Articles
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ROSH HASHANA, YOM KIPPUR AND SUCCOTH just around the corner.
The Jewish High holidays are drawing near but what do they really mean? Rosh HaShanah (New Year), Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) the two most holy of holidays have a lot of hidden symbolism and deep meaning.
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BAD KISSINGEN- A REMARKABLE FRIENDSHIP
Twenty-three years and still going strong. Bad Kissingen youth exchange create a project about their visit to Tamar Regional Council in 2019.
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TAMAR REGIONAL COUNCIL - EVENTS
The corona is still with us, but as we all become adept with the changes it has brought to our lives, events across the country are being held. Read on to see how Tamar Region invests in events for its residents and visitors.
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THINK GREEN: AWARENESS OF THE ENVIRONMENT AS A WAY OF LIFE
From the issue of air pollution in the localities of Sodom Square, to the landfill project that deals with the sewage treatment in Ein Bokek. Neri Erely, chairman of the EPC provides an environmental picture of problematic areas in the region.
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THE SKY'S THE LIMIT!
A unique Desert and Dead Sea R&D program as part of the "School for Young Astronauts" will open at the end of August with the participation of 10 young students from Tamar localities. From the depths of the globe to the heights of outer space!!:)
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DEVELOPMENT, EXPANSION AND UPGRADING!
The Tamar Regional Council is functioning on all its pistons regarding development of industry, tourism and education. Here we can learn about two major projects that are underway that will enhance many aspects for the revenue, employment and enjoyment.
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WALKING ON THE WATER IN THE DESERT
WATER, DESERT AND SALT
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THE OLDEST, LOWEST, LARGEST AND MORE ...
This area lays claim to quite a few world records, read on to see exactly how.
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DEAD SEA REGION - A DESERT FULL OF LIFE!
Life on the earths surface, in this desert, is vibrant, colourful and unique. Minuscule quantities of bacteria can be found in the lake but the flora and fauna is abundant, bountiful and plenteous.
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THE SECRET'S OUT!
Ein Gedi's historical secret, as depicted in the flawless mosaic floor of the ancient synagogue, is a lesson that we can still learn from today!
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THE TAMAR REGIONAL COUNCIL’S NORTHERN COMMUNITY, THE LARGEST IN THE AREA, HAS REOPENED ITS GATES TO GUESTS
The region is beginning to 'wake up' and return but with a lighter step and revitalized energy. Credit (top photo) Avishag Ayalon
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DEAD SEA VIRTUAL MUSEUM
The Dead Sea Museum is a new type of platform for Art Exhibitions in virtual reality. Through commissioned digital artworks, the project aims to open new ways for contemporary artists to present and showcase their work.
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DEAD SEA SPECTACULAR BEACHES ARE BACK FOR BATHERS!
After a period of two months, the Tamar Regional Council is opening the beaches back up to the public. According to the required regulations of the Ministry of Health the beaches will open on Wednesday, 20th May, 2020.
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SHAVUOT - a holiday celebration in Israel
Shavuot is a one-day holiday with many names, dozens of traditions and recipes galore. Agricultural festivals, sales in shops and supermarkets, children dancing and performing and much much more. Read on to see what it is all about ....
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PASSOVER - A FAMILY CELEBRATION?
The great Jewish 'family' celebration is on the horizon and corona is with us still. How are we going to cope with the restrictions upon us?
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TAMAR MUSIC FESTIVAL NO. 21 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER.
Lockdown is easing off, some kind of normalcy is returning and summer is on its way! With hope in our hearts and belief that we will beat this crisis, plans are well and truly underway for this year's music festival.
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CORONA - A GLOBAL CRISIS
It is not new news, it is not fake news but it is sad news. The world is in isolation. Corona has quickly and quietly circled its way around the globe and changed the day to day life of every human being. So what about the lowest place on earth?
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SPRING HAS ARRIVED AND MOTHER NATURE DOESN'T LET A PANDEMIC BOTHER HER
Whilst the lock-down continues for us mere mortals, nature is oblivious to our problems and continues to blossom and bloom. The sun is shining outside and offers hope and promise for better days ahead.
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OUR NEW MAYOR - 100 DAYS ON.
A new mayor, 100 days in charge, a lot of hope, many issues and dilemmas and now the corona! – who is the man that took on this tremendous task?
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SISTER CITY - BAD KISSINGEN
Our sister city, Bad Kissingen, Bavaria, Germany is, as are most all of us, in the midst of the corona crisis too. But elections still took place and the results are in.