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From ice baths to yoga classes: Everything to expect at Israel's largest wellness festival

Three movement areas, 50 health booths, and a free alternative therapy zone: Wellfest returns for its fifth year at Kfar Maccabiah. The event will take place on May 29-30.

By WALLA! HEALTH
31/03/2025

Postponed by war, Acre Fringe Festival to highlight resilience and art

Israel’s Acre Fringe Festival is back this April with bold, thought-provoking performances.

By NERIA BARR
25/03/2025

Ashdod to launch Meridiano festival, celebrating music, theater, cinema

The festival, taking place June 14-22, will be spread across the city, with venues including the 7,000-seat Ashdod Amphitheater and the 1,000-seat Ashdod Performing Arts Center.

Ninth annual Bach Festival kicks off throughout Israel

The ninth edition takes place March 17-24, opening at the YMCA in Jerusalem (March 17, 7 p.m.) before moving on to Rehovot, Haifa, and Tel Aviv.

15/03/2025

A celebration of colors and magic: Why visiting Bulgaria in March?

Red-and-white decorations, ancient rituals, and unique traditions: The surprising reason that makes Bulgaria a perfect spring destination—plus, where to celebrate Baba Marta in Israel.

By MAARIV TOURISM
08/03/2025

From retro comebacks to Netflix hits: The costumes taking over this year

Purim 2025 brings variety: From IDF soldier costumes and animated characters to classics and gaming-inspired outfits, all set to shine in the annual carnival.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
25/02/2025

Purple south: The first lupine celebration in Gedera kicks off

In celebration of its 140th anniversary, Gedera invites you to explore purple blossoms, heritage sites, and history with three Fridays of tours, photography workshops, and family activities.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
25/02/2025

Meditation and kiddush: A festival of wellness and Israeli Shabbat

From yoga to Shabbat: We explored the Fit&Soul festival by Shabtava, blending wellness and Jewish tradition, with performances by David D'Or and Avri Gilad, and lectures by Prof. Rafi Carasso.

By TALY SHARON
24/02/2025

Imagine Festival: Connecting to Nova survival through music & dance

At this past Imagine Festival, we witness the healing process of those who made it out of Nova – and Israeli youth as a whole.

Back to roost: Singer-songwriter Zohar Ginzburg to light up the Hamagber Festival

Ginzburg’s slot is on February 5 (10:30 p.m.), with singer-songwriter Rona Kenan joining her and her quintet on stage.

02/02/2025
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