PUBLIC MARKS from msgbeepa with tags israel & jerusalem

The city of Bethel is located north of Jerusalem and is identified as what is now the Arab village Bitan. It is first mentioned as a place near which Abraham first settled when arriving in Canaan, and is mentioned throughout Israelite history in the Bible. The archaeological findings date as far back as the 21st century BCE.

The oldest part of Israelite Jerusalem, known as the city of David, is located on a narrow ridge just south of the walls of the current old city of Jerusalem. After conquering Jerusalem from the Jebusites, David established the city as his capital and began to develop it. David’s Jerusalem was extremely small and was populated mainly by the king and his staff.

At the beginning of the week, Taglit celebrated the final evening of their trip is Israel in a huge event in Jerusalem’s nation buildings. The atmosphere was simply electrifying! The audience was exhilarated and did not stop singing, cheering and raising Israel’s Flag. The organization of the evening was very impressive and respectful and included Leading Israeli groups of dancers, acrobats and singers.

A concert such as never before been seen in Israel! The Black-Eyed Peas, the Commitments, and Arrested Development at the Jerusalem Rocks festival, with an eye toward peace. Jerusalem keeps proving itself as the source of all traditions and that Teddy Stadium is not just for football. The Jerusalem Rocks festival will celebrate its inception with a colossal musical event the likes of which have never before been seen in Israel, marking the inauguration of a great new tradition.

The Idan Raichel Project burst onto the Israeli music scene in 2002, changing the face of Israeli popular music and offering a message of love and tolerance that resonated strongly in a region of the world where the headlines are too often dominated by conflict. With an enchanting blend of Ethiopian and Middle Eastern flavors coupled with sophisticated production techniques and a spectacular live show, the Idan Raichel Project has become one of the most unexpected success stories in Israeli music today. While he regularly fills large concert halls at home, the upcoming international release of his recordings on the Cumbancha record label promises to introduce the work of this inspirational collective to a wide global audience.The New York Times Times Wrote that The Idan Raichel Project was a huge hit....

We wish to call your attention to the 3-day program of the Conference beginning on Tuesday, October 30, with individual pre-arranged meetings (pending receipt of your requirements through the Conference Website). The Conference then offers, on October 31, alternate tours to the Negev and Galilee Regions. You will find the tours to be most interesting and informative. The program will enable the Israeli and international community to gather insights from the best and brightest in their field. This important International Event culminates with a day long Conference, which opens with the address by the President of the State of Israel and closes with the presentation by Israel?s Prime Minister and includes an impressive list of business leaders as keynote speakers.

Nothing underscores the variety of Israel’s attractions more than realizing that within a few hours you can go from the snowy heights of Mount Hermon to the Judean Desert and the saltiest sea on earth, the Dead Sea, while visiting ancient biblical cities, covered markets and a high-rise metropolis on the way. This is what makes Israel truly a destination with something for everyone.