If your in the neighbor, go kayaking.
by Grazina
To me Tel-Aviv is a place where the young and strong come to play at the Beach. The air may be 80 degree F, so the water also is 80 degree F. Nice for swimming, and boating as will as kayaking. I already had a tan so I didn't lay out on the beach. The stroll down the Beach one evening and thinking, I'm here in the Land of the Bible, and gathering all this in my thoughts. So nice.
Food
by traveloturc
Ottoman and arab influence is intense on the Israel Food that s why has great food. Most people are probably familiar with falafel -- fried ground chick peas served with salad in pita. Meat eaters will love shwarma, lamb sliced off a spit and served in pita (similar to Doner). Lots of other Mediterranean specialties like shishlik (shish kebab), baklava (sweetmeat made of dough, honey, and nuts) and moussaka (baked eggplant, minced meat, onion and parsley) will stimulate your taste buds.
The water in Israel is safe to drink; nevertheless, it is different from what you are used to and people with sensitive stomachs may want to stick to bottled water. Also, Israelis don't usually put ice in their drinks, so if you want some, ask for kerakh.
Keep in mind that not everything in Israel is kosher. Restaurants that are kosher serve either dairy or meat and close on Shabbat. The restaurant should have a Teudat certificate either in the window or available for inspection. Unless the menu or check says otherwise, tips are not included.
"Harold's Outdoor Unplugged Hoot"
by Jackiekg
Whilst the Tel Aviv Folk Club takes a summer break - there is an open invite to "Harold's Outdoor Unplugged Hoot"
Wednesday July 16
Wednesday August 6** & 20
Time: 20:00
Location: Park in Ramat Aviv Gimel opposite 5 Kashani Street.
Buses: 13 and 27 - get off at Shuster Center
Details: Harold - 055 66 00 84
Bring musical instruments, food & booze, chairs & blankets and NIS5 for security.
Free - all welcome!!!
**This is the eve of the Fast of Tisha B'Av - a day of mourning in the Jewish calendar. It is the anniversary of the destruction of the 1st and 2nd temples in Jerusalem. Therefore it will be an eve of solomn music.
Watch the Dizengoff Street Purim Parade
by Trillian2005
Everybody is dressed up as someone/something else and openly displays their weird side ;-) Have fun, sing, dance, be merry. Purim is similar to Carnival or Halloween, but has, of course, a different background. For more details read the story of Purim that can be found anywhere on the Internet.
Every year in February or March (variable).
Must see: The Blue Boy
Packing List
by Sharon
Basically what ever you need you can buy in Tel Aviv.
But in Summer time, dont bother to take any long clothes as its very very hot here.
Winters here are cold but not as in Europe thats for sure (and thx god for that). You're in big City... you've giot everything here.
But if you need some special medicins then better take care of that before your arrival ir check with your doctore about useing an abroad's prescription in other countries.
Also check in the Israeli health ministry web site. Basically i guess you can buy everything here though if you use very specail equipment then better have spare with you.