Articles
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Dead Sea training school - DEAD SEA AND ARAVA SCIENCE CENTRE
Microbial ecosystem services, an international training school at the Dead Sea and Arava Science Center
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COMING TOGETHER WHILST KEEPING APART - Tiding up the garden during lockdown
Kibbutz Ein Gedi prides itself on its Botanical Gardens. Read on to find out how, during the lockdown, the community rallied together to tidy up the benches!
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NEPAL - the story continues ....
Our dear friends are not just sitting on their heels and waiting for the COVID to be over, the 60 year friendship, Nepal and Israel, celebrations continue ....
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TRISTRAM STARLING -THE BIRD THAT FLIRTS!
The Tristram Starling or Grackle is native to the Middle East. Its migratory route brings it to Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and one cannot miss its arrival ....
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DESPITE THE DIFFICULTIES, LIFE GOES ON ...
The Tamar region has not given up, as much as possible life still goes on, and the COVID 19 will not beat the residents. Read on to find out how the communities bring joy to themselves.
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WHAT SECRETS DOES THE SODOM APPLE TREE HOLD?
This rather unusual tree is common in Africa, Asia and Indochina. It is said to have medicinal attributes, spiritual powers and useful elements for survive the hot, dry conditions its lives in.
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SALT OF THE EARTH
What is the connection between: salt, soldier and salary? Going back in time and ending up today - not a lot has changed in the language and even the references still continue to a certain extent.
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HAPPY HANNUKA FROM US ALL
DECEMBER, the holiest of all the months, lets all celebrate together!
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Santa Claus really does go everywhere
Starting his epic journey across the continents, this year Santa started at the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea. Not the cold, snowy atmosphere that he is used to, but sunny and very salty :)
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Nepal and the Dead Sea - together again
Nepal and Tamar are old friends, a visit from a dignitary is always welcome and happy event.
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A green zone under the blue skies
With the Corona virus still floating around in human air space, life has become very difficult for each and every one of us. However, humans are smart, resilient and inventive. Trying to bring life back to some type of normalcy is a challenge but not im
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AGRICULTURE - THE ROOTS OF THE BARREN DESERT
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DEPARTMENT - WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO?
The Int. Relations Dept, has been working particularly hard to keep our foreign connections and friendly relationships going despite the current crisis. New contacts, old contacts, new ideas, old ideas renewed,
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TWIN CITIES - AN EFFORT WORTH MAKING
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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.