Hike Or Belly Dancing

• Finished one of those standard tours of Israel and looking for something a little more down to earth and meaningful? Why not explore this holy land up close and personal, while experiencing some spiritual self-discovery. Livnot Sea to Sea Hike takes you though the land where you'll learn all about the places, the plants and the animals, and be given an opportunity to ask all your questions about Israel. It's a "spectacular 3 day hike that begins near the Kinneret and finishes at the Mediterranean". For more information check out http://www.livnot.com/Pages/sea-to-sea-hike/sea-to-sea.htm


• This year, AACI (Association of Americans & Canadians in Israel) is holding a joint Fourth of July picnic, arts and crafts fair PLUS yard sale together at the Kraft Family Stadium which is located next to Gan Sacher and Beit HaChayal in Jerusalem. Both very popular events are brought together for the first time this year. There are lots of fun activities arranged for the entire family plus a great concert to end off the event. (For more information check their website: http://www.aaci.org.il/pa/jeractivities.htm#fourth


• The Jerusalem Municipality has a listing of different tours around Jerusalem. Some are free of charge and others are inexpensive and caters to the English speaking population. In fact, their website is full of useful information and is easy to navigate. http://jeru.huji.ac.il/jeru/general_info1.html

• For those who haven't heard, a spanking new deluxe bowling alley "StriKing" has opened up in Mishor Adumim a few weeks ago. Located in the industrial center, in the same building (Supa 1) as the new wedding hall which opened it's doors about the same time. They boast 10 bowling lanes, bar/pub in the bowling hall, a food court to buy some munchies, and LCD TV screens to see the latest sport event or music video. Those who enjoy belly dancing, can make a point of being there on Tuesday night (13.06.06) at 21:30, when Ofra Zakai will be entertaining, along with an evening of dancing.
  NOTE: The bowling alley is open on Shabbat so I doubt that the food has a kashrut certificate.