Received By NSD/FARA Regi&mMK^Mt^M/2!Q®%> 05:00:45 PM u.s. Department of Justice Supplemental Statement Washington, DC 20530 Pursuant to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended
For Six Month Period Ending Aprti J?ff lO'i ^ (Insert date) I - REGISTRANT
(a) Name of Registrant (b) Registration No. S~^ft*f3
(c) Business Address(es) of Registrant
7^ 2^TH S7Kf£Ti Suire 30S
2. Has there beeh a change in foe information previously furnished in connection with the following? (a) If an individual: (1) Residence addressees) Yes • No • (2) Citizenship Yes • , No.D (3) Occupation Yes • No • (b) If an organization: (1) Name Yes • No ^ (2) Ownership or control Yes • No J^ (3) Branch offices Yes • No^, (c) Explain fully all changes, if any, indicated in Items (a) and (b) above.
IF THE REGISTRANT IS AN INDIVIDUAL, OMIT RESPONSE TO ITEMS 3,4, AND 5(a). 3. If you have previously filed Exhibit C', state whether any changes therein have occurred during this 6 month reporting period. Yes • No If yes, have you filed an amendment to the Exhibit C? Yes • No • If no, please attach the required amendment.
1 The Uxhibit C, for which no printed form is provided, consists ot a true copy ol Uie charter, anicics ot incorporation, association, and by laws ofa registrant that is an organization- (A waiver of the requirement to file an Exhibit G may be obtained for good cause upon written applicationtothe-Assistam Attorney General; National Security Division, US Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530)
FORM NSD-2 Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Revised 05/11 Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM J 6 (PAGF-2) 4. (a) rlave any persons c«ased acnlig aspartners, oflu^ directors orsimilar.officials ofme;re^isn^.'dtiring.tiiiis^ mc«th reporting period? Yes • No tSC If yes. furnish the following Jnformation:
Name: Position ;r^te;Cdra3^ion'En(l|cl
(b) Have any persons become partners, officers, directors or similar officials during this 6 month reporting period? Yes • No If yes. furnish the following information; Name Residence Address Citizenship Position Date Assumed
5. (a) Has any person named in Item 4(b) rendered services directly in furtherance of the interests of any foreign principal? Yes • No If yes, identify each such.person and describe the service rendered.
(b) During this six month reporting period, has the registrant:hired as'employees or in:any other capacity any persons who rendered or will render services to the registrant directly in mrthcrjoce of the interesKof any foreign principal(s) in other than a clerical or secretarial^ or in a related or similar capacity? Yes^S No Sf^ Name Residence Address Citizenship Position Date Assumed
' (c) Have any employees or individuals, who have filed a short form registration statement, terminated their employment or connection with the registrant during this 6 month reporting period? Yes • No ^ If yes, furnish the following information: Name Position or Connection Date Terminated
(d) Have any employees or individuals, who have, filed a short form registration statement, terinim^^eirrepmie^gh with any foreign prihcfr^l during this frmont h reporting period? Yes O No O If yes; furnish the following information: Name Position or Cohriectipn Foreign Principal Date Terminated
6; Have short form registration statements been filed by all of the persons named in Items 5(a) and '5(b) of me supplemental Statement? YesO No [1 If no, list names of persons who have not filed the required statement.
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II - FOREIGN PRINCIPAL 7. Has your connection vvith any; foreign principal ended during this 6;month reporting p Yes • Nb£*k. If yes, furnish the foliowihg infohnadon: Foreign Principal Date of Termination
8. Have you acquired any new foreign principal(s)2 during this 6 month reporting period? Yes • No JJj£ If yes, furnish th following information:
Name and Address of Foreign Principal(s) Date Acquired
9. In addition to those named in Items 7 and 8, if any, list foreign principal(s)2 whom you continued to represent during the 6 month reporting period.
10. (a) Have you filedexhibit s for thenewly acquifedToreign principal 8? Exhibit A3 Yes • No • Exhibit B4 Yes • No • If no, please attach the required exhibit.
(b) Have were.been;any changes inthe ExW foreign prihcipal whom you represented during this six month period? Yes • No • If yes, have you filed an amendment to these exhibits? Yes • No • If no, please attach the required amendment.
2 The term "foreign principal" includes, in addition to those defined in Section .l fekqffte-A^ supervised, directed; con^ foreign-rKjlA'cat pa^ (SeeRule 100(a) (9)). A-regisUarrt who represents more than o'w foreign principal me.staterhents he files under the Acl OTly, those "princip^ is not eTrmWto claim exemption umier Section 3'of tie Act- (See Rule 208.) •3 The Exhibit A. ivhtch is fiied on.Form NSD-3, sets forth the information required to be dbcjr^d conccrning'each .foreign;principal. 4 The Exhibit B, which is filed on Form NSD-4, sets forth the information concerning the agreement or understanding between the registrant and the foreign principal. Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM J ° (BAGE4) III - ACTIVITIES 11. During this 6 month reporting period, have y ou engaged in any activities for or rendered any services to any foreign principal named in items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement? Yes M No •
If yes, identify each foreign principal and describe in full detail your activities and services: JStML AA'^'Wy OF 7DUY 12. During this 6 month reporting period, have you on behalf of any foreign principal engaged in pblitical'activity5 as defiried;below? Yes • No$^ lfy.es, identify each such foreign principal and describe in full detail all such political activityi indicating; among other things, the relations, interests and policies sought to be influenced and the means employed to achieve this purpose. If the registrant arranged, sponsored or delivered speeches, lectures or radio and TV broadcasts, give details as to dates, places of delivery, names of speakers and subject matter. 13. In addition to the above described activities, if any! have you engaged in activity on your own behalf which benefits your fdfeigh.prineipal(s)? Yes • 'No*Eh If yes, describe fully . ,5 "Political activity," as defined in Section l(o) of the Act, means any activity tba! the person engaging in believes will, or that the person intends to, in any way influence any agency or official of the Government of Ihe United States or any section of the public within the United States with reference to formulating, adopting or changing the domestic or foreign policies of the United States or with reference to poiiiu'cal or public interests, rxilicies; o r relations of agoverrimerit of aforeign country or a fefcign polecat rjarty. Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM (PAGE 5) IV-FINANCIAL INFORMATION 14. (a) RECEIPTS-MONIES During this 6 month reporting period, have you received from any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statementjOr from any other source,.for or in the interests of any such foreign principal, any contributions, incomeor money either as compensation or otherwise? Yes No • If no, explain why. If yes, set forth below in the required detail and separately for each foreign principal an account of such monies.6 Date From Whom Purpose Amount AllM I FCe- fbd. ' j3g poo. Total (b) RECEIPTS - FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN During this 6 month reporting period, have you received, as part of a fundraising campaign7, any money on behalf of any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement? Yes • No If yes, have you filed an Exhibit D8 to your registration? Yes • No O If yes, indicate the date the Exhibit D was filed. Date (c) RECEIPTS-THINGS OF VALUE During this 6 month reporting period, have you received any thing of value9 other than money from any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement, or from any other source, for or in the interests of any such foreign principal? Yes • No ^ If yes; furnish the following information: Foreign •Principal; Date Received Thing of Value Purpose 6,7 A registranti s wdjqireil'^^m^jbit P. if he collects o{;i<^yB;.eg^]^o^;Ioar^n!og)ey^ or other things of value for aforeign principal, as part of a fundraising campaign (Sec Rule 201(e)) 8 Ah Exhibit D, for which no printed form is provided, Sels forth an account of money collected or received as a lesult.'bfa^findiwsing campaign and transmitted for principal 9 fhings'df value '-include but arehot limited to gifts,interest free loahs,;experise freetravel; favored stockpurchases, exclusive rights,favored treatment oyer competitors,, "kickbacks," and the like. Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM (PAGE 6) 15. (a) DISBURSEMENTS-MONIES ' ' ' " ~~~ During this 6 month reporting period, have you (1) disbursed or expended monies ih connection with activity on behalf of any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement? Yes • No fSj^ (2) transmitted monies to any such foreign principal? Yes • No If no, explain in .full detail why there were no disbursements made on behalf of any foreign principal. If yes, setfprth below ii»^''l^uiii^'dto^I.|^sef»?^y for each foreign prirtcipai an account of such monies, including Date To Whom Purpose Amount Total Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM (PAGE 7) (b) DISBURSEMENTS-THINGS OF VALUE During this 6 month reporting period, have you disposed of anything of value10 other than money in furtherance of or in connexion with activities on behalf of any foreignprincipa l named in Items 7,8, or 9 of this statement? Yes • No ^ If yes, furnish the following information: Date Recipient Foreign Principal Thing of Value Purpose; (c) DISBURSEMENTS-POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS During this 6 month reporting period, have you from your own funds and on your own behalf either directly or through any other person, made any contributions of money or other things of value11 in connection with an election to any political office, or in connection with any primary election, convention, or caucus held to select candidates forpolitica l office? Yes • No^ If yes, furnish the followinginformation: ; Date Amount or Thing.of Value Political Organization or Candidate Location of Event 10, II Things of value include but are not limited to gills, interest free loans, expense free travel, favored slock purchases, exclusive rights, favored treatment over competitors, "kickbacks." and the like. Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM (PAGES) V - INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS 1 o\ (a) During this 6 month reporting period, did you prepare, disseminate or cause to be disseminated any informational materials?12 Ye5;jSj" No • lfYes,goto Item 17. (b) If you answered No to Hem 16(a), do you disseminate any material in connection With your registration? Yes. • No • If Yes, please forward the materials disseminated during the six month period to the Registration Unit for review: 17. Identify each such foreign principal. XS &A£ L M IN l STRy Of TDU & $M (\ M CTT > 18. During this 6 month reporting period, has any foreign principal established a budget or allocated a specified sum of money to finance your activities in preparing or disseminating informational materials? Yes No • If yes, identify each such foreign principal, specify amount, and indicate for what period of time. russet- Mirdi sTT^y op T^MSm PAYS A MONTRAuy {UTAitieK. 19 . During this-6 m* materials include the use of any of the following: ^Radio.or TV broadcasts 13 Magazine or newspaper D Motion picture films ^.Letters or telegrams • Advertising campaigns ^ Press releases • Pamphlets or other publications pCLectures or speeches i^Otiier (specify) M£X>lPr gv/€N/T~^ Electronic Communications ^ Email • Website URL(s): ^Social media websites URL(s): >facg-.r30o\c-/^o israiii H*Other (specify) -fT^lffCr 20. During tliis 6 month reporting period, did you disseminate or cause to'be disseminated informational materials among any of the following groups: C] Public officials ($ Newspapers O Libraries • Legislators ^ Editors. • Educational institutions • Government agencies • Civic groups or associations • Nationality groups • Other (specify), ___ 21. What language was used in the informational materials: [^English • Other (specify) _ 22, Did you file with the Registration Unit, U.S. Department of Justice a copy of each item of such informational materials disseminated or caused to be disseminated during this 6 month reporting period? Yes P No 12" 23. Didi you labeleach;item of such informatidnM materials with me statement required 4(b) of the Act? Yes p No • 12 The term informational materials includes any oral, visual, graphic, written, or pictorial information or mnner of any kind, including that published by means of advertising, books, periodicals, newspapers, lectures, broadcasts, motion pictures, or any means or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce or otherwise. Informational materials disseminated by an agent of a foreign principal as part of an activity in itself exempt from registration, or an activity which by itself would not requite registration, need rot he filed pursuant to Section 4(b) of the Act Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM (PAGE 9) VI - EXECUTION In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1746; the undersigned swear(s) or affirm(s) under penalty of perjury that he/she has (they have) read the information set forth in this registration statement and the attached exhibits and that he/she is (they are) familiar with the contents thereof and that such contents are. in their entirety true and accurate to the best of his/her (their) knowledge and belief, except that the undersigned make(s) no representation as to truth or accuracy of the information contained1 in die attached Short Form Registration Statements), if any, insofar as such information is not within his/her (their) personal knowledge. (Date of signature) (Print or type name under each signature or provide electronic signature'1) 11^2.0 n- hiURtTH LGU/ZA Myc^s 13 This statement shall be signed by the individual agent, if the registrant is an individual, or by a majority of those pam functions, if the registrant is an organization, except that the organization can, by power of attorney, authorize one or more individuals to execute this statement on its behalf Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Hi Just aR£lr»i¥ed£^J>J8i^ Weill Associates. Don't forget to add [email protected] to your address book so we ft be sure TO land in your inbox! You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. THE LATEST TRAVEL NEWS FROM ISRAEL ISRAEL MINISTRY OF TOURISM NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA www.goisrael.com .MEDIA CONTACTS:. ii rn>i ess M& tzL Jerry Adler Israel: Gove'nment Tourist Office This November is already shaping Tell 416-964-3784, up to be one of the most exciting " ext. 24 months ever for travelers in Israel, •' Rdss.B'eifer. with new exhibitions and festivals "Geoffrey 'Weill taking place throughout the country. Tel:- 8'66-PR-'WEILL- We hope to welcome travelers of all tastes and interests to explore ISRAEL Israel's wide range of attractions GOVERNMENT TOURIST this year. I OFFICES IN NORTH AMERICA 'CANADA Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2< Canadian travelers to arrive in egistgat'i | Israel and experience the new array of events and cultural happenings taking place across the country. Travelers arriving in Israel this month will find a diverse range activities, historic sites and modern attractions unlike anywhere else in the world. Israel Minister of Tourism Dr. Uzi Landau welcomed U.S. superstar Paula Abdul to Jerusalem this week on her first ever visit to Israel. Her tour, sponsored by the Ministry, includes Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Galilee and Tel Aviv. 1 The Annunciation, a rare fresco created by Italian artist Sandro Botticelli during the Florentine Renaissance period in 1481, is on display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem now through January 2014. On special loan from the Ufftzi Gallery in Florence, Italy in honor of Israel's 65th anniversary, the rare eight-by-eighteen-foot fresco was originally displayed over the entrance of San Martino della Sea la hospital in Italy. 