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Music | The Red Sea Jazz Festival The winter version of the Red Sea Jazz Festival offers a dazzling selection of shows and performances including interesting pairings of well-known artists and unmissable concerts with some of the most exciting international musicians. The Red Sea Jazz Festival’s winter version was originally created by the late Dubi Lenz z”l who was the festival’s artistic director from 2011 to June 2023 when he passed away. The festival’s opening show, “Boundless love”, pays tribute to Lenz’s passion for music and will comprise performances by Eli Dejibri, Joca Perpignan, Marcelo Nami, Yasmin Levi, Rona Kenan, and more. Other shows include: David Broza, Rami Kleinstein hosting Jane Bordeaux, Brazilian harmonica player Gabriel Grossi and his trio, and more. And as always, there’ll be plenty of jam sessions to enjoy, as well as accommodation options and deals with the Isrotel hotel chain (the festival’s official partner). February 22 nd - 24 th , Eilat, tickets via ticketmaster *9964, tmisrael.co.il For more information: redseajazz.co.il

The Red Sea Jazz Festival I David Broza I Photo: Lorenz Schmidle

Balance café at kibbutz Hanaton I Photo: courtesy of coffeetrail.co.il

05 Fields of green, natural springs, and breathtaking trek trails are what make the Jezreel Valley one of Israel’s most beautiful regions. According to the Home Front Command it is also one of its safest. Among the region’s most visited sites is the Beit She’arim national park that boasts several mesmerizing natural caves. The region’s museum, located in Kibbutz Yifat, showcases a variety of agricultural tools and tractors from different historical periods, and a look into life on the

Day trip | Exploring the Jezreel Valley

kibbutz across the decades. The scenic promenade of the Tzippori river crosses the blue segment of Israel’s National Trail and ends at the Tzippori national park where you can explore the remains of a Roman amphitheatre, an ancient Jewish quarter, and a Crusader’s fortress. Don’t forget to stop by the Balance café at kibbutz Hanaton. It is located right beside a relaxing area of beautiful greenery filled with trees, hammocks, a bookcase full of books, and peace and quiet all around.

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