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Faith-Based Travel: 11::!AiL Land of Creation Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM
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.... · IN GOOD FilTH-AJVfJ . - - . . , • i! I. . __ 1 . [: GOODCOMPANY ,, 1 101 - . .. , - --~ -_-_:: •._·:-_:">::\ .. ·-"-~_t. .( - _•; .. ·-"·<-': - . ·::-'L---:;:.:r,·· . There'\;•a re11son_2014was the i;,estyear: ever for ·::- -, ,,; North American travel to Israel. Here. chu(ch- _ .. ,_/,,'; . .•. based tr~YEllEl[Sfioifan' experi~n{e li! churchexecutive.com FAITH-BASED TRAVEL I SRA EL • CHURCHEXECUTIVE 3 Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/,2018 7:01:00 PM THI 'llmlf .\ ·.••· · ·· · /;r.iEXMRIIENCE; I ;,1 '.~l~litfiftfil\!JnrJ think'·~ · ·_ ·· ··:;'·(:/<:·_·-:-•-<:-:·:?··;:·.. :,,, ,-·-·_·:- ' .... _. _.:.·~-~~------· .- ·,_,; ; -. " ... ·: , :_ j',. 1-, ,.1:··_,<"'-1_.,.::..~-.::.-.~:-~ , . .,_~ .. •. ·,, FC>f ·p~stots,Jrd:tlll!TC'.h. groups,. !sr,ael. is. ~er~ fh!!Jl,ili!e ,...;,Jf!~'feU11'-YsNP;f,"tqily ..•• , ' ; '~?~:,~litf )nth~se t~~P~ts,i~ a!~ea1:~107g;J~lt~,;:t~l?lyki:ri·;':\ :;:;_~;:. \ \, .• >~•i(~~( .. What you riligl)t not realize' isthat lsI11el has netcer'beeh a more p9pular 'desti~ation/"'. . ·; . ·:,:,:, -· th~ri itis tiglifnii~. Qr, hpw simple ttcafi lie to i!Iijp. a!tifi fhere.·0r:Mw:niµ~fi¢ah b,e or people of fa_it_h, the allure o~ a trip to Israel is timeless. To walk where Jesus walked, 7 things pastors F and to experience the Land of the Bible, is a monumental experience. rt is als.o an u_np_aralleled fellowship opportunity - a journey that can begin _well in probably don't know advance of the trip with \essoils focused on the biblical import_ance of going to Israel. Thus, making the bible come to life. about Israel These once-in-a-bfetime aspects are resonating in a big way with church-based travelers: Data shows that 2or4 was the best year to date for. North American travel to If :,1CL1\iC, ,:.:;qr;?_id~rf·~I · rip to _15-r·a.e,I ~- fc1· Is_rael -e.spedally a111ong_Catholics and Evangelicals. yourself. ;.:--c·ur· lc:i"11ily u1·\,vil11 ~-i g1·bUr=; of ch.Hd' m e_m!J e 1· s :=:. you j;'ciu·1~1,::: ·h(::12 iS ;J(,0L}Y $,1(2_r l"'igriv,1ay:C 01' exceller1L ··::iii ·1el1!/C k, C'ilcl ·:::km1e·stic" f,1 Qhl•S Here's why. ·:he c~ne1 COLn\ry ,.,vith Eilat lr'l l""1C s·outh". ::"h-J ---c ce :11 rh•c.; ·1qnh, 011 Far pastars, a trip to Israel Isn't just a anca-ln-a-lfatlmeuperlanoa-thare's rr1okr,; . 'SO value In pfnsaplnandapln. Yqi,_1 cn01i_se slips ma.ke Ttavelers to Israel often fall in love with the country. Many times, this affinity begins ~i"l.'i7cfrfds Of a~. ~j ":i Gilt: i\Shdod when a pastor travels to Israel alone, Or with family. cr1 [~,e iV1editerrau:•or.i anc J·cl n-c,c· J1cn The admiration is cont_agious, it seems, a_s the same pastors frequen_tly return every 75 inf'.21·11_ati0ri_2,I f:y l'.) ~211 (JL!l._iQn year or two with different groups of church members. Oflcn, the size of the group 16cctCd 10 rl'il,::'S traveling incre_a_ses wi_th every trip to Israel a pastor orchestrates. lrs:::.rn "...~0"•/•1.:1town ·e /\viv allCi 25 m lcs troill U1c The plannfnsprDCeSSls much simpler than yau nqhtthink. Booking th.rough a t_our operator th.at is very (amiliar with Israel, versus using a travel site s\lch as Expedia or Otbitz, is highly recommended. To this end, an extensive list of tour operators and travel agencies is available on line. l) Th_ere are lofo._of options for 9ettin·~- there Most tour operators and travel agencies do everything for t_he pastor and the church As ;i1-:.:irly 25 ~.o :7qn.;-tc,p fl ght.:; '? d2y gg "1·qrn group, so they have a cle·ar schedule. Typically, the trip is organized into a daily itinerary, f'fo; L'l ·Ame-1'ica to ls:·cel. nCr onl~/ abdar::i tailored by the pa_stor according to his church's needs. When planning is approached this 11atio172I a1_1·li,~e (1::L AL) lJ~ t also on P.i1 way, the entire process is surprisingly simple. DelL:i. Uriiied srld l/S ,£\.11- The first_step is simply reaching out to one of these providers. 1) IJ'~. ~.-?_hgrtgx f.1.ighJ t.h9_r,, Y()JJ.,n,_ight tti.i.n_k, 1he-lllllC8 prabablywan't be what yau upact. In many ways, ft will be_ ~"r°Orr"1 ~h:• U ·;_,~C:st CcaSt tb Te1· r.._vii.1 (h--e Many times, the Israel experience is more emotional than anticipated - eVe'n for fli~:hL takes 10 hours. That's s·~n·fica7t'y people of faith. This reaction is parti_cularly palpable a_s travelers sh_are thei_r experiences f,:.cst¼~ chin [' 21/i.:_l_ng frCTfl til:2 _U.