Great days out in Pesach
Once again our friends at Love Love Israel have produced a jam packed list of great days out in Pesach.
For the full list – click here.
Chag Sameach
Worth a visit – Children’s Museum in Holon
With the Pesach holidays coming up, and summer not far behind, you may wish to travel further afield !
If so, the Children’s Museum has a varied selection of events and exhibitions for children (and adults) of all ages. Booking is required, so please see the website (English available) for more detailed information of all that is on offer there click here :
241 Sderot Yerushalyim, Holon +972 3-650-3005
Celebrate 70 years of the State of Israel here in Israel
The 70th anniversary of the State of Israel, which will take place in April, will last for 70 hours and will include a variety of mass events, including a nationwide fireworks show, beach parties, a host of shows and marches. The festivities will begin with the torch-lighting ceremony on the eve of Independence Day on Wednesday, April 18, and will last until Friday – at a mass Kabbalat Shabbat ceremony.
Book your accommodation for the celebrations here at www.IPCvacationrentals.com
Second-hand fair – Independence Square – 15 March 2018
Thursday, March 15, 2018 – from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m
During the fair, there will also be a play for children, a workshop on how to build a “cardboard city” for the entire family, and exciting activities for children about environmental protection.
National Siren Drill 13.3.18
On Tuesday, March 13th 2018, sirens will be sounded across the country at 11:05 am and 7:05 pm as part of the National Home Front Drill. Additionally, alerts will be activated via the television, radio, internet websites, the Home Front application and beepers for the hard-of-hearing. Practice entering your shelter and ensure that you are prepared.
In the case of a real alarm, an additional siren will be sounded after the first siren.
For more information call the Home Front Command Information Center (104), send a message to 052-910-4104 or send a message to their Facebook page.
Jerusalem Marathon – Friday 9 March 2018
Being held during the 50th Anniversary of the re-unification of Jerusalem, the Jerusalem Marathon is spectacular, and is one which challenges the runners while exposing them to magnificent views and Jerusalem’s unique culture. The marathon courses were especially selected to recount Jerusalem’s 3000-year historical narrative since the beginning of its existence. The runners will experience comfortable weather and a low level of humidity at this time of year. An expected 30,000 participants will compete (or run for fun) in either the full (42.2km) or half (21.1km) marathons, 10k and 5km runs, a 1.7km family race and an 800 m community race. Between them they will be supporting 17 different Israeli charities.
There will be many road closures from Thursday night until the conclusion of the race on Friday – for details CLICK HERE
Netanya celebrates International Women’s Day – March 6-15 2018
The event is running throughout the coming week, with lectures by women about women on a variety of topics. The lectures are held at private venues – for more information, please see the Netanya Municipality website at www.netanya.muni.il/Eng/. Tickets are available at the Hechal HaTarbut box office – Tel.No. 09-8308811
Events are also happening in Tel Aviv see : www.secrettelaviv.com – and search for International Women’s Day.
www.timeout.com/israel/news/celebrate-women-like-us-at-the-holon-theaters-womens-festival-020518