Magen David Square is perhaps the most interesting square in Tel-Aviv: Not only is it one of the busiest points in the city, where five major streets meet (Alenbi, King George, Sheinkin, Ha’Carmel and Nachalat Binyamin. Six in fact, if you count both parts of Alenbi, the same number as the points on a Star Of David, a “Magen David”). It is also where two very special markets meet: The Carmel Market, which offers food, cheap clothing and pirated DVDs and is active every day except Saturday, and …More

Visitors to Tel-Aviv are likely to describe the general look of the Hebrew city by the sea as drab and gray, if not worse. Unfortunately, a short walk around town would prove such descriptions to be accurate, at least for the most part: It’s not hard to see that while many other cities in the world are kept in much better shape, Tel-Aviv could use some help in that field. Still, despite the poor condition in which many buildings in Tel-Aviv are maintained the city is no less than a world-renowned …More

There has always been an existing stereotype of the unathletic and weak Jew but a new exhibition at the Beit Hatfutsot aims to correct that misconception. “The Game of Their Lives” portrays the stories of people and teams driven to excel at any cost. “The Game of Their Lives” documents the stories of 19 Jewish athletes prior to Israeli statehood in 1948. Although Israel has not delivered a considerable amount of Jewish athletes, the exhibition will raise awareness on the …More

It maybe only a medium-sized burg by international standards, but it’s as busy as the biggest of them. While in European cities you’re likely to find people relaxing in a nice verdant park, Tel Aviv has an unfortunate shortage of green due to the heat and general aridness of the region. It does have Park Ha’Yarkon—the city’s largest park, situated on the northern outskirts of the city—but as far as inner-city parks go, all Tel Aviv has is the small and dusty Gan-Meir. Therefore, …More

Need an excuse to visit Tel Aviv? Try this. It's not only a lively and vibrant city, but it's also a Jewish city. While Jerusalem may have a longer Jewish history, it doesn’t offer nearly as much diversity in party options as Tel Aviv does. In this busy city, you can enjoy some of the best dining and dancing in the world while keeping things kosher. How strictly kosher you’d like your night on the town to be is entirely up to you; there are numerous options that cater to any Jewish preference. As far …More

It used to be the seedy part of town that tourists would seldom visit; where empty lots and abandoned building were common sights. Now it’s one of the hottest most fascinating parts of the Tel Aviv-Yaffo metropolis and available real estate is hard to come by. Yaffo (Jaffa, as you probably pronounce it) may be the oldest part of this young city, but it’s only recently been getting the attention it rightly deserves. It’s a part of town that shows you how Jews and Arabs can live and enjoy shopping …More

Making up your mind when to come for a visit can be tricky: Not only is the weather almost always good, like any other major city Tel-Aviv has a busy and at times even confusing cultural calendar that offers things to do at almost any time of the year. So to make it easier for you to make up your mind we’ve put together this short list of things to look look forward to in Tel-Aviv: DocAviv Since 1999 Tel-Aviv’s very own documentary film festival has been attracting interesting and innovative …More

The Carmel Market is in the heart of Tel Aviv and draws all different types of shoppers from the young to the old. People come to shop for fresh food including fresh fruit, spices, and homemade hummus.  Food is just one of the many products people can buy. Also for sale is clothing, souvenirs, jewelry and shoes. One of the best parts of the market is  being able to negotiate.  Everything is for sale and everything is negotiable. The market opened back in 1920 and is the biggest market in Tel …More

It only took four years and one hundred million shekels, but the Ha’Bima theatre’s newly renovated home is finally open to the public. Some Tel Aviviens love it, saying it’s about time Israel’s national theatre have a decent home, while others hate it and call it a monstrosity, an eye sore, and criticizing it for its blank façade and inability to fit in the city’s landscape. Either way it’s something to look at and something to talk about, and most of all—a place to …More

With the newly constructed Herta and Paul Amir building of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Tel Aviv—which, despite being Israel’s cultural center, has lacked architectural achievements to boast about, without referring back to the famous the Bauhaus buildings built nearly a century ago—has re-earned its architectural reputation as the famed “White City.”   Designed by Professor Preston Scott Cohen, head of the graduate architecture program at Harvard University, this geometrically …More

Tel Aviv is a great city for eco-friendly cycling enthusiasts. It’s flat and there is always a lot to see. Join one of the city bike tours to get a feel of this hopping city. EcoBike Tours EcoBike Tours is a highly acclaimed bike tour company. Ecobike Tours takes visitors on a three-hour long private bike tour around Tel Aviv. The tour stops at many Tel Aviv landmarks, such as Kikar Rabin, the Tel Aviv Port, Yarkon Park and more. They also have a bike and beer option that includes a 30-minute beer break …More

In Tel Aviv, there seems to be two necessary components for the existence of life: oxygen and art. This cultural hub of Israel is overflowing with galleries that exhibit the vivacious artistic spirit of the Jewish country, Tel Aviv in particular, and the international world. A great way to dive into the art scene is to begin at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. This museum is the heart of the local art scene, boasting the largest collection of Israeli artwork found anywhere. From its modernist transformation in the …More