-S_. ~p_sl with loved ones and chu·rch members back home via Facebook, TwitteT, Instagram and co·c·si: rn HcvVaii YouTube. Through photos, videos and m·ore, th_eir spiritual interactions with biblical sites come alive, in real time, keeping everyone engaged in this highly unique e_xperi_ence. t·there are 8.3111ifiio111srae11s. _Evc:11 L·1oi/:i1~ Additionally, the atmosphere in Israel might su·rprise many pastors and church Israel is ·;:he Jev,,ish S,:2,:e 2.5% of 1s1·:ce is groups. While seeing and experiencing holy places depicted in the Bible, the journey is framed in the context of a very advanced and modern country. In fact, Isra_el is home to more cellphones and laptops ·per capita than any other countr'y iil the World. (For more 4) Connec_tivit_y is ke~. In isr·c1e:I the1·t'.Cll'l'• surpr:ising facts, see the sid_ebar, right.) rnc,rc c;:c-llphgnQs _l),:JQkst::Jr,::s. _IJPWP.S. ,1,~c' Yau can experience a lot In a raasD1111ble amount of time. To get the full Israel experience, many groups opt for a seven-to-ro-day trip. Not only does this timeframe work well for many travelers' work schedules, Israel is a small 5) _l_s_r_9g_l .. i.~.~-c,.1::i_s;_i_·g~xe:d. '·'$_iHcp.n V - Rewrting by RaeAnn Slaybaugh churchexecutive.com FAITH·BASED TRAVEL· ISRAEL • CHlJRCfiE°XECUTIVE 5 Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM Israel: the planning process 10 tried-and-true tips for faith-based travelers If you want to ensure your Israel trip is as transformative as it can be (and so often is), it pays to plan well. To that end, keep these IO travel trips in mind, as gathered from many faith-based travelers before you. 1) Delaptel It might not make sense for a busy pastor to take the lead irt planning and organizing the trip. Instead, the pastot should consider appointing a lay le_ader to navigate the logistics; then, he can come alongside that individual and encourage church members to be part of the experience- to walk where jesus walked. (As you might imagine. it isn't a "tough sell.") In this respect,pftefl. the best approach a pastor can take is to confidently inform the congregation he's going to Israel. If h_e commits to the trip, others will follow. 2] Chciosaa datefoJ·tlm trip. As you settle on a tour length, be sure to allow three days for travel due to time zone changes. Many faith-based travelers ltave foun.d that a ro- to 12-days tour is ju_st righ_t; this allows for seven to nine days in Israel itself. 3) Consider tha cost and choasa a tour operator. Many faith-based traveler's are surprised at how affordable the trip can be. Even so, with good stewardship an ever-present priority for pastors and people of fai_t_h alike, it's mosl economical to book through a tolir operator who can arrange all the details in advance-an_d often for a much more reason.able p~ice t}:ian "going it alone." Frdrh transportation (UsU.ally buses for church groups) to meals. an inclusive approach to planriing the trip has proven cost-efficient for scores of church-based travelers. A comprehensive list of tour operators is available on line. Contact two or three tour Operators to discuss and bUild a basic itinerary. The one you feel mo_st comfortable working with is usually the right choice. Also enlist the tour operator's help in preparing prdtnotional materials for the trip. Readymade options might be available. As you vet the different tour operators, it's a good idea to have some destinations in mind. To get a great idea of What's available, Visit www.Iand-of-the-bible.com and www.holyland-pilgrimage.org. 6 CHURCHEXECUTIVE·.• FAITH·BA',ED TRAV~L; ISRACL churchexetutive.co!TI Received byNSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01 :00 PM 4) Kaep feH- travalars i"""lvad in tha pracass. It's a good idea to conduct an informational meeting to answer church members' questions about the trip. Also, be ready to register participants at this meeting. If a represent_ative from the tour operator can be on hand to help with both, that'S even better--'-just ask! Once people are committed to the trip, be sure to communicate wi_th them regularly about progress and pl_ans. Keep in mind that thes_e cornriluTlications should convey a sense of excitement, not just deliver the practical information they'll need. Even before you go uwheels up," an Israel trip represents an ,iitnazing opportunity for fellowship. 