Recommendations for Rosh Ha Shana

While the Muslim population of Israel is celebrating Eid Al Fitter, the end of the holy month of fasting – Ramadan, the Jewish population will celebrate tonight the Hebrew New Year (Monday Eve., Sep 29^th till Wednesday, Oct 1^st). The weather forecast for the holiday is perfect and all you have to do is enjoy life and start the new year with pleasurable activities. Few recommendations for those of us spending their holiday in beautiful Israel:

Art Focus 2008 – Opened in Jerusalem and will go on till Oct. 23^rd. The contemporary art event, titled this year: “Can art do more?”, Offers interesting answers to this question by sixty six artists from 25 countries world wide. This unique exhibition awaits you in the Industrial Qtr. of Talpiot in Jerusalem.

Horse rides in the Golan Heights – Kibbutz Merom Golan in the Golan Heights will offer special horse trips to the Syrian border, ATV tours and sculpting workshops for the whole family (Tues-Wed, Sep 30-Oct 1, Info at 04-6960267)

Kite flying in Appolonia beach national Park – create your own kite or take a kite decorate it with wishes for the new year and fly it in the sky of Appolonia National Park – Herzliya Beach (Wed, Oct 1^st, Info at 09-9550929). 

Parties: We simply cannot cover all the parties that wil go down during the holiday, cause there will be thousands of them. But here are a few highlights:

*Lavontin 7 – a popular club in Tel Aviv will host the new party line TRAP (Electro PoP, Techno Dub and House Techno);

**Moksha Project will host it’s annual Sunset to Sunset outdoor festival (Sep 30 – Oct 1) with Mega Trance Music Artist such as Shpongel, Union Jack, Hallucinogen, Simon Posford, Andromeda and more…;

***Gays of all colors and shapes (plus all those who love to party in Gay parties) will celebrate at HaOman 17 club in Tel Aviv. Shirazi, the king of gay parties, will host his annual FFF New Year’s After Party from Tuesday morning (Sep 30, 10AM) till everyone runs out of cocaine.

Parties and other things to do on Rosh HaShana

The Biggest Shana Tova in Tel Aviv

Happy Hebrew New Year to Everyone Across the Universe

Jews around the world will be celebrating the New Hebrew Year next Monday (Eve. of Sep 29). Check out this lovely couple delivering the biggest Shana Tova (a happy new year card) in Tel Aviv and possibly in Israel. They pass through some of the nicest streets and buildings in the city that never sleeps: Rothschild St., Azrieli Mall and Towers, a famous pub in the heart of Tel Aviv called Armadillo and more.

Isragirl Presents : Biggest Shana Tova, Video by ChepaProductions ©

In case you were wondering what was written in the end on the map – well its Shana Tova, which means Good Year in Hebrew (this is what you should say to every Jew you speak to, till next Wednesday).
Few tips for the holiday in case you are in Israel:
1. Try to get an invitation to celebrate with a local family at their home. The hotel food is great but for a genuine holiday atmosphere you will need to be hosted by an Israeli household.
2. Dont eat too much if you plane on clubbing later on that night. Excellent parties will take place everywhere especially in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Eilat and Jerusalem and in Kibbutz pubs and clubs across the country.
3. Some of the best outdoor parties take place on the Jewish New Year’s Eve. If you like Trance music this is your night – and with the perfect weather we have here now you cant afford to miss on the opportunity to party in the Negev or in the Galilee…Enter the internet and start looking – you may need assistant from a friend who reads Hebrew.
4. Full on Gay parties will take place that night as well – Go to Shenkin St. on Mon. around noon and start asking around, or go to the gay beach this weekend and ask around.
5. Enjoy the holiday and keep in mind that traffic can be havey during the holiday eve. and days.

Party in Israel on the Jewish New Year’s Eve.

This Thursday Night Out Tips Special

Live music in Fresh Town and French Electro under the ground

isragirl presents : Blondie, Video by susieretrofuture ©

I suppose I should start with the fact that in Israel, or in Tel Aviv to be exact, Thursday is the big night out. Most people in Israel don’t work on Fridays (See Israel’s weekends and national holidays), and in Tel Aviv people are always anxious to start the weekend as early as possible, so Thursday night is going out night…

This Thursday Tel Aviv will celebrate the 2003 declaration of the white city – a world heritage site, I’ve dedicated two posts to the events that will take place all across Tel Aviv and Jaffa, on the streets, in galleries, theaters, parks, museums and along the beaches, but if you are not satisfied with all those options, I have a couple more delicious ideas for you.. but stay open minded and try to see the humor in my suggestions, after all you are on a vacation:

Blondie – Yes-Yes, Blondie, Debbie Harry Blondie, will make you boogie at the open and very lovely if I may add, amphitheater at Ra’anana Park (Half hour from the center of Tel Aviv during off peak hours). I’ve seen a couple of concerts there (Lauryn Hill and Cesaria Evora) and if you manage to avoid the traffic and get there early you will have only good memories from the venue and its special energies…(Ra’anana in Hebrew  is Fresh)

Brodinski will be the special guest of PAG Gay party line in Barzilai Club. And true, many other fine musicians and DJs will play all over the city this Thursday, but this French guy, who’s famous for treks such as Bad Runner BTW, built his electro-musical career through MySpace (or at least that’s where he became popular first), so as a bloger I just had to show my support and invite you all to enjoy the party!!!

Go crazy or foolish in an outdoor concert or dive into Techno-House oblivious

White Night in Tel Aviv – Part Two

The White Night of Tel Aviv report continues in a second and yet just as thrilling post. OK, so where were we? July 3^rd, streets and beaches of Tel Aviv city, theaters, gardens and public sphere in general. More on the list:

>> Tel Aviv – white night in the city
>> Tel Aviv white night – the main events

More Shameless Pride Parade Promotion

Watch this video and discover that Israel, is not just about the conflict. The Pride Parade to the Rescue…

Isragirl Presents : TLV World Gay Destination 2007, Video by Oshalev ©

Only two more days till the pride parade takes over the streets of Tel Aviv. Its time for some more shameless promotion. Just a few facts you may have forgotten: TLV is only 4 hours away from most European cities and a mere 5 hour’s flight from London. Tel Aviv is blessed with a fantastic weather and a long stretch of sandy beaches, there for: a) lots of skin is showing on the parade; b) the parade will end in a huge beach party; c) opportunity for some more skin to come out…

Tel Aviv is a great GLBT destination any weekend of the year, it has knockout gay parties, wild bars and dance-bars, it has unbelievable restaurants, eccentric shopping opportunities, a handsome gay beach, and it is, in general, a very gay friendly city. So why not celebrate with the local GLBT community and join us for a very happy occasion and party? Sunshine is guaranteed as well as shiny happy people, lots of alcohol, music and love.

Some After Parade Parties – Friday June 6:

HaOman 17 – FFF Party – The main after parade event, from midnight till noon the next day, plus another After Party on Shavuot, June 8, long line-up of DJs from Israel and the World, Add: 88 Abarbanel St.

Cedamus Amori – New York House and Electro, Add: 37 Nachalat Binyamin St.

-1 – A Playground Party, House, Dance and Electro, Add: 52 Nachalat Binyamin St.

Evita – Electro and House, DJ shmulik Tiar, Add: 31 Yavne St.

Femme Fatale – Eighty’s with Igi Waxman, Add: 19 De Pejeto St.

Last minute invitation to the TLV Pride Parade plus After Parade Party Options

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Doof Festival at the Sea of Galilee – Trance Music Rules!!!

In the last week or so, most of my posts were dedicated to special Passover events taking place all across Israel this week. I mentioned in one of my posts that Passover marks the beginning of the outdoor parties’ season and I promised you all an update on that matter. Well, here we are…

If you like trance music read on, at “The Israeli Scene” Doof Festival at the Sea of Galilee!!!

PAG Gay Party Line of Tel Aviv is Back

PAG – the well known and much loved Gay party line – is back after a winter break. If you are in Israel and looking for some clubbing options, this one is definitely one to try, even if you are not gay… the Pag team is back celebrating on Thursdays at Barzilay club, 13 Harechev St. Tel Aviv, starting at 24:30, entry costs 40-50 NIS (14 USD).

Isragirl Presents : Pag is Back, Video by yonatan84 ©

Other exciting Gay and Lesbian announcements at PAG Gay Party Line

Purim Parties in Israel

“Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people of the ancient Persian Empire from Haman’s plot to annihilate them, as recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther (Megillat Esther). According to the story, Haman cast lots to determine the day upon which to exterminate the Jews. Purim is characterized by public recitation of the Book of Esther (keriat ha-megilla), giving mutual gifts of food and drink (mishloach manot), giving charity to the poor (mattanot la-evyonim), and a celebratory meal (se’udat Purim); other customs include drinking wine, wearing of masks and costumes, and public celebration” (Wiki).

