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Visitors to Israel must obtain a visa from one of the Israeli diplomatic missions All visitors must hold a passport that is valid for 6 months after the date of departure from Israel.
Overview
The roots of the culture of Israel developed long before the foundation of the State of Israel in 1948, and reflect Jewish history in the diaspora, Jewish culture, the ideology of the Zionist movement that developed in the late 19th century, as well as the history and traditions of the Arab Israeli population and ethnic minorities that live in Israel, among them Druze, Circassians, Armenians and more.
Overview
It incorporates many foods traditionally eaten in Levantine, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, and foods such as falafel, hummus, msabbha, shakshouka, couscous, and za'atar are now widely popular in Israel.
Falafel
The king of Israeli food, no question, though actually originally from Egypt. A delicious mix of chickpeas and/or fava beans, plus spices liberally applied according to each falafel stand ownerâs secret recipe, these little falafel balls are then thrust into a pita, nestling alongside freshly cut salads, hummus, tehina sauce, pickled vegetables and maybe some chips.
Hummus
The prince charming of Israeli food, hummus (or humus, hummous, etc), hummus is actually originally Lebanese. Hummus is a kind of dip or spread made from crushed chickpeas and mixed with tehina sauce, lemon, olive oil, salt and garlic.
It can be served in many ways, including as a main dish accompanied by ful (fava beans) and hard boiled egg, as well as a side dish at a big meal. Hummus has also become big business in Israel, where in addition to the many cafes and restaurants that serve it, you can also find an amazing variety of hummus in tubs in every supermarket.
Shwarma
You can often find shwarma in exactly the same place as falafel, and if not, itâll usually be very close by. Another street food extremely popular in Israel, shwarma is typically slices of turkey, chicken or lamb, which are usually shaved off a huge slab of meat rotating (vertically) on a big spit. Similar in style to the Turkish doner kebab.
Jachnun
The king of weekend eating, Jachnun is a traditional Yemenite dish usually only served on a Saturday morning (though is available in many hotels and restaurants throughout the week). Jachnun is made of rolled dough made with plenty of unhealthy margerine, which is then cooked overnight for around 10-12 hours.
The best way to eat Jachnun is with grated tomato, spiced up a little with some Yemenite schug (be careful, it can rip your tongue off!), along with a hard-boiled egg, preferably one also cooked in the same overnight pot. Read here for more jachnun delights, including the best places to eat it.
The Tel Aviv White Night
The Tel Aviv White Night (Laila Lavan) is the biggest cultural event in the city that never sleeps. This yearâs roster of beach concerts and parties, special exhibitions and tours takes place all through the night from June 30 to July 1 in venues including the Jaffa Port, Rabin Square, Sarona Market, Hatachana, Kikar Habima, Kiryat Sefer, Gan Hahashmal and Menachem Begin Park. In addition, many eateries and stores remain open all night.
Karmiel Dance Festival
For three days, the city of Karmiel will be filled with dancers running to and from workshops and giving performances. Some 250,000 people are expected to attend.
International Puppet Theater Festival
A colorful street procession opens the annual event at the Israel Puppet Center in Holon, Israelâs âChildrenâs City.â Some 30 performances by resident and international artists are planned, as well as conferences, exhibitions and workshops. Three weeks later, Jerusalemâs 25th annual puppet festival will feature the Chinese artist Yang Fei and other special guests.
International Arts and Crafts Fair
This annual outdoor festival has been held for 40 years at Hutzot Hayotzer, the Jerusalem Arts and Crafts art amphitheater near the walls of the Old City. Hundreds of crafters and artisans from around Israel as well as many European and African countries participate. Concerts held in conjunction with the festival take place nightly at Sultanâs Pool nearby. Open every evening (except Fridays) between 6 and 11pm; Saturday from 9 to midnight.