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In-flight I Issue 270 I May 2023

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Editor-in-Chief Nava Marton Production Manager Liat Mofaz Milchan English Translator and Copy Editor Gallia Bronowski Art Director Amram Pikarsky / Studio Liat Rosenzwieg Design Shiri Atzmon Cover Photo and Images ASAP Creative VP of Marketing, Trade and Sales Yaniv Ofir Business Development Manager Alon Fox Senior Sales Manager Ofer Stessel

Editor’s Letter May is the month Israel celebrates

the holiday of water and the opening of bathing season, we’ve compiled a selection of natural springs that are a joy to dive into and delightful spots to organize a picnic with friends and family. This month of May is also Eurovision month. The city of Liverpool is hosting this year’s contest, of which the semi finals take place on May 9 th and 11 th and the final on May 13 th . EL AL flew out Israel’s candidate Noa Kirel there on April 30 th , and we managed to sit down with Israel’s biggest popstar for a heart-to-heart and to wish her good luck, just before she left to give the performance of her lifetime. Also this month: a taste of the best market eateries in the country, spring harvest-inspired Israeli design, and as always, events, guides, recommendations, and more. I wish you all a pleasant read and a peaceful flight, Nava Marton

Jerusalem Day and the Jewish Holiday of Shavuot. Jerusalem Day takes place this year on May 18 th and marks the perfect occasion to make your way to the ancient capital for a visit. Not only is Jerusalem a centuries’ old city of paramount cultural, historical, and religious significance, it is also a modern metropolis in constant renewal. It now has means of sightseeing transportation that allow visitors to discover its myriad sites and attractions effort-free, and through different angles and perspectives. Its red sightseeing double-deckers, light rail, night tour buses, and bright yellow electric two-seaters are some of the exciting new ways of exploring the city, from its narrowest alleyways to its most majestic monuments. As Shavuot is also known in Israel as

Head Of Inflight Entertainment & Connectivity Tal Kalderon Talkal@elal.co.il

Atmosphere Magazine is published monthly by RGE and LDI. Materials in this publication may not be reproduced in any form without permission. The opinions expressed in this magazine reflect those of the writers only, and not EL AL Airlines. The publisher and / or EL AL are not responsible for advertising content. For information regarding advertising opportunities Please contact Mr. Ofer Stessel at Tel: 052-8000618 Ofer_s@rge.co.il

Traveler’s Prayer May it be Thy will, Lord of Heaven and Earth, to lead us to peace and safety, to fly us in peace and safety to our desired destination, to find life, joy, and peace. Guard and watch us, we who fly the air pathways, cross the seas, and travel overland routes. Make firm the hands that guide the steering and sustain their spirit, so that they may lead us in peace and safety. For in You alone is our shelter from now unto eternity. The Lord bless thee, keep thee, the Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee, the Lord turns His face unto thee, and gives thee peace. Amen.

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