1 Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2(|^§To5^ISB A newy works < architect Bruno Taut is on display at Tel Aviv's Bauhaus Center now through November 25. The exhibition features sketches, photographs and insight into the late architect's creative world. Tel Aviv was officially named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010 for its collection of more tha n 4,000 Ba uha us a nd Internationa l-style a rehitecture. www, ba uha us-center. com Mmtmm mmtm m mi @m « mmi Theannual Jerusalem Knights Festival will feature a diverse selection of musical concerts, dance performances and medieval entertainers in the Old City of Jerusalem every Thursday this November. Visitors can enter through the Old City's Jaffa Gate and stroll through the city's winding cobblestone streets past dance and theater performances. The festival will also include a "Knights' Fashion Show,'' simulated knight battles, a large knights' bar and dance arena in the style of the Middle Ages, as well as a traditional crafts market, www.ierusalemknishtsorg.il/index.html mmmmwD imz The third a nnua I Eila t j International Half Desert Marathon will draw hundreds of athletes from Isra el a nd a round the world ^ I, . - • " to the Red Sea city of Eilat, November 29, 2013. The half marathon will bring participants though the Negev Desert's breathtaking scenery, including I the picturesque Holland Forest, Roded Creek, an old gold mine in theTuehin Valley and the foothills of the Shchoret Mountain, http:/ /desertrun.co.il/index.php/en/homeen Cyclist enthusiasts from around the world will arrive in Israel for the first-ever Gran Fondo Giro d'ltalia cycling tour along the contours of the Dead Sea, December 13, 2013. The event is organized by the Giro XV. d'ltalia cycling club in the "Gran 59 Fondo" racing style, taking r participants through the Dead Sea region's breathtaking landscapes and natural wonders. The tour will include a 96.3-mile course and cycifteg^dhBysr^lWj^^ R A^A ro.iU/en Volcano Park features a model volcano, eruption simulations and hiking trails amongst the site s ba sa It rocks in northern -..r.=se3£S^^i $2§tp Israel's breathtaking Golan mi MHWi Heights. The park hosts guided 1 1 m- DC 2S« JERUSALEM'S KM as •HlllllltSfeMMK A new exhibition showcasing the history of Israeli architecture, entitled "Aircraft Carrier: American Ideas and Israeli Architectures," is on display at the 3 Israel Museum in Jerusalem now through January 3, 2014. Initially displayed at the Israeli Pavilion at the 13th International Architecture exhibition of the Venice Biehnale in 2012, the exhibition explores the dramatic changes in Israeli architecture beginning in 1973, focusing on the influence of the United States, and features architectural photography, sculpture, and installation, www.english.iminet.org.il/ TOP -.•^iWja:'fc"t,v.'l Jerusalem's Bible Lands Museum recently unveiled "Book of Books," a new exhibition featuring the most important biblical texts ever to be seen in Israel, on display now through May 2014. The Sl MM exhibition traces the Jewish roots of Christianity and the dissemination of monotheistic faith, and features fragments from the Septuagint, the earliest New Testament Scriptures, exquisite illuminated manuscripts, rare fragments of the Cairo Geniza and original pages from the Gutenberg Bible www.blmi.ors -,i v.{-', -V 'TO**$i "id? Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2j017 05&0.:45%M; 3fiH Departures masazirj namea%£&rrMrestaurants and one-of-a-kind boutiques that have settled there ih the last several years," ranking Jaffa alongside Paris' Le Mara is neighborhrjod and Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. A joint initiative of the Israel Ministry of Tourism and Jerusalem Development Authority, new handicapped-accessible tours of the Old City of Jerusalem are now available online at www.goisrael.com. The online brochures includes routes through the Jaffa Gate and Zion Gate, The Jewish Quarter, The Temple Mount Compound and The Via Dolorosa, and feature specific accessibility information for each site. Geoffrey Weill Associates At^igndlinfwmgtiqha Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're reS««firi\!iedeByil]b^£)«l?AIfcA RfegiBt^ittft ^ft^T/^O/SCPf^rBf^f^S2^1 your continued interest in receiving email from us. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. Q "9 © 1 MINISTRY OF TOURISM NORTH AMERICA .ii! .. ' ' -^ui PRESS RELEASE PAULA ABDUL MEETS ISRAEL MINISTER OF TOURISM, DR. UZI LANDAU Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Reci '0:45 PM New York - November 1, 2013: Israel Minister of Tourism Dr. Uzi Landau welcomed U.S. superstar Paula Abdul to Jerusalem this week on her first ever visit to Israel. Her tour, sponsored by the Ministry, includes Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Galilee and Tel Aviv. For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Betfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, N.A. - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES ° NORTH AMERICA Canada ° Director: Ami Allon ° 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod • 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Carlin ° 404-541-2770 Chicago - Director: Omer Eshel ° 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates RecefredttjFM^ WRfflLffltfiT85:00:45 PM T-» • , ^Additifnai in tarnation available at th e Departmen t of Juslice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're re&eeea^deBy iN&D^F AJfcAc Rtegi8t!p»tki»h ^ft^TfSftrimVffi^S&ffyf- your continued interest in receiving email from us. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. PRESS RELEASE PAULA ABDUL CELEBRATES BAT MITZVAH ISRAEL r^pv&a^&o ® New York - November 6, 2013: American pop culture icon Paula Abdul celebrated her Bat Mitzvah this weekend in the northern Israeli city of Safed, ancient birthplace of the Kabbalah. Abdul has spent 9 days touring the country, visiting Jerusalem, the Galilee, the Dead Sea and Tel Aviv. During her stay in the capita I she was received by President Shimon Peres and met with Minister of Tourism, Dr. Uzi Landau. The dancer, singer and former American Idol judge said that "this visit has been the most magnificent trip I've ever taken...magical and emotional." A Bat Mitzvah is the coming-of-age ceremony that Jewish girls usually celebrate at the age of 12 (a boy's Bar Mitzvah is held at age 13) - but a Bar or Bat Mitzvah can be undertaken at any age after that. "Holding the ceremony in the tranquil and historic atmosphere of the picturesque 15th-century Abuhav Synagogue in Safed," says Haim Gutin, Israel Tourism Commissioner for North and South America, "held special signifcance for Ms. Abdul - for Safed is one of the four holy cities of Judaism, along with Jerusalem, Tiberias and Hebron.'" Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM For more information about travel to Israel) visit www, goisra el .com. Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belter at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, NA - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES ° NORTH AMERICA Canada ° Director: Ami Allon ° 416-964-3784 Los Angeles » Director: Eliezer Hod " 323-658-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Carlin ° 404-541-2770 Chicago » Director: Omer Eshel ° 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is dissemin ated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Addition al information availabte at th e Departmen t of Ju stice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're fQsMmiMqtyimfW ffe&sfitaftift fMtir^2tt/5OT7^!t^?45QP?vr1 your continued interest iri receiving email from us. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. MINISTRY OF TOURISM NORTH AMERICA PRESS RELEASE ISRAEL TOURISM MINISTRY WINS FOUR 2013 ADRIAN AWARDS "The Oscars' of Tourism Marketing" I daMnMjreptflmrac I i it Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD tio 72017 05:00:45 PM .\1>VKN TuHK Irtn .(butt Ixmrt Rnrvpr* tUt fa if ins h i S3 L vattqtupttlitiiil crajlt New York - November 25, 2013: The Israel Ministry of Tourism North America has won four Adrian Awards for its work in promoting tourism to Israel, it was announced today in New York. Adrian Awards are considered the gold standard in tourism-related marketing and are presented annually by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) at a gala ceremony in Manhattan. The four awards were for the following projects: • GOLD AWARD: 15-page feature on Tel Aviv in the November 2012 Hemispheres magazine, including the cover. Hemispheres is the in-flight magazine of United Airlines, read by 2 million passengers monthly. o GOLD AWARD: 11-page feature on Tel Aviv in theOctober 2013 issueof National Geographic Traveler magazine, the glossy travel magazine of the National Geographic Society (readership 1.8 million) • GOLD AWARD: 27-page feature in Israel, including the cover, in the November 2012 of OUT magazine, America's #1 magazine for the LGBT community (readership 507,000) • SILVER AWARD: "Israel Travel Agent Academy," an educational online course for travel agents The three magazine articles were produced with considerable guidance and hosting assistance from the Ministry of Tourism and its public relations counsel; the "Israel Travel Agent Academy" was funded by the Ministry, and developed by the Ministry's staff and outside public relations counsel. "Every time we win one of these awards," says Haim Gutin, Israel Tourism Commissioner for North and South America, "it is proof positive that our marketing activities are aimed in the right direction, and it is both very positive and very encouraging." For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, N.A. - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES ° NORTH AMERICA Canada » Director: Ami Allon • 416-964-3784 Los Angeles » Director: Eliezer Hod » 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta - Director: Eyal Carlin ° 404-541-2770 Chicago« Director: Omer Eshel» 312-803-7080 Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Geoffrey Weill Associates Receivedf%tM8J^MiRA^^ :00:45 PM Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Hi, just a Weill Associates. Don't forget to add [email protected] to your address Dook so we*in5e surerto land in your inbox! You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. ffl THE LATEST TRAVEL NEWS FROM ISRAEL ISRAEL MINISTRY OF TOURISM NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA www.goisraet.com MEDIA CONTACTS: ^mmm >T« 7m M& mwra " WEILL 866-PR-WEILL 1 7'/ie» winter season is a truly special time to visit Israel, with Israel Ministry of travelers from around the world Tourism Northeast USA arriving to celebrate the holiday 21-2-499-5647 festivals taking place in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and from Haifa and the Galilee in the north ISRAEL to the Dead Sea and Eilat in the GOVERNMENT south. TOURIST OFFICES IN NORTH AMERICA I would like to wishyou and your families a joyous holiday season, SOUTHERN USA and I look forward to welcoming Atlanta you in Israel in 2014. Eyai. Ca rlin; Director ,.454=541-2770 MIDWESTERN USA Crficago - ©Ml® §HOSram-IMS C Omer Eshel, Director W 312-803-7080 m340,00 0 tourists from around the world arrived in Israel in October 2013, WESTERN USA a 12% increase compared to October 2012 and a new all-time high for Los.Anseles1' the month. Also, approximately 551,000 tourists arrived in Israel between ' Eliezer Hod,. Director1. i September and October 2013, a 3% increase compared to the same 323-658-7463 Israel will host a selection of unique marathons and running competitions for athletes of all levels in early 2014, including the Jerusalem International Marathon on March 21 and the | Tel Aviv Samsung Marathon on February 28. Other events include the Sea of Galilee's International i Tiberias Marathon on January 10; Israman and Ironman competition in Eilat, January 17; a nd the Dead Sea's Ein Gedi Experience half marathon, February 7 8. Jerusalem has been named one of the "Top 10 Destinations on the Rise in the World" as part of TripAdvisor's annual [ Traveler's Choice Awards. Jerusalem placed number four on the list after such cities Havana, Kathmandu and Cusco. NififA • American hip-hop music artist 50 Cent arrived in Israel for the first time ever last month, where he is pictured, at right, alongside Dan | Tel Aviv General Manager Etai Eliaz. 