The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/top-five/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:57:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Top five | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/top-five/ 32 32 Drive-in performances, digital meetups among creative ways to celebrate summer https://www.timesofisrael.com/drive-in-performances-digital-meetups-among-creative-ways-to-celebrate-summer/ Sun, 26 Jul 2020 08:47:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2353079 Here are some podcasts, one-time performances, neighborly get-togethers and virtual talks for whiling away Jerusalem's hot summer days

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]]> Pining for summer vacation but hobbled by the virus? Camping could be the answer https://www.timesofisrael.com/pining-for-summer-vacation-but-hobbled-by-the-virus-camping-could-be-the-answer/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 06:32:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2338699 With AstroTurf campgrounds, glamping, tents and yurts, the outdoors offers options

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]]> Time to make — or eat — the doughnuts, and other Hanukkah treats https://www.timesofisrael.com/time-to-make-or-eat-the-doughnuts-and-other-hanukkah-treats/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:11:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1972842 During this 8-day Festival of Lights, olive oil and fried sweet pastries are the order of the holiday

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]]> No holidays on the calendar? No problem. Autumn’s got cultural festivals https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-holidays-on-the-calendar-no-problem-autumns-got-cultural-festivals/ Sun, 21 Oct 2018 10:34:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1942945 5 events around the country over the next 6 weeks celebrate the piano, jazz, documentaries, dance, and animation

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]]> School’s out, but there’s plenty to learn in summertime workshops https://www.timesofisrael.com/schools-out-but-theres-plenty-to-learn-in-summertime-workshops/ Wed, 04 Jul 2018 10:11:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1879725 Pack some peas, crochet a basket, mix herbs, paint glass, or make and taste some ice cream

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]]> Tahini is all over Tel Aviv, from the raw to the cooked https://www.timesofisrael.com/tahini-is-all-over-tel-aviv-from-the-raw-to-the-cooked/ Sat, 09 Jun 2018 07:37:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1864087 The sesame sauce is featured throughout Tel Aviv's Levinsky Market, in fizzy cocktails and frothy sauces

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]]> With nature trails calling, it’s time to walk the walk https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-nature-trails-calling-its-time-to-walk-the-walk/ Sun, 20 May 2018 06:10:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1841228 Some advice on how to hike, glamp, bike and horseback ride around the country

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]]> On Israel’s 70th, become a part of history as you look back on it https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-israels-70th-become-a-part-of-history-as-you-look-back-on-it/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 09:03:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1830263 Israel celebrates Independence Day in every city, town and village; here are a few standout options for marking Yom Ha'atzmaut

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]]> Folding frogs, telling time and preparing for Israel’s 70th on Passover https://www.timesofisrael.com/folding-frogs-telling-time-and-preparing-for-israels-70th-on-passover/ Sun, 25 Mar 2018 03:02:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1813038 There are 5 days to fill during the intermediate days of Passover this year, but luckily, there are lots of options

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]]> As dog days end, summertime events are still hot and happening https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-dog-days-end-summertime-events-are-still-hot-and-happening/ Mon, 21 Aug 2017 08:55:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1679896 Avail yourselves of a street theater festival, free tours of the Foreign Ministry, Negev nights and modern dance

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]]> Five ways (or more) to keep cool this summer https://www.timesofisrael.com/five-ways-or-more-to-keep-cool-this-summer/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 11:54:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1654810 Ice rinks, outdoor movies, a bicycle exhibit and a sea turtle haven are great places for taking a chill

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]]> Party till morning at Tel Aviv’s White Night https://www.timesofisrael.com/party-till-morning-at-tel-avivs-white-night/ Mon, 26 Jun 2017 07:30:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1646285 Annual end-of-June festival offers up a cornucopia of art, performances, live music and international foods

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]]> Spring time is festival time in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/spring-time-is-festival-time-in-jerusalem-tel-aviv/ Wed, 17 May 2017 05:34:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1617107 From nighttime food tours and a rave party in the capital, to urban design and philosophy debates in the White City, anything goes in the month of May

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]]> On Independence Day, feel free to choose your celebration https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-independence-day-feel-free-to-choose-your-celebration/ Mon, 01 May 2017 19:29:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1610516 Smashed burgers, a chocolatey porter, Israeli flicks and freebies are just some of the ways to avoid the silly string and inflatable hammers

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]]> Something for everyone at upcoming Israeli festivals https://www.timesofisrael.com/something-for-everyone-at-upcoming-israeli-festivals/ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:17:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1456971 There's indie music in Haifa, jazz in Jaffa, art in Yeruham, wine in TA and Jerusalem, and baskets in the Galilee

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