5) Canshlar tha weather - and pack accardlngly. Seasons overlap a bit, weather-wise, in Israel. Winters can be rainy, and even snowy (particula_rly in Jerusalem), but the weather is nfre and temperate through about Decern ber. Average temperatures in the summer (June through early .September) are in the So's and 9o's. Be prepared for some heat in Masada and Eilat: Temperatures often e·xceed rro degrees in the summer! From lat_e September to November, and from la_te March to ~fay - referred to as Mthe shouldersn - daytime temperatures usually hover· around 75 degrees in most of the country. Finally, don't forget your swimsuit! If the Dead Sea is on your itinerary, Winter is a bit less predictable. From December to ea_rly March, you yoli'll Yiant to pack waterproof shoes, too. might experience sun and re~s□:nable temperatures, or it might be severe and overcast. 8) D-mantatlc,n Is a lat slmplar tha:11 yail might think. You might When you pack for the trip, keep in mind that casual dress is the norm expect to have to round up a lot of paperwork in preparation for your trip for everyday sightseeing. This includes good walking shoes or sneakers, t6 Israel. However, U.S. and Canadian citizens only need a passport that's as well as layered clothing. For evenings in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, you'll valid for at least six months beyond their dat_e of arrival i_n the coun_try. want to pack eJe·gant casual clothes. And, if you plan to visit religious If you plan to say in Israel for three months or less. a visa is not required. sh_rine_s, be aware that _some require mod_est dre_ss; a_rrns and legs might ·These same conditions apply to non-U.S. or Canadian citizens. need to be· covered, and women might not be allowed to wear pants- only On the day you and your group depart, meet ea_rly and make sure a_ll skirts and dresses. travelers have their passports and tickets. m churchexe"cutive.com f/\lTH·8A'i£D TRAVEL: ISRAEL • CHURCH EXECUTIVE 7 Received by NSD/F ARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM , ·r . ~ ~-·•.-:-". '"- ., :., ..., ...... · ,, ~•;. 8 CHURCHEXECUTIVE • FAITH-BASED TRAVEL lSRAEL churche)(ecutive.com Received by NSD/F ARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM Rec.eived by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM 7] Be prepared far a pre-fli&f,t security Interview. (Sounds scary, but 9) Maney matters. It's a good idea to use your bank card to withdraw it shouldn't be.) Tf you're flying with EL AL Israel Airlines (or from Europe some Shekels - the Israeli currency - when you arrive at Ben Gurion on Arkia Israel Airlines or Israir), you will be asked a variety of questions Airport in Israel_. Eac_h Sheke_l is worth about 30 cents, but you can check when you check in for your flight Though some might seem not so the current exchange rate on1ine. You'll also find ATM machines all over politically correct, or strike you as intrusive, irrelevant or repetitive, the Israel, and credit cards are widely accepted. best approach is to keep your cool and go with the flow. Keep in mind that Additionally, small amounts of dollars or travelers' checks can be the questions are designed to pro~~ct you and your fellow passengers. exchanged at a ba_nk or your hotel. When you lea Ve Is"riel - no matter what airline you're taking-expect to go through an identical pro_c_ess. 10] It's easy to keep In touch with family and friends back hama Especially for a church group, involving those back home in the·experience B] CollS_fdmcamn,on healtJI concerns. \.Vha1 if! get sick?If you need to see is a priority. To that end, it's helpful to know that most hotels have free Wi a doctor while in Israel, check with your hotel concierge. Travel insurance Fi in the lobby, and some provide it free in the rooms.- Additionally, most (including medical co'verage) is always recommended. hotels offer business centers where travelers can access e·mall chc,che,ecll;~cived by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 roi':'oo PK'.f '""' .CHURCHEXECUTIV\ ReceivedbyNSD/FARARegistration _· n t .12/21/2-018 7:01:00PM ; ·'., - . ' ' ~-·; --, : ' = . ,~:. , . ,. ~- ~ ------•---•-==•--.;-CJOCl'00'000~~000Coool'oao· . .' ~ I __ .. ; :t ~~ ~u- ... .. 