http://makeisrael.com Make the most out of your time in Israel Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:40:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Thinking of studying abroad in Israel? Haifa University is making the rounds at American schools over the coming weeks and may be stopping by a school year you. Click here to view their schedule. Having lived in Haifa, I can definitely say that it is an incredible place to spend ... http://makeisrael.com/haifa-university-coming-toa-school-near-you/ 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 ... http://makeisrael.com/jerusalem-artfest-begins-tomorrow/ After years of avoiding Israel due to security reasons, cruises have begun to make a comeback in Israel. These international cruises that regularly dock in Haifa or Ashdod are expected to bring over 40,000 visitors to Israel this year. Royal Caribbean's "Vision Of the Seas" carries over 2,500 guests, and ... http://makeisrael.com/cruises-begin-coming-back-to-israel-w-40000-guests/ As official or unofficial as it is, Vote7 has sparked a new debate on the 7 natural wonders of the world. With 28 contestants, the Dead Sea has fallen to number 16. Above it we can see Kilimanjaro, the Great Barrier Reef, the Black Forest, ... http://makeisrael.com/the-sea-one-of-the-7-wonders/ I got there by...: If you enter the old city in Jerusalem, find “Harovah” (the square) which is an open courtyard located in the Jewish Quarter, very close to the entrance to the Western Wall area. Ask around for it. From the courtyard, walk east on the north side of the ... http://makeisrael.com/heritage-house-jerusalem/ Wanna Date? I mean...The average palm tree produces 17kg of dates a year. Israeli palm trees produce over ten times as much - an average 182kg a year! http://makeisrael.com/wanna-date-israeli-date-trees-produce/ I got there by...: The 13 or the 20 bus to the end of the route in Givat Masua. Then walk down the hill and it will be the huge building on your right. The Judaean Guest House is a beautiful building in the outskirts of Jerusalem. It has close proximity ... http://makeisrael.com/judaean-guest-house-jerusalem/ Want to keep a blog for your friends, family, and parents while you are in Israel? Click on "Get your own Israel Blog" to get an awesome Israel blog that is like this website...but so much better! Check out our example Israel Blog: Emily's Example Israel Blog Username: Demo Password: Demo Login, mess with ... http://makeisrael.com/get-your-own-israel-blog/ I got there by...: Walk out of the central bus station, cross the street, and take a immediate right. You should be walking down a slight hill, not towards the intersection. After less than a minute, you will see a sign saying the Spring (Aviv in Hebrew) hostel directing you down ... http://makeisrael.com/motel-aviv-hostel-spring-hostel-eilat/ 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 ... http://makeisrael.com/madonna-arrives-in-israel-ahead-of-soldout-concert/