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Receipt of the Gender Medal for 2021 on behalf of the We Power Association

WePower the association for empowering women in the public and politcal sphere, held their annual award ceremony this month and Tamar Regional Council was at the top of their list.
LATIN AMERICAN AMBASSADORS VISIT TAMAR

An old friend still with the Dead Sea in his heart came to visit this month with some very distinguised visitors.
50 years celebrating Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

Ein Gedi nature reserve was declared in 1971 and is one of the most important reserves in Israel. The park is situated on the eastern border of the Judean Desert, on the Dead Sea coast, and covers an area of 14 km2.
The sweet taste of farming at the saltiest place on earth

MEET THE EVAN'S!!! A young couple, 1982, dreaming of a 'different' life, fall in love with the Dead Sea and its environment, terrain and lifestyle. The passion of this couple can be tasted in their produce! Read on to find out how.
Dead Sea R&D - Flood Research Conference

This month a conference on flood research was held at the Institute for Desert Flood Research at the Dead Sea R&D. Winter is coming and the floods play a vital part in our every day lives and workplaces.
Tamar Youth - Discussion circles

Round table discussions took place this week among a peer group of youth on topics concerning Breast Cancer Awareness Week and the late Yitzhak Rabin Memorial Day.
SHANA TOVA to all our readers
AGADIR IS HERE

The famous hamburger restaurant has laid its foundations at the Dead Sea. A real boost for the region.
THE TAMAR MUSIC FESTIVAL - BACK WITH FULL ENERGY!

The COVID-19 virus has disrupted our lives quite enough. It is time to get back out and enjoy life. So the Tamar Music Festival, held annually at the Dead Sea is back - and raring to go!!!
BACK TO SCHOOL - BIG TIME

The schools are back, the children are ready and excited, the teachers are fully prepared and the parents are anxiious to return to normality.
Consulate General of Israel to Bavaria makes an overnight visit to the Dead Sea

Bavria, home of Bad Kissingen, our twin city of 25+ years, is important to Tamar, for obvious reasons. So when the Consulate General decides to visit the Dead Sea before she takes up the post, the honour is all ours.
THINKING DOING ENTREPERNEURS

The Thinking Doing Project sponsored by ICL GROUP is a project that encourages community projects led by residents. Read on to find out what wonderful ventures are taking place at Tamar.
CLIMATE CONTROL AT THE LOWEST PLACE ON EARTH

A climate control crisis conference took place at the Arad municipal hall this summer as a joint collaboration between three regions.
SUMMER SEMINAR AT THE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR

War time, terror time is a terrible experience for anyone. Children especially should never been exposed to violence of any kind - so like so many other places in Israel, the communities of the Tamar Regional Council did what they could ...
MASADA TELLS A TALE OF A WONDERFUL LIFE

Sitting at the top of a lonely mountain peak, an ancient fortress tells us what a wonderful world we live in. Maybe we should be listening a little better!
THE SWEET FRIENDSHIP OF THE TASTY DATE! DESERT TO DESERT, TREE TO TREE.

Reaching out across the globe is a paramount importance to the Tamar Regional Council. We want to know about the world and we want the world to know us. Read on to learn about our latest connections ...
SHAVUOT - a holiday celebration in Israel
There's nothing quite like a motorbike ride on the open road

350 motorcyclists on a journey of 1400 km, call for strengthening tourism in the country.
SPORTS ON A HIGH AT TAMAR

National sports week went off with a starting gun bang at the Tamar region, sports galore, and fun for all.
New paramedics at Tamar

In normal times - COVID and terror aside - over 2 million visitors travel to the Dead Sea annually. Together with the 2000 residents of the area the need for emergency services grows every year. Read on to find out how the authorities are coping.
INDEPENDENCE DAY - 73 YEARS OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL

Celebrating 73 years since the establishment of the State of Israel, a joyous occasion every year but this year in particular.
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
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!
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 ....
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 ....
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.
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.
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.
HAPPY HANNUKA FROM US ALL

DECEMBER, the holiest of all the months, lets all celebrate together!
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 :)
Nepal and the Dead Sea - together again

Nepal and Tamar are old friends, a visit from a dignitary is always welcome and happy event.
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
AGRICULTURE - THE ROOTS OF THE BARREN DESERT
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,
TWIN CITIES - AN EFFORT WORTH MAKING
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.
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.
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.
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.