50 Cent's arrival follows visits by Paula Abdul, Tom Jones and Rihanna in Israel this year. EREOMrTeE-SllWrP Jerusalem's annual Hamshushalayim Festival will feature live music, theater and dance performances, nighttime I walking tours and culinary events, December 19-21. The Hamshushalayim Festival will also offer travelers free j entrance to museums and cultural centers in Jerusalem, including the Israel Museum, Museum on the Seam and the Bible Lands Museum, www. itra vet jerusa lem. com With the expected 2014 expansion of new low-cost flights connecting Europe and Israel, Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv recently opened an additional pas&^ft^nB^n\^J^ARA R on ni 7720 ^f&^mssmimmm, HOW* launch of UP, a new aviation brand offering low-cost flights to and from five European destinations, including Berlin, Budapest, Kiev, Prague and Lama ca. ^>N^^^jfi^^^^^^gr^^^^^ Acre's Uri Bun seafood restaurant was recently named one of "Travelers' Favorite Fine Dining Restaurants - Middle East" as part of TripAdvisor's Travelers Choice 2013 Awards. The list describes Uri Buri as having "great seafood with clever and tasty combinations." 3 www. tripa dvisor, com / Tra velersC hoice m A new series of exhibitions, entitled "4 x 4: Four Exhibitions, Four Months," is oh display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem now through April 2014. The series includes four different showcases of contemporary art, including: "Collecting Dust," featuring 45 works by contemporary Israeli artists; a showcase of works by Israeli artist Gideon Geehtman; "Out of Body: Fragmentation in Art," featuring 200 works of art within the subject of human body parts; and "Squeeze: Video works by Mika Rottenberg." www.imi.org.il IS A new exhibition showcasing a collection of contemporary wedding gowns inspired by Jewish communities around the world is on - display now through February 2014 at the V Beit Hatfutsot Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv. The exhibition boasts 13 different wedding gowns with handmade embroidery created by recent graduates from Israel's Shenkar School of Art alongside preliminary sketches of each piece, www.bh.ora.il l-L HAIH EUMtQF/A'RTiy RE'A HI A new exhibition showcasing works by French-American artist Marcel Duchamp, entitled "100 Years of Readymade," is on display at the Haifa Museum of Art through February 9. The exhibition traces Duehamp'slegacy and <_ his influence on the work of the 37 assembled Israeli and international artists in the realm of "readymade" art, including sculptures, found items'; and consumer products, www.hma.org.il Geoffrey Weitl Associates •iififpfmgiigpakmg .*•;. A'Mti^lJj^i^thna^lgpiea^^e^ixilM^tMJSs^ees'* Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're reS^fioVedrfiy ^SDi^A^rf&gfStoti^ your continued interest in receiving email from us, ' You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. oso Q A ''iMfllM'.|:S--T:R"f"0"if-;,T'0'!0'.R I S M PRESS RELEASE THOUSANDS OF ISRAEL-BOUND TOURISTS EXPECTED TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN BETHLEHEM AND NAZARETH ,~1 ' 2 r 3# • «•:.•:(«: Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth Christmas Tree in Nazareth Town Square New York - December 3, 2013: Tens of thousands of tourists from around the world will be arriving in Israel in the coming weeks to celebrate Christmas in the land where Christmas began, says Haim Gutin, Israel Tourism Commissioner, North and South America. Churches throughout Israel will hold services celebrating Christmas on December 24 and 25. Orthodox churches will celebrate Christmas on January 6 and 7. Major Christmas events will take place in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and the Galilee city of Nazareth, Jesus's hometown. BETHLEHEM DECEMBER 24-25 For Christians vacationing in Jerusalem, Israel's Ministry of Tourism is offering free 24-hour shuttle service to nea rby Bethlehem. Buses will leave according to demand from Jerusalem's Mar Elias McfiR^ei(v^#^tN«tt^^Si^l?t2rir); ^J3#^eharrte Ma«e^S Tickets for Midnight Mass in Bethlehem can be requested anytime before December 17 at http: / /cicts.ors /def ault.asp?id=739 NAZARETH DECEMBER 11-15 The annual Christmas market takes place in the hometown of Jesus from Wednesday, December 11 through Sunday, December 15. Located near Mary's Well, the traditional Christmas market sells Christmas decorations and gifts. The annual lighting of the Nazareth Christmas Tree takes place at dusk on December 11 adjacent to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. DECEMBER 24 3:30PM: Traditional Christmas Parade through the main streets of Nazareth with thousands of participants including members of youth movements and leaders of a variety of Christian denominations. The parade ends at the plaza in front of the Basilica of the Annunciation. 5:30PM: Fireworks (sponsored by the Israel Ministry of Tourism) mark the opening of the festive Christmas celebrations. 7PM: Christmas Mass in the Basilica of the Annunciation DECEMBER 25 All Catholic Churches celebrate Mass, with the first at the Basilica of the Annunciation at 700AM. At 10AM, a festive Mass will take place. To know more, visit the Franciscan Christian Information Center website at www.cicts.org. More information is also available at a variety of sites, including www. holy la nd-pilg rima ge. org (for Roman Catholic visitors) and at www. eoisra el. com / Evng (the Israel Ministry of Tourism's dedicated site for Evangelical visitors). MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Better at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, N.A. - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES » NORTH AMERICA Canada » Director: Ami Allon » 416-964-3784 Los Angeles » Director: Eliezer Hod ° 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta - Director: Eyal Carlin ° 404-541-2770 Chicago ° Director: Omer Eshd • 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/2072017 05:00:45 PM You're reEeP^irMe4.Bi3i WSSMhhMArRGgi^ifmC*^^ your continued interest in receiving email from us. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. © moiimsms PRESS RELEASE ISRAEL ANNOUNCES FIVE MARATHONS IN FIRST THREE MONTHS OF 2014 * THOUSANDS EXPECTED FROM OVERSEAS TO RUN IN JERUSALEM, TEL A VIV AND AT SEA OF GALILEE, DEAD SEA, RED SEA New York - December 9, 2013: From the Galilee in the north to Jerusalem, Tet Aviv and the Judean and Negev Deserts in the south, Israel is home to stunning natural landscapes, ideal climates and optimal conditions for outdoor athletic competitions. Israel will host a selection of unique marathons and running competitions for athletes of all levels in early 2014, including: International Tiberias Marathon, January 10 The 37th annual International Tiberias Mara thon will bring runners to the Sea of Galilee, where they'll run through the region's awe-inspiring landscapes, rustic villages and past the historical landmarks of the Jordan Valley. The marathon is the "lowest" full marathon in the world at 650 feet below sea level and will bring participants through the main streets of Tiberias, crossing the Jordan River to Kibbutz Ein-Gev and back, www. tiberias-mara thon.co. it Israman and Ironman competition in Eilat, January 17 Ranked amongst the "Top 10 Best Long DistanceTriathlons in the World" by Triathlete magazine, theannual Israman competition will challenge athletes from around the world with a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run in the Red Sea resort town of Eilat. The competition asp- alsooffers a Half Israman triathlon, including a 1.1-mile m swim, 56-mile bike ride and 13-mile run. www.israman.co.il USE The Ein Gedi Experience - Half Marathon, February 7-8 The International Ein Gedi Race will attract athletes from Israel and around the world for a unique running experience along contours of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. The race will include a half marathon as well as a 6.2-mile run and 1.2-mile race for children. The Ein Gedi experience alsoJ^turesThe^sa^a Race, a 1.5-mile rocky uphill running competition that climbs985 feet to the f^oM¥§ffla9X 2^®F^AJ&$^ pM Tel Av^aSris^^ Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:4i The Tel Aviv Samsung Ma rathon will attract tens of thousands of runners from Israel and around the world for a unique urban and beachside running experience. The 26- mile running competition will pass through central streets in Tel Aviv and past the city's collection of 4,000 Bauhaus architecture-style buildings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the Mediterranean seaside promenade, Hayarkon Park and other major city landmarks. www, tlvma ra thon. co. il Jerusalem International Marathon, March 21 On March 21, 2014, the third annual Jerusalem International Marathon will include 26-mile, 13-mile and 6.2-mile running routes through a unique course combing historic sites, beautiful landscapes and modern attractions, including the Old City of Jerusalem, Mount Scopus and Hebrew University, Sultan's Pool, Mount Zion, American and German Colonies, theAlrovMamilla outdoor mall and m streets adjacent to the Mahane Yehuda Market. www.ierusalem-marathon.com "We are very excited for next season's diverse array of running marathons and athletic competitions," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America, "which we hope will attract a new wave of active travelers to arrive in Israel." For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.eoisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Better at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, N.A. - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES » NORTH AMERICA Canada " Director: Ami Allon » 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod » 323-658-7463 Atlanta « Director: Eyal Carlin ° 404-541-2770 Chicago ° Director: Omer Eshel ° 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're reRftQSiSnedfijr! NSJM^A^rft^h^afj^C^ your continued interest in receiving email from us. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. BO MINISTRY OF T OU-R I S M N b" R T H A M E R l: C A PHOTO RELEASE HAIM GUTIN, ISRAEL COMMISSIONER FOR TOURISM, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA, MEETS WITH EMPOWERED! 1 CHRISTIAN LEADERS IN OKLAHOMA WELCOME! OHJkJ K (From left to right): H. Ossie Mills, Executive VP for University Advancement; Nicolas Navarro, Director of Christian Relations, Israel Ministry of Tourism; Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America; Dr. Billy Wilson, Empowered! 1, Co- Chair/Executive Director and President of Oral Roberts University (ORU). Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM (From left to right): Dr. Billy Wilson, Empowered!!, Co-Chair/Executive Director and President of Oral Roberts University (ORU), alongside Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America New York - December 10, 2013: Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America, arrived in Tulsa, Oklahoma last week, where he met with leaders of Empowered21, an organization that supports faith-based travel and which plans to host its annua I E21 Global Congress in Jerusalem in May 2015. Both the Israel Ministry of Tourism and leaders of Empowered21 anticipate that the event will draw 10,000 faith-based travelers from around the world to celebrate Pentecost amidst the unparalleled collection of Christian holy sites in the Old City of Jerusalem. For more information about tourism to Israel, visit www.eoisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, N.A. - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES - NORTH AMERICA Canada = Director: Ami Allon = 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod « 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Carlin » 404-541-2770 Chicago » Director: Omer Eshet« 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/2072017 05:00:45 PM You're reE^iWftdj^jl U&IMxARJKrR^im&^m<^Wf)^U)^^^^m^PM your continued interest in receiving email from us. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. © * © M I HI S T R Y OF TO ORIS M PHOTO RELEASE INTERNATIONAL CYCLISTS TO COMPETE ALONG THE DEAD SEA, ISRAEL THIS MONTH m 9 "CP. 3? New York - December 17, 2013: Cycle enthusiasts from Israel and around the world will arrive in Israel's Dead Sea region this month for The Veolia Desert Challenge, December 21-22. The Veolia Desert Challenge will feature a weekend of cycling and athletic competitions and experiences, including the seventh-annual Adidas Moon Run, a multi-course moonlit off-road running com&t^^rgy^^^ "We are excited to welcome international cyclists to compete amidst one of the world's most breathtaking landscapes, the Dead Sea," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America. For more information about The Veolia Desert Challenge, visit http: / /desertchallenge.co.il/en/. For more information about tourism to Israel, visit www.goisraet.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Beifer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, N.A. - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES • NORTH AMERICA Canada * Director: Ami AUon » 416-964-3784 Los Angeles - Director: Eliezer Hod ° 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Carlin » 404-541-2770 Chicago ° Director: Omer Eshel» 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're reRftc^itriariB^i N&B&^^ rRegigftra^^ your continued interest in receiving email from us. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. JOL. MINISTRY OF TOURISM NORTH AMERICA PHOTO RELEASE ISRAEL MINISTRY OF TOURISM PARTICIPATES IN "TASTE OF ISRAEL" CULINARY EVENT IN NEW JERSEY Br The event included a cdlaborativefarrn-to-table-style dinner prepared by Puzzle Israel culinary experts Nir Margalith and Guy Marom alongside Chef Kevin Kelly of Steve & Cookie's restaurant in Margate, New Jersey, who spoke to guests about the unique flavors of Middle Eastern dishes and Israeli boutique wines. Representatives of the Israel Ministry of Tourism also prepared an information booth offering brochures about niche tourism to Israel. For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, N.A. - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES ° NORTH AMERICA New York » 212-499-56 50 Canada ° Director: Ami Allon ° 416-964-3784 Los Angeles » Director: Eliezer Hod ° 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Carlin » 404-541-2770 Chicago • Director: Omer Eshel = 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM land in your inbox! You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. =53 THE LATEST TRAVEL NEWS FROM ISRAEL ISRAEL MINISTRY OF TOURISM NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA www.goisrael.com ' ----- •' ' b , . : ; -.. - • — i : c , ... •(mmm mm mm mm^ mm,»». MEDIA CONTACTS: mm Israel 2013 was the best year ever for tourism Government Tourist- to Israel. And with 2014 well underway, ISRAEL Office we are more excited than ever to goisrael.com Tel 416-964-3784. ext. 24 welcome travelers from around the world to Israel. [aojaJ»i3oi!5Ei • •Geoffrey- Weill 2014 is already gearing up to be a .Associates- Teh 866-PR-WEILL landmark year. The Pope is coming in May. International superstars are performing. Major new hotels are opening. And there is a sense that 2014 ISRAEL will once again beat the all-time record. GOVERNMENT TOURIST Make sure you don't miss the excitement! OFFICES IN NORTH AMERICA Foiio^R§'m&^dft%&$MA Re&\ tourism to Israel over the past few j years, we are more excited than ever to welcome Canadian travelers to experience Israel's dynamic collection of historic sites, modern attractions and natural wonders. We hope the collection of music I festivals, hotel openings and art exhibitions taking place this \year will inspire a new wave of travelers to arrive in Israel this year. Tourists from Canada continue to meet or exceed targeted projections with record breaking months throughout 2013. 3.54 million visitors from around the world arrived in Israel in 2013, a new all-time high in travel to Israel, says Ami Allon, Consul for Tourism, Israel Government Tourist Office - Canada. Tourists from Canada continue to meet or exceed targeted projections with record breaking months throughout 2013. The U.S. is the number one source of tourism to Israel (20% of tourists to Israel come from North America), followed by Russia, France, Germany and the U.K. A selection of international music superstars have recently announced one- off performances in Israel this summer, including international pop superstar Justin Timberlake, who will perform in Israel for the first time ever at Tel Aviv's Hayarkon Park on May 28, 2014. Israel will also host a one-off performance by legendary folk music icon Neil Young and his band Crazy Horse at Tel Aviv's Hayarkon Park, July 17; and performances by seminal rock bands The Pixies and Soundgarden as part of a two- day music festival at Tel Aviv-Jaffa's Bloomfield Stadium, June 17-18. Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/201— A new memorial commemorating the tj&seiiv-efl-®?' Holocaust was unveiled this month in Tel Aviv's Meir Park. The memorial is shaped in the form of a pink triangle, signifying the emblem that members of the LGBT community were required to attach to their clothes while being held ih concentration camps, which has since been adopted as a badge of gay power by the international LGBT rights movement. The monumentals o features short texts in Hebrew, English and German. mw rnmm \$mm mm m m Lmm&m Two new luxury hotels are set to open in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem this April. In Tel Aviv, The Norman hotel will open adjacent to the city's King Albert Square and will feature 50 individually designed rooms and suites, a Japanese-style rooftop restaurant and infinity pool. In Jerusalem, the long-awaited Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem will open just a minute's walk from the Jaffa Gate to the Old City of Jerusalem, Alrov Mamilla mall and Independence Park. In addition to its Ottoman architecture and 200+ designer rooms, the hotel will feature a fitness suite and two full-service spas, as well as two restaurants and a chic lobby bar. Known as'Oma Ella", German traveler Eleanore Kastner arrived in Israel last week where she | celebrated her 104th birthday at the Dead Sea. Since turning 100, Kastner I has celebrated her birthday in a new destination around the globe each year, including the Vatican, Monaco, Austria and Munich. The Israel Ministry of Tourism honored Kastner with a silver-bound Bible and nominated her as an ambassador of goodwill for tourism to the Holy Land at a private reception attended by her friends and family. faflBtiSd»3Mj The 24th Zimriya World Assembly of Choirs will include a weekend of voca I music performances in the Old City of Acre, August 2014. The festival will showcase choirs and ensembles from Israel, South Africa, Sweden, France, Russia, l Estonia and the U.S., in the subterranean Crusader Knights city. www, zimriva.ore.il Gourmand World Cookbooks recently named "Cook I in Israel: Home Cooking Inspiration" as the Best First Cookbook in Israel 2013 as part of its annual World Cookbooks Awards. The book was written ceo I and conceived by Israeli culinary expert Orly Ziv, and features a selection of family recipes and innova tive twists on tra ditiona I Isra eli dishes. www. cookinisra el. com / book. htm I 35* "7! The fourth annual Red Sea Winter Jazz Festiva I will fea ture perforrha nces by musicians from around the world in Israel's southern seaside resort town of Eilat, February 6-8. This year's festival will showcase concerts by world-class contemporary jazz musicians and ensembles including the Juan Carmona quintet with Larry Coryell (France), Mozdzer Danietsson Fresco Trio (Poland), Escalandrum (Argentina) and Uriel Herman Quintet (Israel), among others, and feature open jam sessions in various locations along the city's sea front promenade, www, redsea iazzeila t. com/en/ Israel will play host to two of the world's .... unique birding festiva Is this spring, including the 8th annual Eilat Spring Migration Festival (March 13-20) and the first-ever Champions of the Flyway bird- watching competition (April 1). I Organized by the Israel Ornithological Center, the eighth annual Eilat Spring Migration Festival will offer birding lectures, workshops and guided tours to bird-watching sites in Eilat. The festival will allow travelers to witness the migration of more than 500 million birds, including rare raptors, pelicans and cranes and feature an opening banquet and evening activities at the Isrotel Agamim Hotel, www.eila tbirdsfestiva I. com I Champions of the Flyway, the first-ever international bird-watehing competition in the Middle East, will include teams from around the world gathering in Eilat and competing to spot the most number of bird species I within 24 hours, www. na tureisra el. org /jmmm mm \m mmm w m Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20, Titanic: The Artifact Exh/®6E«rerv4kih©5c^SD/F Registration Unit a rtifacts from the RMS Tita nic in ^ Israel for the first time ever at the Israel Trade Fair Center in Tel * Aviv, June 5 to August 28. The j&MP?. exhibition will showcase priceless pieces of jewelry, eyeglasses, diarnond-studding clothing and precious tableware salvaged from the Titanic, as well as original photographs and lifesize reconstructions of key rooms in the ship before it sunk in 1912. mm As part of its 40th anniversary tour, Canada's world-renowned Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal da nee company will present four performances in Israel at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center, February 2-5. The company will showcase four select da nee works, including Harry, a new piece choreographed by Barak Marshall, as well as Nightbox, Zero in On and Fuel. www, israel-oo era. co. il / Eng SB3 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational materiqUs disseminated on.behdlf of the Israel Ministry o/Tourrsm. ; '-A'a^&^kii^oFmg^ttf a^lqb!$qtMk keffitment of Justice. Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're raceLvirtg.th. your cp IRUSMt You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails 0 MINISTRY OF TOURISM N 0 R T H A M E R I C A PHOTO RELEASE NEW WEBSITE FEATURES GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS OF TEL AVIV'S BAUHAUS AND INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE-STYLE BUILDINGS m mi m It - IS 111 ill | BBHB8ill 8 HssH BgfWPH SHS B»l mi 1 in in ii T 36 0^9 - y-TMC- sr. • ^IlillHUI'IU: "iiutiiuiiliuHl,, 1 tin »™nn 'UMBII Hi IMJiMillffl .an it™* HS ! U558 na nil CHEIl its Ui: BHM I I iilllliiliiffili mUllii iSBi | xitiiii, TBIH trnrn • mi mi iat mi IiIi imi niliSgpa -liHiioniiii'iiSn it -M ..t..»0!.i. Si- iBl M iffltil mm mm - 44 niEttl - Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM New York - January 9, 2014: A new website featuring a series of 11 meticulously designed graphic illustrations depicting the unique architecture of several stand-out buildings throughout the city of Tel Aviv was launched last month by Israeli artist Avner Gicelter. Known as the White City, Tel Aviv was officially declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003 fa- its collection of more than 4,000 Bauhaus and International architecture-style buildings, and was named one of the "World's Best Cities for Architecture Lovers" in 2012 by leading travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler. "The recent graphic illustrations provide a lively glimpse into Tel Aviv's diverse collection of unique buildings," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner of Tourism, North and South America, "and we hope to welcome a new wave of design-focused travelers in Tel Aviv this year." To view the graphic illustrations, visit http: / /tlvbuildings.avnereicelter.com. For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Betfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, NA - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES <• NORTH AMERICA New York » 212-499-5650 Canada ° Director: Ami Allon » 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod ° 323-658-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Carlin ° 404-541-2770 Chicago o Director: Omer Eshel» 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You yo You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. o MINISTRY OF TOURISM N O R f • H 'A M E R F C A PHOTO RELEASE 100-YEAR-OLD EVANGELICAL PASTOR CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY IN ISRAEL AFTER LEADING 115 GROUPS TO THE HOLY LAND New York - January 13, 2014: The Israel Ministry of Tourism sponsored a 100th birthday event for American Pastor Ellen Blackwetl, founder of the Way of Faith Assembly of God Church in Fairfax, Virginia, at Kibbutz Ramat Rachel in Israel. As part of the event, Israel Ministry of Tourism Director-General Amir Halevi (above right) presented Blackwell with a silver-bound bible in recognition of her decades.of Avprk JjrpmqtjDg^EvaxifielicaU, K Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit (WWlOUVSm:45PM tourism to Israel, leading more than 115 pilgrimage groups to the Holy Land since 1975. Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/2072017 05:00:45 PM "We are thrilled to honor Pastor Blackwell for her immeasurable contribution to promoting Evangelical travel to the Holy Land," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America. "We hope this event inspires a new wave of Christian travelers from around the world to arrive in Israel this year and experience firsthand where the Scriptures come to life." For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.aoisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Betfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, N*A. - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES <• NORTH AMERICA New York <• 212-499-5650 Canada ° Director: Ami Allon ° 416-964-3784 Los Angeles » Director: Eliezer Hod • 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta » Director: Eyal Carlin • 404-541-2770 Chicago ° Director: Omer Eshel» 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM m You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails 9 © MINIS? R Y OF T OVRI8 M N rO (R>T H A M E R I C A PRESS RELEASE IT'S OFFICIAL: 2013 SETS NEW ALL-TIME HIGH FOR TOURISM TO ISRAEL New York - January 16, 2014: 3.54 million visitors from around the world arrived in Israel in 2013, a new all-time high in travel to Israel, says Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America. - The U.S. is the number one source of tourism to Israel (20% of tourists to Israel come from North America), followed by Russia, France, Germany and the U.K. "It is an unheard of phenomenon that any country's largest and highest-spending source of tourism comes from 6,000+ miles away," observed Gutin, "which underscores the importance of the work we do in North America." The month of December 2013 also set a new record high, with the arrival of 24% more tourists (visitors who stayed more than one night) than in 2012. Cruise travel to Israel also increased in 2013 with the arrival of a record 257,000 cruise visitors. The Israel Ministry of Tourism estimates that 53% of all incoming travelers identify as "Christian" and 28% as "Jewish," The Ministry also estimates that the sites most visited by tourists to Israel are Jerusalem's Western Wall (68%) and Jewish Quarter (64%), the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (57%), the Via Dolorosa (55%) a nd the Mount of Olives (53%). For more information about tourism to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, N.A, - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES » NORTH AMERICA New York ° 212-499-5650 Canada » Director: Ami Allon • 416-964-3784 Los Angeles » Director: Eliezer Hod » 323-658-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Carlin » 404-541-2770 Chicago - Director: Omer Eshel ° 312;8 03-7,080 „ n~ nn Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You1 m yo You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. MINISTRY OF TOURISM NORTH AMERICA PRESS RELEASE NEW MEMORIAL IN TEL AVIV'S MEIR PARK COMMEMORATES GAY HOLOCAUST VICTIMS New York - January 24, 2014: A new memorial commemorating the thousands of LGBT victims of the Holocaust was unveiled this month in Tel Aviv's Meir Park. The mej^fv^pgyn^f)^ gl^SQfl^SdiaM were required to attach to their clothes while being held in concentration camps; the pink triangle features short texts in Hebrew, English and German. "The new memorial in the heart of Tel Aviv represents an important addition to our memory of the Holocaust," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America. "It is only fitting for Tel Aviv, now considered one of the world's most open and tolerant cities and most popular LGBT travel destinations, to be home to such an inspiring memorial." For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. 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Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. 