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This summer has been one of the hardest Israel has experienced
in some time, but the North bore the brunt of the war.
Therefore we are dedicating our recommendations this
month to the North. If you have a chance to visit the
area, whether it be to shoot a film or simply to enjoy
the many recreational activities the North has to offer,
here are some ideas.
Take a Walk through Wadi Nissnass in Downtown Haifa
Aromatic scents of lemon trees and distant sounds
of crashing waves, sets the scene for Wadi Nissnass,
the vibrant Haifa neighborhood that is a delight for
the senses and makes for a captivating sightseeing
destination. This authentic Mediterranean town, located
in the Western Galilee, was built in the 1830’s,
and since has served as a model for co-existence between
Arabs and Jews. The stone lined streets house market
vendors selling their array of goods – homemade
pitas, specially ground coffee, and crafts galore.
The lights, colors, Middle Eastern musicians, and
children playing in the streets make this a perfect
locale for the inspired still photographer.
The Bethlehem Haglilit Village
Founded as a Templar colony in 1906, this captivating
village is an exquisite historic locale that we highly
recommend you visit if you are looking to travel in
the North of the country. Situated in the Lower Galilee,
Bethlehem Haglilit offers a variety of activities.
You can stroll through Main Street on foot observing
the unique Templar architecture and surveying the
local assortment of boutiques and coffee shops.
We strongly recommend you stay overnight at the exceptional
country-style bed and breakfast, Neve Hagar. This
charming guesthouse, in an original Templar building,
is an excellent choice for staying in the North. They
offer 4 fully equipped suites and 2 smaller rooms.
The cost is $120 on weeknights for a couple, and on
weekends reservations are for 2 nights minimum at
$280 for a couple.
Neve Hagar - Tel – 04-953-3353, www.nevehagar.co.il
You can rent a bicycle and a guide who will show
you around the village, or rent a bicycle and explore
on your own for $12 a day.
Bicycle rental – The Ofek Company – 04-950-0915,
050-266-2161
“Neighbors” -
The 22nd Haifa International Film Festival
This year’s Haifa Film festival will take
place from the 7th-14th of October 2006. We recommend
this terrific festival, featuring 150 new films from
over 100 countries, and including panel discussions,
special events, sessions with renowned filmmakers,
open-air screenings, concerts and more.
The opening event is a tribute to the distinguished
Israeli filmmaker, Judd Ne’eman, who directed
numerous acclaimed documentary and feature films,
and headed the Tel Aviv University film school, educating
generations of Israeli artists. Ne’eman’s
latest film, Nuzhat al-Fuad, will be premiering at
the festival.
One of the focuses of this year’s festival is
Cinema from the Balkans, showcasing films from Serbia,
Bosnia, Kosovo, and more.
www.haifaff.co.il
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