Reproductions of paintings donated Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem

Reproductions of paintings created by most famous Russian artists donated to the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem by pilgrimage group from Moscow, headed by priest Micah (Gulevsky) from the St. Daniel Monastery. (more…)

Ben-Gurion Airport opens Terminal 1 to low-cost flights.

Ben-Gurion International Airport inaugurated a new passengers hall for low-cost overseas flights in the older Terminal 1, a step expected to help lower the cost of flights between Israel and Europe. For decades, Terminal 1 was the main terminal for all flights into and out of Ben Gurion Airport. In 2004, the Airports Authority opened the more modern Terminal 3, with facilities to serve as many as ten million passengers coming into and leaving Israel each year. (more…)

2 places left in Pilgrimage Tour, October-2013! From $700!

Dear friends! There are 2 places left in our Pilgrimage Tour in October! This tour is for Russian speakers. The price is from $700 per person (for the accommodation in triple room) and $740 per person (for the accommodation in double room)! This tour is for Church, Common Vestry, Pilgrim groups. (more…)

Tamar Festival. September 21-25, 2013.

The Tamar Festival is an annual festival held deep in the desert of southern Israel near the Dead Sea during the Sukkot holiday. It is one of Israel’s largest music festivals, featuring some of Israel’s greatest musicians as well as music from around the world all in a unique and powerful setting in Israel’s Negev Desert. This year festival runs over Sukkot – September 21-25 and will host some incredible talent, including the following: Idan Raichel, Erez Lev Ari, Evitar Banai, Mosh Ben Ari, Barry Sacharov, Danny Robas, Ester Rada, Shlomi Shaban, Ivri Lider and Keren Ann. (more…)

Feast of the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor, in the Holy Land

On the night of August 19, on Mount Tabor Patriarch of Jerusalem and Palestine Theophilos accomplished the Divine Liturgy, he was joined by Metropolitan Timothy Vostrsky, Archbishop Konstantinsky Aristarchus, the clergy of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, head of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem Abbot Theophane, clergymen from Russia (more…)