1 1a MINISTRY OF TOURISM N 6 R f M AM E R I C A PRESS RELEASE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SUPERSTARS TO PERFORM IN ISRAEL THIS YEAR Justin Timberlake, Neil Young and The Pixies to Perform at Tel Aviv's Bloomfield Stadium and Hayarkon Park Justin Timberlake Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM nit * - \ T/n? Pixies Neil Young New York - January 27, 2014: A selection of international music superstars have recently announced one-off performances in Israel this summer, including: • International pop superstar Justin Timberlake will present his first-ever performance in Israel as part of his "20/20 Experience World Tour" at Tel Aviv's Hayarkon Park on May 28, 2014. www. iustintim berla ke. com « This one-off performance by legendary folk music icon Neil Young and his band Crazy Horse at Tel Aviv's Hayarkon Park, July 17, will be his first show in Israel since 1993. www. eventim .co.il o Seminal rock band The Pixies will headline a two-day music festival at Tel Aviv-Jaffa's Bloomfield Stadium, June 17, followed by a performance by Soundgarden, June 18. www.eventim.co.il "We are thrilled to host a selection of concerts by some of the world's top musical artists in Tel Aviv this year," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America, "which attests to the city's growing reputation as a hotspot for international performers." The concerts follow performances by Rihanna and the Red Hot Chili Peppers in Israel last year. For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.eoisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - rbelf er@ geoff rev wall. com - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, N.A. - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TO URIST 0 FFICES » NORTH AMERICA New York - 212-499-56 50 Canada ° Director: Ami Allon « 416-964-3784 Los Angeles • Director: Eliezer Hod ° 323-658-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Carlin ° 404-541-2770 Chicago » Director: Omer Eshel - 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're receiving this^emthjs^m i m your You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails mm, : o • o 5^5 >1J MEDIA ALERT NEW MEDIA HUB FOR JOURNALISTS OPENS IN TEL AVIV-JAFFA New York - January 28, 2014: The Tel Aviv Municipality has recently opened a new media hub in Jaffa available for journalists from abroad looking for a comfortable office-like setting in Israel. The hub is a shared workspace and is open six days a week, offering complimentary WiFi, coffee, desks and printers. — Address: 2 Marzuk Ve'Azar Street, Jaffa Opening hours: Sundays-Thursdays 9:30am-5pm, Fridays 9:30am-2pm "The hew hub in Jaffa is a prime example of how Tel Aviv has developed into one of the world's most media-savvy travel destinations," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America, "and isa nice addition to the city wide WiFi project launched last year." For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, N.A. - Gail Barzilay = [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES ° NORTH AMERICA New York « 212-499-5650 Canada » Director: Ami Allon • 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod ° 323-658-7463 Atlanta » Director: Eyal Carlin > 404-541-2770 Chicago ° Director: Omer Eshel « 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tou rism. Addition al in formation available at th e Departmen t of Ju stice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM MB THE LATEST HOTEL NEWS FROM IS ISRAEL )".INtSTqi PrTOLtR15HJjPftTK AMFMCA -WWW /5 Dear Friends, Israel is experiencing all-time highs in tourism with a record-breaking 3.54 million travelers having vacationed in Israel in 2013. With this increasing number of international tourists arriving in Israel comes an ever-expanding need for new hotel rooms and top- rate accommodations. From elegant 5-star city hotels and chic urban boutiques to seaside resorts along the Mediterranean, =3K investors, hoteliers and 1 entrepreneurs from Israel and around the world are seizing the opportunity to take part in the country's -3k burgeoning hotel scene. Listed below is a collection of some of Israels newest properties. Shalom, I, fS^/sISi— m Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/20lSSH!8^| Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/d Israel Tourism Commissioner, North ft South America The Norman hotel is located within two carefully preserved Bauhaus and International-style buildings adjacent to Tel Aviv's King Albert Square in the heart of the "White City," a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Norman will open in June 2014, and feature 50 individually designed rooms, including two apartment-style suites with terraces, refurbished hardwood floorsan d luxurious amenities, as well as a Japanese-style tapas restaurant and rooftop infinity pool. http: / / thenorman.com Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem, just a minute's walk from the Jaffa Gate to the Old City of Jerusalem, Alrov Mamilla mall and Independence Park, will open in April 2014. In addition to its Ottoman architecture and 200+ designer rooms, the hotel will feature a fitness suite and two full-service spas, as well as two restaurants and a chic lobby bar. www. wa Idorf a storia ierusa lem. com Starwood Hotels 6t Resorts Worldwide have recently announced plans to open a W Hotel in the seaside city of Jaffa in 2015. Located within a converted 19th- century building that once housed the French Hospital, the W Jaffa will include 125 rooms and suites and 38 adjacent W- branded residences. http: / / wteta vivresidences. com / w-tel-a viv. ohp The latest edition to Isrotel's Exclusive Collection, Cramim Resort and Spa is nestled within the hills of Jerusalem, ten minutes lift ^yjj • from the city center and boasts 156 rooms and suites, a high-end III IMtSfii^i spa and boutique wine ba r. The hotel offers a wide range of fitness "-if^l'Hr- -T « I J5HiL f-:-=* i . ~S't ' I and relaxation activities, as well as wine tastings and guided tours of the Judean Hills region. www.isrotelexclusivecollection.com/kirvat anavim ADA PQ gi&trationJi Located just 15 minutes north of Tel Aviv, the all-new Ritz Carlton Herzliya features 197 luxurious rooms | with 82 suites, including studios, one- and two-bedroom suites, and penthouse suites, all with balconies overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in the coastal city of Herzliya. The first Ritz Carlton to open in Israel, the hotel is adjacent to the Herzliya Marina and shopping mall, and is just 25 minutes from the new Caesarea Golf Course, Israel'sfirst 18-hole course. The hotel will also boast a rooftop pool, luxury spa and special kosher facilities for large groups and families. In addition, the Ritz Carlton Herzliya will include The Residences, which will include one- and two-bedroom units, duplexes and stylish penthouses connected to the hotel, www. ritzca rlton. com ' "« i The newest property by the Atlas Hotel Group, the Arthur Hotel opened in March 2013 and is located near Ben Yehuda Street in Jerusalem just a few minutes' walk to the Old City sites. The hotel is the newest addition to Jerusalem's emerging boutique hotel scene, and combines colonial, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern stylistic influences with photos of Jerusalem in the 193Cfs adorning the property. The hotel features 54 rooms of varying sizes, and offers buffet breakfast, free wireless internet and a complimentary happy hour every evening, www.atlas.co.il/arthur-ierusalem The Fattal Hotel Chain will unveil the new Leonardo Ashkelon, a 131- room business and leisure property in Israel's southern seaside city of Ashkelon overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The Leonardo Ashkelon includes a large swimming pool, spa with six treatment rooms, sauna and a gym, as well as a state-of-the-art business center. www, leona rdo-hotels.com Geoffrey Weill Associates A)0jtipnaity Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM YOL youu r continued interest Tn receiving email from Vs. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. go Q "HP"-"! MINISTRY OF TOURISM A M E R I PRESS RELEASE HUNDREDS OF CYCLISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO ARRIVE IN ISRAEL FOR KIA EPIC ISRAEL MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE jar New York - February 6, 2014: Hundreds of mountain bikers and athletes from around the world will arrive in Israel this year for the second-ever KIA Epic Israel mountain bike cha llehge, September 18-20, 2014. The competition includes a challenging multi-stage course through some of northern Israel's diverse natural attractions, beginning in Horshan Reserve and heading through Caesarea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Carmel Mountain (in three different directions), the mountaintop village of Zichron Ya'akov and a network of riding trails in Mishmar Ha'Emek Forest. "The KIA Epic Israel cycling race is an exciting event that will bring world-class cyclists through northern Israel's picturesque Galilee and Carmel regions," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, "and further attests to our positioning as one of the world's most unique destinaHons for sport competitions." „ As part of the event, participants will also pass through Megiddo, the biblical site of Armageddon and be stationed in a "Racing Village" in Kibbutz Dalia within Ramot Menashe Forest. Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM For more information, visit http://epicisrael.org.il/en. For more information about travel to Israel visit v^rWed.By.NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Betfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, N.A. - Gail Barzilay - gailbarzila [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES « NORTH AMERICA New York ° 212-499-5650 Canada ° Director: Ami AUon ° 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod ° 323-658-7463 Atlanta » Director: Eyal Cartin - 404-541-2770 Chicago ° Director: Omer Eshel ° 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Receivea' By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're r&irtriiMtyW8®& tarn R\s$stmwh\ w8^2&rWPm*te*P!ft& your continued interest in receiving email from us. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. O n 0 OWOO Ml NI ST R Y OF TOUR ISM N: O R f H _ A M E RJC A PRESS RELEASE ISRAEL ANNOUNCES JERUSALEM SEASON OF CULTURE 2014, FEATURING CITYWIDE ART, DANCE AND MUSIC FESTIVALS New York - February 7, 2014: More than just an ancient city filled with religious sites and historic attractions, Jerusalem is a modern travel destination with an international flair, boasting world- class museums, unique cultural events and inspiring contemporary attractions. This year, Jerusalem will offer a diverse collection of art, dance, music and cultural events taking place as part of its annual Calendar of Culture 2014, including: The Winter Noise Cultural Festival (February 2014), which will transform downtown Jerusalem into a lively outdoor cultural festival every Monday in February, including music, dance, street theater, video art and art master classes open to the public in open-air locations. • The Sounds of the Old City Festival (March 31 - April 3), featuring a diverse selection of musical performances by local and international artists in front of the Jaffa Gate entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem. The festival will include gospel, jazz, world and traditional Armenian music performances spread out throughout the Old City, beginning at the Jaffa Gate and throughout the Armenian Quarter, Jewish Qua iter, Muslim Qua rter, Christia n Qua iter a nd ba ck to the Ja ff a Gate, www.itravelierusalem.ccim/events/sounds-of-the-old-citv-2014/ Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM o Jerusalem Arts Festival (April 1-8), showcasing Rnaodadedf B$a N&Bs j^rAi iRiegrfiJfa toasl the dty. The festival events are free of charge and open to the public. o Eco Tourism Weekend (May 15-17), an innovative weekend featuring bike tours, recycling workshops and family-friendly activities in natural landscapes and parks in Jerusalem. • Israel Festival (May 29-14), Israel's largest cultural festival, featuring three weeks of innovative art, music, dance and theater performances by local and Israeli artists in venues across Jerusalem, including theYMCA, Sultan's Pool and around the Old City sites. • Jerusalem Festival of Light (June 11-19), including colorful lighting displays projected onto Old City sites and buildings, as well as special events and tours. The festival will feature lighting installations by renowned international and Israeli light artists and nighttime illuminated tours through the 0 Id City, as well as outdoor performances and a "rock 'n' roll circus." "We a re more excited tha n ever to welcome travelers to Jerusalem to discover the exciting lineup of art, culture and music-focused events taking place as part of the Jerusalem Calendar of Culture 2014," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America. "And with the city's collection of five-star and boutique hotels, thriving culinary scene and unparalleled collection of historic holy sites, there is no better time than now to visit my hometown of Jerusalem." For more information about the Jerusalem Season of Culture 2014, visit http: / /motornag.us/publications/Calendar 2014/. For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEIL1 Israel Ministry of Tourism, N.A. - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES » NORTH AMERICA New York - 212-499-5650 Canada » Director: Ami Allon = 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod => 323-658-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Carlin » 404-541-2770 Chicago ° Director: Omer Eshel » 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is dissemin ated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Addition al in formation available at th e Departmen t of Ju stice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Yenu're. rf^^roilN^r^j^rp^^ mWf)7n^f^r^^5^f4§^m youurr continued interest fn receiving email from vs. \ You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. sees PRESS RELEASE ISRAEL HOSTS WORLD PREMIERE OF DA VINCI ALIVE MULTIMEDIA ART EXPERIENCE IN TEL AVIV THROUGH APRIL 2014 * ' *„ *'V'. < (""iff New York - February 11, 2014: Israel is hosting the world premiere of Da Vinci Live, a stunning new multimedia art experience showcasing the works of legendary Italian artist Leonardo Da Vinci, at the Israel Trade Fairs Center in Tel Aviv, now through April 28, 2014. Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM The groundbreaking art experience brings travelers through the lifetime oeuvre of Leonardo Da Vinci, a nd f ©jural? BiriNS©ffi^RoX tft^gMptjeseiMl) &1^^13^\&{M& iBM^s and accompanied by music. The exhibition is highlighted by Secrets of Mona Lisa, a multimedia presentation showcasing the findings of French scientific engineer and fine art examiner Pascal Cotte and illustrated by 40 magnified, high-resolution images exploring every aspect of the artwork. "We are thrilled that the world premiere of this stunning new multimedia art experience will take place in Israel," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America. "The exhibition will be sure to provide additional excitement for art and culture-focused travelers arriving in Tel Aviv this season." Do Vinci Alive will also feature large-scale projections of the Virgin of the Rocks and The Annunciation, as well as anatomical sketches, a preparatory drawing of The Battle of Anghiari and three-dimensional interactive presentations of The Last Supper. For tickets and additional information, visit http: / / www. dv-a live, co. il / Ens. htm I. For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.soisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, NA - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES ° NORTH AMERICA New York « 212-499-56 50 Canada » Director: Ami Alton ° 416-964-3784 Los Angeles • Director: Eliezer Hod ° 323-658-7463 Atlanta - Director: Eyal Carlin ° 404-541-2770 Chicago • Director: Omer Eshel <• 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Addition al in formation available at th e Departmen t of Ju stice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/2072017 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM |C«. *3 >5/f- Si 5£E TM E L AT E ST A R C H E O LOGICAL NEWS FRO M I SR A E L ^2 Land of Creation 1 ..Jerrv.Aidlfir - .'• •. AMtv. -v-,v - A 1,500-year-bld water well and .. ©fife , reservoir were discovered in Tel Aviv's Ra mat Ha hay a I neighborhood this month, during excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority. The well Ross Bflfa- B.Jb^ieyed to date back to the ancient Byzantine a nd Islamic periods and is an example of the ancient "Antilla" water system., the mouth of the well was discovered approximately 500 feet from the shores of Tel Aviv's Hayarkon River. SOUTHERN W GLOMERNMENiTi A massive, 72-foot-high Byzantine era church was recently uncovered in a 'anstru.Gtiqn.'Site.iri' Kiryat Gat near Ashkelon in southern Israel. The 6f> church consists of a central hall and two side halls divided by marble columns, and also features a mosaic floor with geometrical patterns and NeiRffilHE^SilERNIIilSffl vine tendrils forming forty medallions depicting different animals. The excavation also revealed ancient cooking pots, 'jugs and bowls, as well as .-\v '•;" five handwritten engra vihgs, JEROS + .4 A 3,000-year-old mug bearing ah ancient Hebrew inscription was recently discovered in Shieasjo Jerusalem, and deemed by researchers as the ©istcar [^B^IO Bftsgg oldest engraving to ever be unearthed fri the city. The mug is believed to have been owned by a laborer or soldi* WESiliE-ROTSW Receive^fjy egistration Unit 07/20/20!/W^f^'PM rule over Jerusa lem, with the inscription referring to the ty pe of wine it onceheReceived By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2 the remnants of ah ancient rural village dating back to the Second m Temple Period were discovered this year on Burma Road, a makeshift pa thway to Jerusa lem built during the War of Independence, the discovery includes a row of stone houses and a network of harrow alleys surrounding an open cour^afdj a swell as baalt and limestone grinding, milling tools, pottery cooking pots, jars a nd sixty coins from the reigns over Jerusa lem of King Antiochus III and the Hasmonean King Alexander Jarinaeus. mmMi miimmms mtmmnMLiMis^tWLY UPDATCD DEAD SEA SCROLLS OMLSME LIBf^MY : The Israel Antiquities Authority has recently released the second version of the Leon Levy Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library, which features 10,000 newly uploaded and highly detailed images of the Dead Sea Scrolls and improved metadata, as well as information about a selection of ancient maw manuscripts, including the Temple Scroll, and the biblical books of Exodus and Samuel, among others. The Dead Sea Scrolls are on display at the "Shrine of the Book," a specially designed building that stands as part of the permanent exhibition in Jerusalem's Israel Museum, www. dea dsea scrol Is. ore. il PUNMS &^ftffi9itt m THE cflr* OF Remains from an impressive SSifF.nilPH'f Hasmonean-penod building dating back to the second century BCE were unearthed in Jerusalem's id* ancient City of David during _ • G^fr^w^ Associate . ' Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM — as 8 US THE LATEST ARCHEOLOGICAL NEWS FROM ISRAEL immm SPAS Land oi Creation BlPAYICtO Ross Self a A 1,500-year-bld water well and reservoir were dscovered in Tel Aviv's Rarhat Hahayal neighborhood this month during excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority. The well SflEQ is believed to date back to.the ancient Byzantine and Islamic periods and is an exa mple of the m ancient "Antilla" water system. The mouth of the well was discovered approximately 500 feet from the shores of Tel Aviv's Hayarkon River. GBiVjERNME-iNiTi A massive, 72-foot-high Byzantirie- SW5 era church was recently uncovered in a construction site in Kiryat Gat near Ashkeidh in[ pjthem Israel. The il STSiWER-ISlIlslSH church consists of a central hall and r two side halls divided by marble columns, and also features a mosaic floor with geometrical patternsand vine tendrils forming forty medallions depicting differ^t;ah^al|. Ihf ;; excavation also revealed ancient cooking pots, jugs and bowls, a swell as five handwritten engravings. Ji A 3>000-year-old mug bearing an ancient Hebrew inseriptioii was recently discpvered in Jerusalem, and deemed by researchers as the <*AWAl>/$ oldest engraving to ever be unearthed in the city. 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UPDATED DEAD SEA SCROLLS ONL8NE LIBRARY The Israel Antiquities Authority has recently released the second version of the Leon Levy Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library; which features 10,000 newly uploaded and highly detailed images of the Dead Sea Scrolls and improved metadata, as well as information about a selection of ancient manuscripts, including the Temple Scroll, a nd the biblica I books of Exodus and Samuel, among others. The Dead Sea Scrolls a re on display at the "Shnne of the Book," a specially designed building that stands as part of the permanent exhibition in Jerusalem's Israel Museum, www.deadsea scrolls, org. il MASMQHEAM-PEKIQD It .EXCAVATIONS mim cut or QAVK> Remains from an impressive Hasmonean-period building dating back to the second century BCE were unearthed in Jerusalem's ancient City of David during excavations by the "Friends of City "«95 of David." The first-ever MWhg from the Hamadan era to be discovered in Jerusalem, the structure also includes a trove of ancient coins dating back to the reigns over Jerusalem of Antiochus II, IV and VII. The coins indicate the structure was first built before the Hasmonean era, during the reign over Jerusalem of King Aritiochus III, and existed through the Hasmonean revolt. tea irtfwmomma'GHmiSBt tfte Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're ^fy^gfN^ivi ?W''$S?)i/sF A^RS^tT •om vs. your continued interestm receiving ematlrrom You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. 0 • © tmm PHOTO RELEASE ISRAEL MINISTER OF TOURISM DR. UZI LANDAU SPEAKS AT NATIONAL RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS' INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN MEDIA CONVENTION IN NASHVILLE tti. ft Nashville, Tennessee - February 24, 2014: Israel Minister of Tourism, Dr. Uzi Landau, spoke to 1,000 members of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) at its annua I International Christian Media Convention. Flanked by Jerry Johnson, NRB President and CEO (left) and Rich Bott, NRB Chairman (center) at the Media Leadership Reception & Dinner, he urged the delegates to bring a new generation of young American Christians to Israel. For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Receivea Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. PRESS RELEASE ISRAEL TOURISM WOWS CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS AT NASHVILLE CONVENTION TOURISM MINISTER UZI LANDAU DECLARES "BEST WAY TO STAND FOR ISRAEL TO IS TO STAND IN ISRAEL" Minister of Tourism Dr. Uzi Landau invites members of the NRB to Israel, telling delegates, "If you liked the book, you'll love the country." Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Received 17 05:00:45 PM 400 delegates in America's NRB Convention rose as one to wave the Israel flag at the organization's annual "Celebrate Israel" breakfast. Haim Gutin, Israel Tourism Commissioner, North America, at the National Religious Broadcasters' (NRB) "Celebrate Israel" breakfast in Nashville. iiWP- Minister of Tourism Dr. Uzi Landau and Israel Tourism Commissioner join the President and Chairman of the NRB, and Danny Saadon, Vice President the Americas of EL AL Israel Airlines, to inaugurate the Israel Pavilion at the organization's annual convention in Nashville. Nashville, Tennessee - February 24, 2014: 400 delegates of the Nationa I Religious Broadcasters' (NRB) International Christian Media Convention attended the Israel Ministry of Tourism's annual "Celebrate Israel'' breakfast this morning. Keynote spea ker, Tourism Minister, Dr. Uzi Landau, received loud applause when he declared, "I invite you to visit Israel where the Bible is both a living testament and a GPS - "God's Positioning System." Hosted by Israel Tourism Commissioner, North and South America, Haim Gutin, the delegates viewed World Chairman ofrthe Jewish National Fund; Dr. Jerry Johnson, President of the NRB- Shahar Shilo from Jtesd^Q^MSEtffcti&fc ^^n^n^kM/,Wi^irl/^W^§c^ Mike Evans. 2013 was the best year ever for tourism to Israel, and 15 Christian leaders* were presented with the Ministry's Goodwill Ambassador Award for their leadership in bringing millions of American Christians to Israel. At the event's climax, the delegates stood to wave Israeli flags as Broadway star, Amick Bryam, sang the anthem, "You'll Never Be The Same." The "Celebrate Israel" breakfast was sponsored by the Israel Ministry of Tourism, with support from the Jewish National Fund and EL AL Israel Airlines. *Honorees for the Ministry of Tourism's 2014 Goodwill Ambassador Awards were Dr. Kay Arthur, Richard Sort, Earl G. Cox, Arnold Enns, Mike Evans, Annette Garcia, Mark Jenkins, Dr. Richard Land, Michael Little, Rev. David Mainse, Janet Parshall, Dr. Linda Smith, Peter Sumrall, Dr. Charles Travis and Dr. Frank Wright. For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, N.A. - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES ° NORTH AMERICA New York ° 212-499-56 50 Canada ° Director: Ami Allon ° 416-964-3784 Los Angeles • Director: Eliezer Hod • 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Carlin » 404-541-2770 Chicago • Director: Omer Eshel « 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're ragg I^SWA^R^^ your cortrmuea interest in receiving email from'tis. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive pur emails. MINISTRY OF TOURISM N 0 PHOTO RELEASE ISRAEL TOURISM COMMISSIONER AWARDED BY NATIONAL RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS as Nashville, Tennessee - February 25, 2014: Israel Tourism Commissioner, North and South America, Haim Gutin, was given an award of appreciation today during theannual National Religious Broadcasters' International Christian Media Convention. The award was madein front of 1,000 convention delegates and reads: "With deep appreciation for your support of the National Religious Broadcasters." Pictured with Gutin (right) are (left to right) Jerry Johnston, President and CEO of the NRB; Israel Minister of Tourism, Dr. Uzi Landau; Rich Bott, Chairman of NRB. For more information about tourism to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, N.A. - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST 0F.FICES ° NORTO.AMERICA- ™ ™ . Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 0T/2W20T7 05:00:45 PM New York « 212-499-5650 Received By NS^mMt^^i^aXimmmWf4/20\7 05:00:45 PM Los Angeles - Director: Eliezer Hod ° 323-658-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Cartin • 404-541-2770 Chicago • Director: Omer Eshel - 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates In formation al material is ciissemin ated on beh alf of th e Israel Min istry of Tbu rism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're n your coiM M You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. MEDIA ALERT ISRAEL: THE ROYAL TOUR WITH PETER GREEN BERG DEBUTS TOMORROW NIGHT NATIONWIDE ON PBS WITH TOUR GUIDE' PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU New York - March 5, 2014: A one-hour travel special, Israel: The Royal Tour, will debut tomorrow night on most PBS stations nationwide, highlighting Israel seen through the eyes of its Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Fifth in a series of Royal Tour travelogues, the Israel special was filmed in Israel in 2013 and has the Prime Minister showing veteran travel journalist Peter Greenberg such top Israeli sites as Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, the River Jordan, the Dead Sea, Masada and Eilat. The special's first screening before a live audience took place last night at the Paramount Theatre in Hollywood, with PrimeMinister Netanyahu, his wife Sara and son Avner, as guests of honor. Speaking in Los Angeles, Israel Tourism Minister, Uzi Landau, told the audience that touring Israel using the Bible asa GPS makes Israel different from what they imagined. Then, he added, "GPS stands for God's Positioning System." 2013 was the best year ever for tourism to Israel, with more than 3.5 million visitors. Viewers a re advised to check their local TV listings for the broadcast time of Israel: The Royal Tour. For more information about tourism to Israel, visit www.soisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Israel Ministry of Tourism, N.A. - Gail Barzilay - [email protected] - 212-499-5647 ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES - NORTH AMERICA New York ° 212-499-56 50 Canada • Director: Ami Allon ° 416-964-3784 Los Angeles » Director: Eliezer Hod • 323-658-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Carlin ° 404-541-2770 Received By 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Geoffrey Weili Associates Informational, material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. 