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Experiences yau can an,Vhava In Israel Visitors to Israel can certainly scuba dive. sky di-ve. go 'biking, parasailiilg, zip-hriingand·a lot more ... but church-based travelers can also expect singular, firsthand religious experiences that only a .trip to Israel can deliver. Especially ~or first-time travelers, th~ Dead Sea-frequently described as "amazing~ and ·specialn -comes highly recommended. Jerusalem and the Sea of Galilee are also cited as not-to-miss destinations. Fresh. dellclaus dlnl.111-alJ types af cuisine The freshness and variety of dining options in lsrael is a pleasant surprise for many travelers. You can find a McDonald's if ynU'd like; but, delicious vegetables and, frui_ts are widely available and highly recommended. At restau_rants, the cuisine is representative of a mix of cultures, ranging from offerings by top-rated chefs ta simpler, more traditional lunches. Tel Aviv is often compared ta New Yark in terms of dining aptiahs-varied and plentiful. And, as in the Big Apple, many Tel Aviv restaurants are open late. fa churChlixecutive.com FAICH·BASED TRAVEL· ISRAEL • CHURCHEXECUTIVE 11 · Received by NSD/F ARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM 12 CHURCHEXECUTM • FAITH·BASED TRAVEL: !SRAEL churchexecutive.com Received by NSD/F ARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM Received by NSD/F ARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7 :0 l :00 PM lt'a madem.Vmy madam. Some travelers imagine Ts_rael as mostly desert and a bit archaic. Not so - and not by a long shot Israel is the world's second-large·st cf ea.tor of TT software and systems. For all intents and purposes, it's "Silicon Valley East.n In terms of personal technology - critical for gro'ups of chutch-based travelers eager to stay connected wit_h laved ones at hom_e - you won't have a difficult time finding a Wi-Fi network, usually as close as the hotel lobby or your own room). And, if your data plan includes international coverage, your cell phone will very likely work in Israel. lt'aaafa. Every year, between 3 million and 4 million travelers visit Israel and return home again, safe and sound. More than 90 airlines fly to Israel, as well-,,- a further t~stament to its safety. Amor:tg them are as many a_s ro nonstop flights per day from North America on Air Canada, Delta, United and US Air. It'■ easy ta navlpte. Mo.st visitors to Israel don't expect it to be so. easy to get around. Even solo travelers have an easy time of it, as much of the sign age is in Engl.~s.h. BU.ses and trains ate widely available. Groups of travelers often have an even simpler time of it, as mast travel on a dedicated tour bus. The itinerary is typically prearranged by a tour ope'rator; all they need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the eXperieli.ce. Even so, life h_appens and people can get lost. If you do, it helps_to know that almost everyone in Israel knows English. They teach it in elementary school, even before 3rd grade. You'll also be relieved to find banks on just about every street corner. Simply~. it's life-chanslns- one common theme resonating through the testimonials of scores of church-based travelers is how deeply spiritual the travel experi_e"nce proved to be-,- even beyon.d what was expected.. Quite~ few·f~ith-ba_sed travelers describe the journey as .. life-changing." - Now that you've explored Israel digitally, con·sider the real deal. If you're like so many faith-based travelers, you're likely to fall in love with the country-and maybe even return again andaga:in to ex·perience, up cl_os_e, the holy places you've only read about in the bible.~ .- Reporting by RaeAnn Slaybaugh Pickles sho{J in the Ca_rmel Market. Tel Aviv (Phot_o tak~n by Dana Friedlander for the Israel Ministry of Tourism) churche:w:ecutive.com FAl-:-H-!lASEO TRAVEl ISRAEL • CHURCHEX!;:CUTIVE 13 Received byNSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM Received by NSD/F ARA Registration U 0 0 '. -·.. :, ·.' , .,' ,I . . ~ ... ;_, -.-- ..., _-_:;~- -C··a-=-a= /i~~~"~}J{l::).: Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM I - • ,a" • ' -•, · i BLOG COPY ...,_ Chapter 3 \-1...