Articles
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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THE DEAD SEA LAND MARATHON No. 2 - A SUCCESS STORY
The Dead Sea Land Marathon No. 2 has been and gone! For the second year running, sportsmen from all over the world travel to the Dead Sea, Israel and take part in a race that is second to none globally. Running on the Dead Sea sounds like an impossible d
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EDUCATION AND CORONA
In February the Tamar Regional High School held a seminar on Design Thinking in Education. This programme is run in co-operation and under the guidance of Stanford University, USA. So what is Design Thinking in Education?
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SISTER CITY - BAD KISSINGEN
Twenty-three years and still going strong! A wonderful delegation of young and slightly older, descended upon the Dead Sea this month to take part in the Dead Sea Marathon. Read on to find out how successful their visit was for one and all.