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"We are thrilled to unveil our exciting new ad campaign for Eurosport television featuring stunning images of some of Israel's most visited travel sites," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America. "We hope the videos inspire a new wave of travelers to visit Israel this year." To view the videos in full, visit the Israel Ministry of Tourism's official YouTube page at: www.voutube. com/ user/ goisra el official. For more information about tourism to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS ReceiveWy^S-W^^ PM Received m^^^^l%fMmm^ 05:00:45 PM " Canada ° Director: Ami Allon - 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod • 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta » Director: Eyal Carlin « 404-541-2770 Chicago « Director: Omer Eshet ° 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. 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The Rachael Ray Show flew special guest Gabe Sonnier up to New York from his home in Port Barre, back to school to pursue his;degree in education, eventually getting his Master's degree in educational leadeit^v^^gMrj^ 05:00:45 PM Following the sa lute to Mr. Sonnier's remarkable story, host Rachael Ray surprised "Mr. Gabe" and his wife Felicia with a trip to Israel, a trip he told the show's producers had always been his dream. The dream trip giveaway includes two roundtrip tickets from New York to Tel Aviv on EL AL Israel Airlines and an eight-day escorted Holy Land Package provided by SunnyLand Tours, including four nights in Jerusalem, two nights on a kibbutz in the Galilee and one night in Tel Aviv. Mr. and Mrs. Sonnier's trip of a lifetime will include guided tours of the biblical sites of Tiberias, Nazareth, Capernaum, Jerusalem, Bethlehem and more. "We a re thrilled to be able to fulfill the dreams of such an inspirational figure as Gabe Sonnier," says Haim Gutin, Israel Tourism Commissioner for North and South America. "We'd like to extend thanks to the generous support of our partners, EL AL Israel Airlines and SunnyLand Tours, who helped make this dream come true." For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.eoisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Better at WEILL - rbelfer®aedffrevweill.com - 1-866-PRWEILL ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES » NORTH AMERICA New York » 212-499-56 50 Canada ° Director: Ami Alton ° 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod « 323-658-7463 Atlanta » Director: Eyal Carlin ° 404-541-2770 Chicago • Director: Omer Eshel« 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. 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"We are thrilled to participate in travel-focused events throughout North America," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America, "which we hope will inspire a new wave of travelers to visit our dynamic collection of historic, natural and modem attractions and make 2014 thebes^earefv^rav^|^^ Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM mS^fifbMi&yltM$r^^ 05:00:45 PM MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Betfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES » NORTH AMERICA New York ° 212-499-56 50 Canada ° Director: Ami Allon ° 416-964-3784 Los Angeles • Director: Eliezer Hod - 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta - Director: Eyal Carlin = 404-541-2770 Chicago ° Director: Omer Eshel - 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at theDepartment of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're rf£g!X'gpJ&g j^'i^J^/j^ARW your corraTTUea inrerest You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails O o O M'lHIS.TRT OF TOURISM N 6 R T H A M E R 1 C A 9?-.'. - giigdHfti*1^: v'siffrafrfrfr?.'-- t-.V-sSaafflgr. PHOTO RELEASE BLAIR UNDERWOOD VACATIONS IN ISRAEL New York - March 21, 2014: Television, film and theater star Blair Underwood is vacationing in Israel and spent the day taking in the sites in Jerusalem's Old City. Ill I ' Si , 4 Blair Underwood poses in front of the Cardo Mural, which depicts Jerusalem during the Roman era tat <«*;•.=•>- 1 ... 4 Ok. , •a - - 5 Recei :45 PM £3 Strolling through the bazaar in Jerusalem's Old City 4 Bfa/'r Underwood talking a selfie with a fan near the Western Wall For more information about tourism to Israel, visit www.gdisraet.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES ° NORTH AMERICA New York ° 212-499-5650 Canada ° Director: Ami Alton - 416-964-3784 Los Angeles • Director: Eliezer Hod « 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta « Director: Eyat Carlin » 404-541-2770 Chicago ° Director: Omer Eshel» 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Addition al in formation available at th e Departmen t of Ju stice your continued interest fn receiving email from trs. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. MINISTRY OF TOURISM N O R T H A M E R.I C A PRESS RELEASE THE ROLLING STONES ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER PERFORMANCE IN ISRAEL, JUNE 2014 New York - March 25, 2014: Legendary rock n' roll band The Rolling Stones will perform in Israel for the first time ever at Tel Aviv's Hayarkon Park on June 4, 2014. The Rolling Stones will perform hit songs from their 30-plus-year career in front of more than 50,000 fans from Israel and around the world. In addition, a selection of international music superstars have recently announced oneoff performances in Israel this summer, including international pop superstar Justin Timberlake (May 28); seminal rock band The Pixies (June 17); and Neil Young and his band Crazy Horse (July 17). "We are thrilled to announce the first-ever performance in Israel by one of the most influential musical groups of all time," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America, "which further adds to an already dynamic lineup of performances and festivals taking place in Israel this year." 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PRESS RELEASE THE ISRAEL MINISTRY OF TOURISM APPOINTS THE WOO AS ITS NORTH AMERICAN ADVERTISING AGENCY OF RECORD New York - March 26, 2014: The Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) today announced the appointment of The Woo, a Lbs Angeles-based marketing firm, as its new advertising agency of record in North America. The agency was awarded a three-year advertising contract during a tender process tha t the Ministry is required to underta ke every three to five yea rs. The contra ct begins immediately and includes the overall conception, strategy, media planning and execution of IMOTs multimillion-dollar advertising efforts in the United States and Canada. "The Woo tapped into a truly authentic cool factor," said Haim Gutin, Israel Tourism Commissioner, North and South America, "bringing passion and a recognition of the unexpected and lesser-known aspects of Israel, which resulted in the tender committee's unanimous decision to choose The Woo." Previously, the Israel Ministry of Tourism's advertising was created by New York's Bodden Partners. "Moving on is always difficult^" added Gutin, "and we are grateful to everyone at Bodden for the spectacular work they did for Israel for more than 20 years." 2013 was the best year ever for tourism to Israel and the Ministry of Tourism is accelerating efforts to raise the profile of Israel as one of the top international travel destinations The campaign in the U.S. and Canada will showcase Israel's historical and cultural attractions, as well as the unique, authentic experiences that only Israel can offer, including the city of Jerusalem, the dawn of cultures and the Sea of Galilee. But the fully integrated campaign will reflect images of Israel beyond the traditional, religious and historic, highlighting the experiential, as well as the emergence of Tel Aviv as, in the words of the New York Times, "the capital of Mediterranean cool.'' "We are thrilled to be working with the Israel Ministry of Tourism," said David Abehsera, President of The Woo. "The focal point of our approach is a 360-degree lifestyle campaign that will appeal both to the 'sophisticated traveler' and to those motivated by faith. Israel is a mystical place. There is no other place in the world like it." For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.soisrael.ccm. ABOUT THE WOO With offices in Los Angeles and New York, The Woo is an independent, full-service ideas agency that specializes in developing fully integrated creative marketing programs that woo people to bridges the divide between the physical and digital world, mimicking the behavior of today's consufteceived By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45PM ABOUT ISRAEL TOURISM Israel is arguably the world's oldest tourist destination, attracting pilgrims and the adventurous for three millennia. Close to 4 million tourists visited Israel in 2013, 20% of whom came from North America. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Better at WEILL - rbdfenageoffrevwaU.com - 1-866-PRWEILL ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES ° NORTH AMERICA New York « 212-499-56 50 Canada ° Director: Ami Atlon ° 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod ° 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Carlin - 404-541-2770 Chicago ° Director: Omer Eshel • 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is dissemin ated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at theDepartment of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're r«ejxi£ your coriTtinuet d interest fn receiving email from *os. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. o M I N I'iTRY OF TO UK I S M N O R f H A M E R I 'C' A . PRESS RELEASE JERUSALEM'S TOWER OF DAVID MUSEUM TO HOST NEW ENGLISH-LANGUAGE MUSICAL, APRIL 18- SEPTEMBER 5 New York - March 27, 2014: Jerusa lem's Tower of David Museum has announced Ah, Jerusalem!, a new English-language musical taking place every Friday afternoon from April 18 through September 5, 2014. The performance is based upon the story of an American family that travels to Jerusalem on a ^tua^ Crusader and Ottoman periods along the way. The production will take Rlace in the open-air ^ , cairtvR^ierado% MSJ^rBA]^ historic walls and ruins dating back to the Hasmonean and Ottoman rule of Jerusalem. The Tower of David Museum is located inside the Jaffa Gate entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem. "We are thrilled this exciting new theater production is highlighting a selection of Jerusalem's historic sites," said Haim Gutin, Israel Ccmmissioner for Tourism, North and South America, "which will provide some additional excitement for travelers traveling to my hometown this year." For ticket reservations, visit www.towerofdavid.org.il. For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - rbelf er@ geoff rev wall. com - 1-866-PRWEILL ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES = NORTH AMERICA New York - 212-499-56 50 Canada ° Director: Ami Alien - 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod ° 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Carlin » 404-541-2770 Chicago » Director: Omer Eshel • 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're tfgM&ffi EWf^B/H^rgg^^ your continued interest/In receiving emairfroirrtis. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. @ Mill H I S T « r OF TOURISM NORTH AMERICA PHOTO RELEASE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF RUNNERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD COMPETE IN FOURTH ANNUAL JERUSALEM INTERNATIONAL MARATHON New York - April 2, 2014: Tens of thousands of runners from more than 50 countries arrived in Israel last week to participate in thefourth annual Jerusalem International Marathon. First to finish the marathon from the men's division was Kenya runner Ronald Kimeli Kurgat, who set a new marathon record with a time of 2 hours, 16 minutesand 08 seconds; and from the Women's Division, Ethiopian runner Alemtsehay Mesfin Demse completed the marathon at a time of 2 hours, 47 minutes and 23 seconds. "The Jerusalem Marathon is one of Israel's most unique and challenging fitness competitions," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America. "We are excited for next year's marathon which we hope will attract return and first-time visitors to arrive in Israel to compete through the hills and holiness that are unique to Jerusalem." For more information about the Jerusalem International Marathon, visit w ww. jerusa lem- marathon.com. For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017.05:00:45 PM ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES » NORTH AMERICA Received By NSD/FARI^figtetftllflWlSffli 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Canada » Director: Ami Alton » 416-964-3784 Los Angeles« Director: Eliezer Hod ° 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyat Carlin - 404-541-2770 Chicago ° Director: Omer Eshel» 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates In formation al material is dissemin ated on beh alf of th e Israel Min istry of Tou rism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. ® o O BOO oo0 MINISTRY OF TOURISM NORTH AMERICA PRESS RELEASE POPE FRANCIS I TO MAKE FIRST VISIT TO ISRAEL THIS MAY e FOURTH PONTIFF TO VISIT THE HOLY LAND Church of the Holy Sepulcher Received By%S^/r*AM^i^^friUl«««©W^iG17 05:00:45 PM New, part fclrrfaWt During his visit, Pope Francis I will meet with local Catholic leaders and representatives of the Israel government, and tour important Christian sites in Jerusalem, including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Room of the Last Supper and the Mount of Olfves. Pope Francis I will also visit the Western Wall, Mount Herzl and Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem. The Pope's itinerary will also include Jordan and Bethlehem in the Palestinian Authority. Pope Francis" visit marks the 50th anniversary of the first-ever visit to the Holy Land by a pontiff. It was in 1964 that Pope Paul VI came to Israel; during that trip - when Jerusalem was still a divided city - he sought to hea I the centuries old schism between the 0 rthodox a nd Ca thdic churches