~------.,.._~---•·----. ····•"~---·-_J Israel: In good faith - and in good company There's a reason 2014 was the best year ever for North American trayel to Israel: It isn't a trip~. it's a spiritual experience. · This surprising country promises a range of unique experiences which people of faith can only experience in Israel. And, thanks to several extremely traveler'friendly traits, it's well within reach. Available now, Chapter 3 of the Faith-Based Travel: Israel eBook [link red text to: http://churchexecutive.com/imot] explores recommended sites and experiences for faith-based travelers. You'll learn ... • How easy it is to explore Israel - Whether going solo, with family or with a group, faith-based travelers will be surprised at how easy the country is to navigate, • A look at the cuisine - From traditional, casual - and always fresh! - options to world-class chef fare, a vast array of dining options is at your fingertips in this diverse country. • Good news for the tech-reliant traveler (and aren't we all?) - In Israel, it's easy to keep everyone back home involved in your experience. • 10 recommendf1CI sites and experiences for ~va!lg~l,caJJ! an.d cathoOcs jl'iN}J- including some truly amazing photography. Download the comprehensive Faith-Based Travel: Israel eBook now! [link red text to: http://churchexecutive.com/imot] the eBook now! 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Long lines and packed tables are a good sign,. but those aren't always reliable indicators: Some offer bites of culinary perfection, but others are popular but otherwise unremarkable places serving merely as a quick fix for busy shoppers, commuters, or workers on their lunch-break. Want to know which is which? Here's a list oftbe best places to grab street food in Israel right now. Abu Hasan (a.k.a. Ali !Camm) 1 Dolphin St. (OD the bill), Jaffa The only thing that polarizes Israeli puhlic opinion more than politics is hummus. Specifically, the question of which hummus place is the be.st in the country. There are many different genres of hummus, differing in their geographical origin and preparation. Most Israelis are partial to a specific style and have their all-time favorite hummus place-which they are usually very emotional about, shunning all others. I'm a devoted fan of Abu Hasan in Jaffa, and I like the originaJ branch on the hill on Dolphin St. (Th_ere are two more brai;,.cbes n~, and recently the first b_ranch outside of Jaffa opened in the Sarona open-air commercial center in Tel Aviv.) Always ~me early(wben the day's hummus is Hummus at Abu HasS2n in Jaffa Photo: liar gone, there is no more) and go for the meshulash (meaning Bakalu via Aickr triangle), a combo consisting of one-third hummus, one- third msabbaha and one third li,/(Egyptian broad beans). The service is quick and aggressive; you might sit next to strangers and you11 be done eating very quickly, with the next customer always breathing down your neck. Ahu Hasan works like a moving assembly line, but the taste is pure heaven. Fricassee 1.ebava 26 Yerusbalayim St., Tzfilt For nearly 30 years, Zehava Lagziel has been serving the perfect Tunisian sandwich in her hole-in-the-wall. Fricassee is a traditional kind of deep-fried bread from Tunisia, and the sandwich itself consists of a flavorful combination of tuna, harissa Tunisian bot chili pepper paste-a hard-boiled egg, and pickled lemon. Aside from Tunisian sandwiches, she also makes couscous., shakshouka, and sweet sfeJ?j. Apparently even Madonna ate there-in disguise-when visiting the northern holy · cityofTzfat. Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM Received by NSD/F.A.RA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01 :00 PM Sabich TcllerDic:ho¥II 2 Tchernidlowq Street, Tel Am Sabich Friscbman 42Priscb-n Street, TelA'riv Sabich is a pita stuffed withfried eggplant, hard-boiled egg,; (traditionally baminados, which are the brown eggs from Sephardi-style choleot), hummus, tahioi, and vegetable salad. Pickles, chopped parsley, and onions seasoned with purple sumac are usually added, as well as skbug(Yemeoite hot sauce) and amba-a thick yellow sauce containing pickled mangoes, fenugreek. and twmeric. Tel Aviv has quite a few good sabich s_tands, but the battle over which one is the best goes on: Is it the one on Tchemichovsky Street,, or maybe the one On Frischman? Frankly, it's hard to say. Efli-known as the city's top sabich maker-originally worked at Sabich Frischman. Later on be left to open his own stand on Tchernichovsky Street, but he has since left that place, too. Nowadays both places are Effi-less, but both retain his original style of sabich-making and loyal customers who swear no other