Jerusalem’s largest Artfest begins on September 5th, and runs for 2 weeks after that. With over 20 galleries, 27 exhibits, and well over 200 artists, the art festival will be one of Jerusalem’s largest, and most exciting events of the year. Exhibits will be displayed daily between 5am (I know you all want to get up that early) and 22:00 (10 pm – much better). The focus will be contemporary Israeli art.While it doesn’t seem all that exciting and exhilarating, we would definitely suggest checking out  in the next few …

Pop music icon Madonna landed in her private jet in Israel Sunday morning, ahead of her back-to-back concerts in Tel Aviv this week.
Madonna’s final two stops on her “Sticky & Sweet” tour will take place at Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park, on September 1 and 2.
In August, producers of Madonna’s concerts revealed details of her act at a press conference.A stage 18 meters high was prepared in May, included four hydraulic elevators and a 25-meter-long catwalk, which will extend from the stage into the crowd. Film clips and laser patterns will …

Event Date: September 12th, 2009
Event Duration: 1 Night
Cost: Unknown
Venue:: Modi’in (or Modiin) Israel. Venue unknown
Idan Raichel is one of the top Israeli artists. Of course I’m a bit biased, but he freaking rocks! His music, singers, talent, lights…really everything just makes concerts incredibly fun and amazing. I made it to 2 while I was in Israel and would go back for more in a minute, and I usually don’t listen to what most of his music is. I may or may not have ended up buying 2 CDs. Either way, …

Event Date:: August 26th
Event Duration:: 1 day
Cost:: Free until 6:30 > 20-25 NIS after that
Venue:: Independence Park or Gan Ha’atzmaut. Located near Ben Yehuda, close to the Old City, the American Consulate, Sheraton Hotel, Mamila Outdoor Mall. Literally in the center of Jerusalem
An event not to be missed. Currently in its fifth year, the Jerusalem Beer Festival will display over 100 different types of beer from Israel and around the world
Beer from premium breweries, boutique breweries and home made beers will be featured in a variety of flavors, including herb …