Halleluya! The Bridge of Strings festive inauguration brings to a close the 40th anniversary celebrations of Jerusalem's reunification
The festive event, complete with multimedia shows, pyrotechnics and live performances, will take place on 25 June 2008 at 20:00
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Two more World Heritage Sites in Israel:
The Baha'I Shrines and Gardens in Haifa and Acre
Director-General of the Tourism Ministry Shaul Tzemach: "International recognition of Israel's sites as World Heritage sites reflects the quality, importance and diversity of Israel's tourism product."
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Swords into Plowshares: The Isaiah Scroll and Its Message of Peace will be on view in the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum from May 19 through August 30, 2008
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel, the Israel Museum presents two major sections of the Great Isaiah Scroll – the most complete biblical Dead Sea Scroll document ever found and one of the world’s greatest archaelogical treasures in a special installation in the Shrine of the Book.
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The First Jerusalem International Chess Festival 29 – 31.07.2008
The first International Chess Festival will take place in Jerusalem. More than 500 contestants from countries like Poland, Russia, the Ukraine, France, Monaco, Belgium, England, Turkey and the United States of America, will take part in the Festival.
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Eilat Red Sea - "World of Underwater Images" 2008
Will host Photographers of the year from 10 countries
The competition will be held this year, fourth time in a row, from the 10th to 15th of November, 2008 at the Isrotel Yam Suf Hotel in Eilat, Israel. New categories will be added this year, such as: The best 5 Images, The best color print, Humor, Ecology& Nature care, Wrecks, Video Clip and a category for beginners.
Read more about the Eilat Red Sea "World of Underwater Images 2008"