place comes close to their favorite. Falafel Orion 14 Herz6ya St., Haifa The northern port city of Haifa, which is built on a mountain, has many great falafel joints, like Falafel Ha-Zkeoim or Falafel George. I particularly like Falafel Orion, locat'ed in the Hadar Hacarmel area, between the upper and lower city. Orion isn't for everyone, and it always polarizes opinions: Some people like their falafel green and well-seasoned, while Orion's Falafel is yellow, with no herbs added to the mix. Although some might regard the flavor as bland. true falafel eonnoisseurs know that Orion's falafel is in fact light, airy, and pure. The sides Orion offers are also fresh and simple: fresh cabbage salad, sauerkraut, sliced tomatoes, pickles, and of course tahini, hot sauce, and garlic sauce-no fancy salads, no hummus. Shawarma l!mil 33 Alleaby St., Lower city, Haifa Haifa is known as Israel's shawarma capital, and Shawanna Emil at the botto_m of the Arab neighborhood Wadi N",snas is the best you can get. Most shawarma places in the country use turkey meat, while Emil's shawarma Oike other shawarma stands in Haifa) is made out of veal meat and lamb fat. Emil, which bas operated since the 1960s, is all about the meat; they won't waste your precious pita-space with french fries or salads. The only sides you get are tomat~ and onions, and of course tahini -a minimalistic COmbo intended purely to enhance the flavor of the meat. Uri's Baguette 86 HeCbalutzSt., lleersbeba A baguette-sandwich is a staple of the Israeli soldier's lunch, but it's a far cry from what you would find in a Fren~ bou/angerie. First of all, the Israeli baguette is shorter than the French original and its texture resembles a roll or a bun rather than the crunchy French version. The variety of things lsraelis eat inside their baguettes may also be surprising. A classic Israeli baguette-sandwich will include anything from schnitzel or an omlette to shakshouka, meatballs, or an Asian stir-fry. Indeed, the Israeli baguette sandwich is the-larger version of the pita•sandwi.ch, and thus perfect for military-size appetites. Of course not only soldiers eat baguette.sandwiches for lunch. Any hungry individual might do so, and the best place to get them is located in the Negev, at Uri's Baguette, Beersheba's prime sandwich stand The thing to get at Uri's is a Tunisian sandwich. served either in a baguette or in a fricassee, or a Popeye omelet (you guessed it, it's a spinach omelet), served in a baguette or a pita. Azura 4 Ha-l!shkol S-. M•cb•ne V•hwlaMmbt, Jerusalem In 1952 Ezra Shrefler, Who made aliyah from Turkey, I !sraeli-sty!e baguettes Photo: Marcus Frieze opened a small food joint in Machane Yehuda market. Since via Fiickr then Azura chant,.ed locations a few times, and in the eatjy Received by NSD/FARA Kegistration Umt 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM 198os it returned to Machane Yehoda-the soul of Jerusalem's food scene-and became a fixture in the Iraqi market. Ao; the popularity of Machane Yehuda's food scene grew, so did Azura, which originally occupied one storefront and has grown to the next one as well Nowadays Ezra's children, and espe<:ially Eliran, have taken over. Of course, they serve hummus but thafs not what you reaDy come to Azu,ra for. You come for homemade dishes influenced by Turkish, Kurdish, and Iraqi cuisine, like kubbeh soup, mujadda.ra, the Sephardi Jewish version of sofrito, oxtail stew, and stuffed vegetables. Vltrina Sausage Grill 54 lbn Gwol St., Tel Aviv Contrary to what some might think, Israeli street food isn't just about authenticity and ethnic food. In fact, Tel Aviv's Vitrina is one of the best gourmet-sausage and hamburger joints you can find, anywhere in the world. This well designed bar Offers many. different kinds of ho~emade gourmet sausages and awesome trench fries, made out of potatoes and sweet potatoes and sprin.Jded with special seasoning and grated lemon peel. But the thing to order at Vitrina is undoubtedly the cheeseburger-made with Emmental and Roquefort cheese and served with arugula, onion jam. and relish. Obviously this option is more expensive than grabbing a falafel, and it's off the list of options for anyone keeping kosher, but there is absolutely no wonder the place is always packed, with a long line of drooling customers waiting outside. · A Vitrina_hotdog {Photo: Daniel Alexandelj "Vi.trina is not only the