Most secular Jews celebrate Purim, by wearing costumes (for kids it’s the biggest and most important holiday of the year, naturally), and attending the wildest parties they can find. This is the only Jewish holiday in which we are all obeyed to drink “till you don’t remember who you are”. And thus, my friends, tomorrow (Friday) night will give visitors to Israel some of the best opportunities for club and bar hopping.

This Year I’ll be going to Oren Coma’s Old School Trance Party at the Comfort 13 club (located in Florentin neighborhood – south Tel Aviv). Its a really cool club with an outdoor back yard and a small swimming pool. Last year, Ranger Wow from San Francisco, a good old friend of the Degania gang, visited us and came along to the party, bringing with him, his special SF vibes. This year, you are all invited to join us – no matter where you are from.

All details regarding the Party (location, entrance, DJ line-up, phone for tickets etc.) can be found Here.

Purim is on – Drink, Dance, Party and Enjoy Life

Five recommendations – Music, Dance, Opera and Street Parade

Opera, Modern Dance, Live Rock and Hip-Hop, Street Parade and Guitar Hero competition – Five recommendations for things to do in the next two weeks in Israel:

Opera – Giacomo Puccini’s Torandot at the New Israeli Opera. 7^th-22^nd of March. Last few tickets for the much raved production are available at 03-6927777 (from out of the country dial 972-3-692-7777). Performing art center of Tel Aviv (HaMishkan).

Dance: I’m Mean, I am, by Yasmin Godder dance company. One of Israel’s promising choreographers in her latest piece. Thurs. March 20^th Suzanne Dellal Dance theater, Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv. Tickets (972) 03-5105656.

Parade: Ad-lo-yada 2008, the Purim parade in the city of Holon. Excellent way to celebrate Purim with the kids. 4000 kids and parents in costumes parading trough the streets Sokolov, Whitzman & Hanesi’im. Street artists, live bands, street theater, acrobats, Jugglers and more. The parade will end at the corner of Golomb St. with a live music concert and lots of pyrotechnics. Friday March 21^st starting at 12 noon.

Live Music: The Giraffes, The Streets, Berry Sakharoff and Ha’dag Nahash all on one stage in a very special one time concert. Hip Hop and Alternative Rock from Israel and UK. April 5^th at Hangar 11 – Tel Aviv Port. Tickets at (972) 03-7694747 or (972) 03-5215200.

Guitar Hero Competition: Every Sunday at Morti & Hellen pub 9pm. Guitar Hero Sony play station competition on a large screen and lots of wannabe’s. Alcoholic prizes. 196 Ben Yehuda St. Tel Aviv 077-2177766.

Enjoy live music, street parade, Israeli dance and opera… Recommendations for the next 2 weeks in and around Tel Aviv

St. Patrick’s Day in Israel

Yes, yes, odd as it may sound, St. Patrick’s Day is going to be celebrated even here in Israel. Thanks to the thriving pub culture and many Irish Pubs flourishing in Israel, the green day will not pass unnoticed in the Holy Land. If you are Irish and happen to be in Israel these days check out the list below to find out where you can sip your Guinness in an exceptionally friendly atmosphere on your national holiday.

Eilat: Underground, Menkis, Meta Bar, Paddy’s Nahariya: Levinson Netanya: Shemrock, Uranus Arad: Mooza Petach Tikva: Berollo Ashkelon: Skobar Beer Sheva: Publo Binyamina: Indika Rupin: Lenon Caesarea: Bundy Hod HaSharon: Agness Herzliya: Bur-yo, Dublin Zichron Ya’akov: HaOorva, Hobit Haifa: Irish House, Alterman, Barbarosa, Duke, HaMartef, HaSeles, HaOgen, Carmela, Levinsky, Mydlers, Skatch, Pola, Poondak HaDov, Pipes, Clemens Jerusalem: O’Connell, Barrod, Boolinat, Belwood, Dublin, Havatzelet, Mike’s Place, Choice, Shanti Kfar Saba: Babiti, Blo-oh, La Fachanga Carmiel: Pub Carmiel, Franklin Bar Kiryat Haim: Insomnia, Elephant, Jepeto, Morgan, Churchill Reshon Letzion: O’Conner, E-deaa, Baron, Barca, Bershevsky, Katza Bar, Mitch, Koby’s Rehovot: Atmoss, Dublin, Truman Ramat Hasharon: Tempel Bar Tel Aviv: Avant-garde, Bloom, Bur-yo 66, English Pub, HaKossit, Yehoshua, Leo Bloom’s, Leny’s, Molly Bloom’s, Mike’s Place, Starsky, Sutchmo, Perla, Cheers, Noga Café