Anniversary Fever
Throwing an anniversary bash has become popular in Israel. When spouses reach a decadal age, when marriages last for a significant period, or when any other event deemed worthy of commemoration occurs, festivities ensue. So if your thinking of celebrating our April issue is full of suggestions.
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ERETZ
The Magazine of Israel
April 2008

  Issue Number
113

Cover: Earth and Heavens
Photo: Ronen Helman

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Anniversary Fever
Even though the events to celebrate Israel's sixtieth anniversary are not exactly getting of the round, the anniversary spirit has pervaded the country. So if you are thinking of celebrating an anniversary in Israel, we have put together a few suggestions from the ERETZ Staff.

Art in Custody
Two new exhibitions at the Israel Museum are a result of renewed interest in the restitution of Jewish property stolen by the Nazis and never returned to its rightful owners.

The Marina Factor
Almost two decades ago, 31 centimeters of beach was available per person in Israel. Today that number has dwindled to less that 2 centimeters. How did this happen, even after a very progressive law to safeguard the beaches was enacted?

We did not know, I swear we did not know...
Anita Ammersfeld founded and manages the Walfisch Stadt Theater in Vienna, a small, successful. high-quality theater. "I want to put a mirror in front of people's eyes," says Ammersfeld, whose parents escaped to Canada when the Gestapo arrived in town.

A True Fighter
Brig.-Gen.(res.) Hedava Almog's impressive careers in the IDF and the public sector have given her rare insight into oft-hidden aspects of Israeli society. Almog's experiences have left her both highly critical of Israeli politics and society and highly optimistic about the future.

The Great Chocolate Heist
ERETZ Survey (more)

Omer Days
The counting of the Omer begins the days after Passover and continues for seven weeks or 49 days. Our language corner follows some of the usages of the word Omer.

Charity Hikes
Hiking the Israel trail is not only an increasingly popular pastime, but also an increasingly popular way to raise funds for charity. For more go to www.tsadkadima.com

Love of Nature

Ronen Helman's love of of nature have brought him to always carry a camera on his jop as a Jewish National Fund ranger in the Negev. This is his pictorial

Trip Planning
Planning a trip to Israel can be overwhelming. Even visitors that have been in Israel a dozen times face challenges. So, to the rescue comes Yael Adar from travel and adventure in Israel.

Stamp Exhibit
Exhibitors from over 70 countries will participate in the International Stamp Exhibition to be held in Tel Aviv in May.