in a historic meeting with Patriarch Athenagoras, and he dedicated the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. "We are thrilled to welcome Pope Francis to Israel," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America, "and we are confident his visit will inspire a new wave of Catholics from around the world to visit Israel and experience firsthand the land that gave birth to the Bible, to Jesus of Nazareth and to Christianity." For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.soisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Better at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866.PRWEILL ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES ° NORTH AMERICA New York ° 212-499-5650 Canada <= Director: Ami Alien « 416-964-3784 Los Angeles » Director: Eliezer Hod « 323-658-7463 Atlanta » Director: Eyal Carlin » 404-541-2770 Chicago ' Director: Omer Eshel» 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Oepartment of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. PRESS RELEASE ISRAEL TO UNVEIL NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART ARCHEOLOGY CAMPUS AND LIBRARY JN JERUSALEM IN APRIL 2016 New York - April 7, 2014: The Israel Antiquities Authority has announced that it will unveil the all- new, state-of-the-art Schottenstein National Cam pus for the Archeology of Israel in Jerusalem, the largest archeological library ih the Middle East, in April 2016. Located on Jerusalem's Museum Hill adjacent to the Israel Museum and overlooking the Hebrew University - Giyat Ram Campus, the new 115,OOO-square-foot archeology campus was designed by renowned Israeli architect Moshe Safdie, and will house nearly 2 million archeological artifacts (including 15,000 Dead Sea scrplls), conservation and restoration laboratories, an auditorium, study galleries, rooftop exhibition gardens and a cafe. The campus will also house the Mandel National Library for the Archeology of Israel, which will feature nearly 150,000 volumes, including rare books and periodicals, as well as the Israel Antiquities Authority Archive, the British Mandatory Archive and historical maps, permits, plans and publications of excavations from the period of the British Mandate over Palestine through today. Re^eived^ my hometown in Jerusalem," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner fajVTpjjrism.Mortkar w or archeology enthusiasts." For more information about the new archeology campus, visit www.antiquities.ore.il/iaa home eng.asp. For more information about travel to Israel, visit www. goisra el. com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES ° NORTH AMERICA New York ° 212-499-56 50 Canada ° Director: Ami Allon ° 416-964-3784 Los Angeles "Director: Eliezer Hod ° 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta « Director: Eyal Carlin ° 404-541-2770 Chicago» Director: Omer Eshel ° 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Departmen t of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Y U re you° r' ccfrttrfraetoMfflf^rWirfl interest in treceivin g You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. © c O V4 qas MINISTRY OF TOURISM NORTH AMERICA PRESS RELEASE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF CHRISTIANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO CELEBRATE EASTER IN ISRAEL 4 i? i Church of the Holy Sepulcher Church of the Holy Sepulcher MS 3 Church of AH Nations Garden of Gethsemane New York - April 10, 2014: Tens of thousands of Christians from around the world will arrive in Israel this month for Easter Holy Week events and services taking place in Jerusalem, April 13-20. Christians arriving in Israel for Easter will celebrate the Easter holiday with a week-long schedule of events in and around the Old City of Jerusalem, including: Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM • On Palm Sunday (April 13), tens of thousands of Christia nms will desc R^@ivedn®#gN£Wbfc^ ^etgistralkHai U; ' " reenacting Jesus" Triumphal entry into Jerusalem. A m procession will take place at Bethpage Church on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives, descending into the Ga rden of Gethsema ne a nd ending a t the Church of St. Anne's in the Old City. A procession for Orthodox denominations will follow the Patriarch to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. o Maundy Thursday (April 17) commemorates the Last Supper and thelast hours prior to Jesus's arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. As part of the ceremony, a short Catholic prayer service will take place at theCenacle, or Room of the Last Supper, while Anglican, Lutheran and Protestant denominations will hold a precession beginning at St. George's Cathedral and ending at Gethsemane. There will be a candlelight procession from Gethsemane to Mount Zion. • On Good Friday (April 18), many travelers will take part in a precession bearing crosses led by the Patriarch, Custodian of the Holy Sites and other groups walking up the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Processions will take place in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and at various in the Old City, as well as at the Protestants' Garden Tomb. • On Holy Saturday (April 19), Orthodox Christians will celebrate the Ceremony of the Holy Fire in and around the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. • On Easter Sunday (April 20), the Latin Patriarch will celebrate Jesus' resurrection at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher with a multi-lingual reading of the Gospel of Resurrection and celebration of Easter Mass. Lutherans will celebrate the Easter Eucharist atop the Mount of Olives behind Augusta Victoria Church. Protestants will celebrate Easter at the Garden Tomb and several churches in Jerusalem. Orthodox denominations celebrate Easter Sunday from midnight on Saturday with a Patriarchal procession to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and celebrations of the Easter Divine Liturgy in Orthodox Old City churches. Visitors can also take part in the annual Easter Sunday services at the Garden Tomb, featuring English-language liturgies, including a sunrise service at 6:30AM and a second serviceat 9:30AM. "We are more excited than ever to welcome Christians from around the world to arrive in the Holy Land for Easter celebrations and to walk in the footsteps of Jesus," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America. "We hope to inspire repeat visitors along with a new wave of Christian travelers to visit the Holy Land this year to experience first hand where the Scriptures come to life." A month after Easter, Pope Francis I will make his first visit to Israel as part of a pilgrimage tour to the Holy Land. For more information about Easter celebrations in Israel, visit www.cicts.org and www.hdvland- Dilgrimaee.org. For mere information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES • NORTH AMERICA New York ° 212-499-56 50 Canada ° Director: Ami AUon ° 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod • 323-6 58-7463 Atlanta • Director: Eyal Carlin ° 404-541-2770 Chicago » Director: Omer Eshel« 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM ;eived By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM c Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. Oo O v _ - oo PRESS RELEASE USA TODAY NAMES TEL AVIV THE BEST BEACH PARTY SPOT ON THE PLANET iff- New York - April 14, 2014: Tel Aviv was ranked as the top beach party spot on the planet as part of a new list created by Matador Travel Network on behalf of USATodav.com. The list describes Tel Aviv as "a new hotspot on the scene, with new clubs sometimes literally popping up overnight," and recommends that travelers "catch a few rays while chatting up some locals to find where the pulse is beating that night." The list ranks Tel Avtv ahead of travel destinations including Cape Town, Los Angeles and Barcelona, . . „ n~ nn A C TV\ it Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM vibrant and dynamic coastal cities," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America. "Tel Aviv's thriving art. music and nightlife scenes, as well as its impeccable weather, will be sure to delight travelers arriving in Israel this year." For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1,866-PRWEILL ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES ° NORTH AMERICA New York « 212-499-5650 Canada » Director: Ami Allon ° 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod ° 323-658-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Carlin ° 404-541-2770 Chicago ° Director: Omer Eshel» 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You're^eceivin your o You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. 7>' o 1IM ft? PRESS RELEASE 1ST QUARTER 2014 SETS NEW ALL-TIME HIGH FOR ISRAEL TOURISM New York - April 14, 2014: 284,000 tourists from around the world arrived in Israel in March 2014, a 13% increase compared to the same period last year and a new all-time high for tourism to Israel. 705,288 tourists arrived in Israel between January and March 2014, a 17% increase compared to the same period last year. The U.S. is the number one source of tourism to Israel (20% of tourists to Israel come from North America), followed by much closer destinations such as Russia, Germany, France and the U.K. "We are thrilled to see a continual increase in tourism to Israel following last year's record-breaking figures," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America, "which attests to Israel's growing reputation asdne of the world's most unique and inspiring travel destinations." A record 3.54 million tourists from around the world arrived in Israel in 2013. For more information about tourism to Israel, visit www.aoisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES » NORTH AMERICA New York ° 212-499-56 50 Canada •> Director: Ami Allon » 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod ° 323-658-7463 Atlanta » Director: Eyal Carlin ° 404-541-2770 Chicago ° Director: Omer Eshei = 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of theisrael Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at die Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/2072017 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You yo You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. M IN 1 ST R Y OF TOURISM .H 6 R T H A M E R I C A PHOTO RELEASE ISRAEL TOURISM MINISTER DR. UZI LANDAU MEETS WITH LEADING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR OPERATORS IN NEW YORK CITY Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America; Israel Tourism Commissioner Dr. Uzi Landau; Aliza Sikirski, Chief of Staff to Minister Landau (front row, left to right); and Anat Levi, Director of Marketing, IMOT, (back row, second from left), alongside some of America's leading tour operators to Israel New York - April 21, 2014: Israel Tourism Minister Dr. Uzi Landau and Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America, met with leading travel agents and tour operators specializing in Israel this month during a private luncheon in New York City. The event included an Open discussion about the collaboration between the Israel Ministry of Tourism and its tour opera tor a nd tra vel a gent pa rtners. "We are thrilled about further developing our partnerships with leadjna.NortoAo^ri)^ AravaUa«eoSs Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 03:00:4TPrvr and tour operators specializing in Israel,'' said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tour^. North and Soutj^mgiic^'T^ America, our largest source of tourism." 705,288 tourists arrived in Israel between January and March 2014, a 17% increase compared to the same period last year. For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. MEDIA CONTACTS Ross Belfer at WEILL - [email protected] - 1-866-PRWEILL ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES - NORTH AMERICA New York « 212-499-5650 Canada ° Director: Ami Allon ° 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod • 323-658-7463 Atlanta ° Director: Eyal Carlin <• 404-541-2770 Chicago « Director: Omer Eshel = 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. » MINISTRY Of TOURISM N 6 R T H A M E R I C A PRESS RELEASE TEL AVIV AND EILAT PRIDE FESTIVALS EXPECTED TO ATTRACT MORE THAN 100,000 TRAVELERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO ISRAEL f i New York - April 21, 2014: Thousands of travelers from around the world are expected to arrive in Israel for the annual Pride Festivals taking place in Eilat (May 15-17) and Tel Aviv (June 8-14). The 13th annual Eilat Pride Festiva I will feature a one-off performance by British pop legend Boy George, alongside international DJsat the "Temptation" party on Dekel Beach on May 15, as well as a weekend of outdoor activities and parties throughout the city's beaches and parks. Following last year's record-breaking number of 100,000 attendants, the 17th annual Tel Aviv Pride Festival will include a week-long lineup of international dance, music and art performances, beach parties and events throughout the city, and concluding with a massive parade and beach party at Gordon-Frishman Beach on June 13. Tel Aviv has been consistently listed amongst the world's "Best Gay Cities" by OayCHies and ranked by Business Insider as the #2 "Best Gay Honeymoon Destination" in the world in 2013. "We are thrilled to host the upcoming Pride festiva Is in Tel Avfv and Eilat, which are expected to draw tens of thousands of travelers to Israel," said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America. "The festivals are a symbol of Israel's openness for travelers of all tastes and interests." For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. „„ A _ „ , Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Received By NSD/FARA HJfflMtfiftteiVtfliit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM Ross^dfer at WEILL - rbeffergeetffrevweilL.corn • 1-866-PRWEILL ISRAEL GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICES » NORTH AMERICA New York - 212-499-5650 Canada ° Director: Ami Alien - 416-964-3784 Los Angeles ° Director: Eliezer Hod » 323-658-7463 Atlanta • Director. Eyal Carlin ° 404-541-2770 Chicago ° Director: Omer Eshel = 312-803-7080 Geoffrey Weill Associates Informational material is disseminated on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Additional information available at the Department of Justice Received By NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/20/2017 05:00:45 PM