best street food stand in Tel Aviv, but probably in all of Israel." said La.or. ,.It is the perfect example of the development of Israeli street food from simple falafel joints to diner~style street food that is hard to find even abroad. ., Hummus Said The marlretplaee, Old Akim When visiting the beautiful and historical harbor city of Akko, one must eat at Hum.mus Said-considered by many:the best hummus place in Israel (as we mentioned earlier, there are a few contenders for the crown, and Said is definitely one of them). The flavor of Said's hummus is of the delicate kind (as opposed to the aggressive kind), almost drowning in delicious olive oil that's made in Said's own olive press. They also senre variations on the hummus theme, such ~ mashawshe (the Galilee version of msabbaha) and mahluta (a dish based on ful), and if you're still hungry in the end, you can get a refill. Note that even though Hummus Said is quite big, long lines can form during rush hour; the place opens at 6:oo a.m., and the earlier you get there, the better the chance yo~ won't have to wait. -Dana Kessler Like this artide? Sign. up for our Daily Digest to get Tablet Magazine S new content in your inbox each morning. Thi.'> ,1rtide ha..-. been .~ponsored by the Isr:iei Ministry of Tourism. fr>r mare grc;Jt Israel fnffel idea.~, ~•isit Israel: lnnd of Crrntiun. 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Wbm(~girl,tumii,:,.';l.y!ri;imOr,v Dirmion.Alldembmoe rsis. !'lmamllMWcst&~ t\"Wll:"lhitigttmlm1itntefor_Nmr£.a$t~~lalt•-.t.,tu,..?;ld_tbt~~ SU1c bll,-man,,!Np'?OcttnF~t!iu"ltdaie,.ia t:hcM"IU!(: ~ 'T'bt' poll~ tb.!an!y:jp(!?Cel1tof~5~~S:mldis..amlcmlrr1 ~td l.l:~~~,1.pos!:th~~o(d,_efS.~_Ol'ltbctothcriwid,-;~af '{fl:~lf0(sbl_,,~~~·-!P.~~ Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM By Dana Kessler Achziyland. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki /Akhzivland) Achziv is an ancient place Qn the Mediterranean coast of northern Israel, between Nahariya and the Lebanese border. And while its ruins date back to the Bronze Age, and it was considered an important commercial center during the Iron Age, we're actually more interested in the Hippy Age. The Seventies were the heyday of Achzivland (littps://www.facebook.com/pages/%D7%9E%D7%93%[)'!%99%D7%A0%D7%AA %D7%90%D7%9B%D7%96%D7%99%D7%91-Achziv-Land/8211403545676D3 J - a self proclaimed micronation which was founded near Achziv in 1971 by Iranian-born sailor and Palmach veteran Eli Avivi and his wife Rina. Although he endured much trouble with the authorities, 85 year old Avivi has been the president of Achzivland for more th.an 40 years (if you were wonderil)g - he is democratically elected by his own vote!), and the place even has its own mermaid-adorned flag. In the 1970s the place was a haven for artists, writers, hippies a.rtd other long-haired pot-s111o) Kibbutz Lotan (http://www.kibbutzlotan.com D If you're interested in Eco-tourism, Kibbutz Lotan (htt1rllen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotan. Israel] - a member ofthe European branch of the Global Eco Village Network - is the place for you. Located in the arid Arava Valley in southern Israel and founded in 1983 by Reform youth movement graduates, Kibbutz Lotan is one of the youngest Kibbutzim in Israel, and it has a small popu1ation of circa 150 people. Its inhabitants promote natural building, waste management, and environmental education, creating a community based on reform Zioni.st values and of COl!rse ecology. Tourists are invited to stay at Lotan's Eco Guest House, which offers practical .ecology workshops, a solar teahouse and a spa specializing in Watsu (Water Shiatsu) treatments. And right outside you have the beautiful desert to hike in. "In Kibbutz Lotan I met passionate people, full of faith and professional knowledge, which they share in a generous and open-hearted manner", gardener Yossi Lampel, who took a course at The Center for Creative Ecology at Kibbutz Lotan, told us. Kfar Kama and Rebanjya - Circassian villages in northern Israel One of the lesser-known minorities in Israel are the Circassians - religion-wise they are Sunni Muslims, but they are not Arabs, they arrived in the Middle East after being expelled from their homeland in the northern Caucasus. Nowadays about 4,000 Circassians live in Israel and are mainly Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM centered in two villages: Kfar Kama in the lower Galilee and Rehaniya, located north of Safed - both built in the late 19th century and both definitely worth a visit. Both villages have a museum for Circassian heritage, t_he larger one located in Kfat Kama fhttp://wwwcitcassianmuseum.co.il{). and of course restaurants serving their traditional cuisine. If you visit Israel during the summer, it's worth checking out when the annual Circassia.n Culture Festival takes place - it usually happens during July or August (the dates for 2015 haven't been advertised yet). The Salad Trail fhttp:l/www.salat4u.cg il/?t=PV&Ll 81 The desert is the last place you'd imagine growing vegetables, but you won't find more delicious vegetables than at The Salad Trail (http· /ltabletmag.rnm/j!_!wish:life,and:religion/159266/salad trai!)- a unique agricultural tourist attraction, that invites visitors to the Negev (of all places!) to experience the joy of picking vegetables with their own hands and eating them on the spot. The Salad Trail is a family business, which famer Uri Alon established almost ten years ago, in moshav Talmei Yosef in the north-western Negev desert. The idea was to close his commercial farm and re-open as a unique agricultural museum which offers guided tours for groups. The tours, which last between two and three and a half hours, offer various stations, in which visitors experience things like picking strawberries, radishes, giant cucumbers, colorful mini-peppers and white, yellow and purple carrots, visiting a spice greenhouse and learning about the health benefits of various spices and their medicinal use, making Bedouin Pitas and eating them while they're hot with various fresh green herbs, and even releasing carrier pigeons to the sky. Kids also get to run through the passion-fruit maze, befriend turtles and make environmental inst;lllations using potatoes. "It's very had to grow in the desert because there is not enough water and the ground doesn't have enough nutrients but we decided to take this land and from the desert to create a paradise", Alon told us, and indeed they did. Ramla fhttp://en.goramla.com/) R.1m.la - pronounced Raroleh in Hebrew- is a city in central Israel, about a 20 minute drive from Tel Aviv. For years it has been a neglected and run-down town, but it's a fun place to visit, be it for the colorful local market, to let the kids row a boat in the historical underground Pool of Arches wh.ich was built iii 789 AD or visit any of the other historical sites (The White Tower, The Franciscan Church etc.) and most importantly, to eat the most heavenly Msabbaha (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Msabbaha) at Hummus Halil in Ramla's Old City (http: //www.tripadvisor.com.au /ShowllserReyiews-g16002 7 4-d 22 23 331-rl 26220616-Halil Ramla. Central District.html), which is regarded by many as the best hummus joint in the country and the real reason Israelis 111ake the effort to vi.sit Ramla once in a whi.le .. And don't forget to keep Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01:00 PM some room for desert! Walking in the Old City the smell of Knafeh fhttp://en.wikinedia.org/wiki/Kanafeh) - a super-sweet desert made ofkadaifnoodles, filled with cheese and drenched in syrup - will undoubtedly tempt you. racob's Ladder Festival [http://jlfestival.mm Q If you like any form of folk music- from Bluegrass to world music - and you happen to be visiting Israel in May, Jacob's Ladder Festival is not to be missed. Jacob's Ladder us an annual international music festival organized by Menachem and Yehudit Vinegrad, who made Aliya from England to Kibbutz Machanayim in the 60s and were heavily influenced by the Folk Music Revival in Britain at the time. Since the first festival, which took place in 1978, it has changed various locations - all in the Galilee area. Today the festival takes place in the grounds of Nof G.inosar Hotel, on Lake Kinneret, just south of Kibbutz _Ginosar, as it has for mote than a decade. Each spring the Jacob's Ladder Festival offers a fun-filled weekend for the whole family,full of concerts, dance and music workshops, story tent, yoga, tai chi, swimming, crafts fair, parking and of course camping. Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/21/2018 7:01.:00 PM Rece_ived by NSD/FARA Registration Uni_t 12/?,i/2018 7:01:00 PM ------Expedia/Travelocity DI g It a I December 2015 I 1 I : :r,'.//\S M~DIA ------