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A DIALOGUE ABOUT ART AND COOKING
Linda Dangoor Gil Hovav
A Portrayal of the Jewish Iraqi Kitchen-then and now
Accompanied by the
Musician Yair Dalal andMuseum Curator Idit Sharoni
Date: Monday, 30 May 2016
Reception: 20:00 Event: 20:30
At: The Babylonian Jewry Heritage Center, 83 Ben Porat Avenue, Or Yehuda
Cost: 60 NIS
For tickets call: 03 5339278 Ext 8
Places are limited, please book in advance.
Book purchase available at the BJHC.
Linda Dangoor – Artist, potter and Author
Linda has lived in the UK since the 60s. her interests in food and her Iraqi heritage have culminated in a beautifully designed cookery book: Flavours of Babylon
Gil Hovav – leading culinary journalists and television personality
Gil has played a major role in changing Israeli cuisine from one of basic traditional foods to one of enviable gourmet dining. He was involved in creating, producing and presenting some of Israel's most viewed and loved television food shows.
Yair Dalal - a composer, violinist, oud player and singer
Yair is an Israeli musician of Iraqi-Jewish descent. He plays an important role in shaping the global world music scene.His main instruments are the oud and the violin.
Idit sharoni – Museum curator
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STATE. Exhibition of the artists Dorina Horătău and Claudia Mușat at The Artists' House, Tel Aviv. 7 - 21 May 2016
The Romanian Cultural Institute has the honor to invite you at the exhibition STATE, open between the 7th and the 21st of May, 2016, at Tel Aviv Artists' House. On display there will be fiber artworks by Dorina Horărău and Claudia Mușat, two of the best Romanian fiber artists today.
The exhibition highlights a series work stages, as well as studies of the textile materials in various phases of processing. The artworks of Claudia Mușat reveal the artists' researches on silk and the tri-dimensional works of Dorina Horătău express meaningful moments of her private life.
The opening will take place on Saturday, the 7th of May, at 12:00 hrs., in the presence of the artist Dorina Horătău.
The exhibition will be open for public at Tel Aviv Artists' House, 9 Alharizi st. on the following schedule: Monday to Thursday between 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-19:00, Friday between 10:00-13:00 and Saturday between 11:00-14:00. More information: .
Partners: Tel Aviv Artists' House, The Romanian Artists' Union, The National Art University in Bucharest.
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Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, February 10th, 2015. Accompanied by Dr. Landau, Minister of Tourism in Israel, the CEO of EL AL Airlines and the founder of Magdala, Fr Juan Solana LC, the 21st International Tourist Fair was inaugurated at the Israeli Trade Center in Tel Aviv.
During the opening, the Tourist Minister thanked all who participated in this event where more than 20,000 professionals, tourist agents and locals attended. As well, he welcomed the Mexican priest, Fr Juan Solana LC, as spokesman on behalf of Magdala, new tourist, cultural and religious center in northern Israel.
The tourist complex, Magdala, is located on the West shore of the Sea of Galilee and was inaugurated on May of 2014. Since then it has received more than 30,000 visitors from over the world, mainly from: USA, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Italy and Russia. The innovative project consists of an Archaeological Park and DUC IN ALTUM, prayer and worship center. A second phase is being constructed; it consists of a Hotel for 300 people and Restaurant for capacity up to 900 people. When the project finishes will offer more than 1000 jobs in the Galilee region.
Magdala is known as the crossroads of Jewish and Christian history, since the archaeological discoveries allow an encounter of two of the main religions on earth. The archaeological findings are dated to the First Century, Second Temple times and Jesus Public Ministry as well.
The Magdala founder, Fr Juan María Solana said: "It's an honor to be part of such an important event for the global tourism and cultures. I invite all who haven't been to The Holy Land, to come and the ones who already visited, to come back. It's an experience that not even money can buy".
The cultural, tourist and religious development of Magdala, expects to host more than 250,000 people at the beginning of 2016, being one of the most visited places by pilgrims and tourists in Galilee.
Photo Provided by Magdala Center
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Spring festival in the Ein-Yael "Hands-on" Museum in Jerusalem- taking visitors 2,000 years back in time
Meeting ancient artisans in the colorful Roman street ; treasure hunt for the whole family in the garden of Song of Songs; the wonderful children's play "Magical moments by the spring" ; making musical instruments from natural materials ; live music in the beautiful outdoors of Ein-Yael ; weaving wicker baskets; spinning wool in the spindle and a variety of other fun activities for the whole family
The Ein Yael "Hands-on" Museum is holding a spring festival in Hol Hamoed of Passover (24 -28 of April) this year! Among the activities: artisans recreating ancient handicrafts in the magical Roman street ; a treasure hunt for the whole family in the Song of Songs garden; live music which will be played around the site and a variety of other fun activities for the whole family.
In addition, visitors will be invited to experience all of Ein Yael's wonderful workshops: weaving baskets and making musical instruments of natural materials, painting wet plaster in the fresco workshop, learning about ancient building methods in the mud workshop, making clay in the ceramic workshop, planning and cutting a personal mosaic and lots more.
The dates of the festival are: 24-27th of April, from 10:00 to 17:00.
And on the 28th of April from 10:00 to14:00
The Ein-Yael museum provides a special and enriching fun-filled activity for the entire family, combining arts and crafts with learning about the ancient way of life. In the museum you will find orchards, a recreated Roman street, petting corner, a live spring, ancient agricultural facilities and olive trees, vineyards and more.
Entrance cost: 45 NIS for child, 35 NIS for adult.
The Ein-Yael "Hands-on" Museum, Jerusalem (next to "Malcha" train station)
Telephone: 02-6451866
Free parking.
Courtesy: Ein Yael Museum.
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"The Luxury of France in Israel".
The Chamber of Commerce Israel-France,
and its President, Dr Daniel Rouach,
are pleased to invite you to a special Networking Conference
French Touch Event :
"The Luxury of France in Israel"
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