 |
 |
Exhibitions
Meetings between Cultures during Roman
Times - Judaism, Christianity and Paganism |
| Details: |
A new addition to the permanent exhibition |
| Dates: |
Opening October 9, 1999 |
| Location: |
The Archaeological Museum, Kibbutz Ein Dor |
| Contact: |
Tel: 06-6770333; 6770488, Fax: 06-6770428 |
| E-mail: |
museum@eindor.org.il |
| Website: |
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/3603/ |
| Photography in Jerusalem - 2000 |
| Details: |
A new addition to the permanent exhibition |
| Dates: |
January - March 2000 |
| Location: |
Beit Ha'Omanim (Artist's House), Shmuel Hanagid St., Jerusalem;
Jerusalem School of Photography gallery (Musrara) |
| Contact: |
Avi Sabag Tel: 02-6286519, Fax: 02-6264479 |
| E-mail: |
sabagevi@netvision.net.il |
| Website: |
http://www.musrara.co.il |
| "It's about time" |
| Details: |
Interactive Youth Wing exhibition exploring age-old questions about time: when it began, how it is measured by different cultures and by plants and animals, why it passes slowly or quickly and so on. |
| Dates: |
January - December 2000 |
| Location: |
The Israel Museum Jerusalem |
| Contact: |
Tel: 02-6708811, Fax: 02-6708063 |
| Website: |
http://www.imj.org.il |
| Chihuly in the Light of Jerusalem 2000 |
| Details: |
Exhibition of monumental glass works by Dale Chihuly. |
| Dates: |
January - December 2000 |
| Location: |
Tower of David Museum, Jerusalem |
| Contact: |
Tel: 02-6265333, Fax: 02-6283418 |
| Website: |
http://www.chihuly.com/jerusalem |
|
 |
| Rome and Jerusalem |
| Details: |
2000 years of connection between the two ancient cities. |
| Dates: |
January - December 2000 |
| Location: |
The Museum of Italian Jewish Art at the Italian Synagogue-27, Hillel St., Jerusalem city center |
| Contact: |
Tel: 02-6241610, Fax: 02-6253480 |
| Website: |
http://www.italcham.org.il |
| Images of Inspiration: the Old Testament in
Early Christian Art |
| Details: |
A special exhibition of early Christian art revealing the importance of Old Testament stories as a source of inspiration for Christianity. This exhibition present a wide array of early Christian art depicting the familiar scenes of Adam and Eve, Abraham and Isaac, Noah and the Ark, Daniel in the lion's den and more, enhanced throughout with biblical quotations. |
| Dates: |
January 26, 2000 - January 2001 |
| Location: |
Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem |
| Contact: |
Tel: 02-5611066, Fax: 02-5638228 |
| E-mail: |
biblend@netvision.net.il |
| "Storytime" |
| Details: |
An exhibition held in cooperation with the British Council, with the participation of Jewish, Palestinian and British artists |
| Dates: |
March 1-30, 2000 |
| Location: |
Nazareth |
| Contact: |
Tel: 06-6566419, Fax: 06-6571672 |
| Annunciation Exhibition |
| Details: |
Exhibition of paintings and photographs on the subject of the Feast of the Annunciation through the generations, including 40 pictures depicting the Annunciation at different periods of history. |
| Dates: |
March 24 - June 2000 |
| Location: |
Nazareth, French Cultural Center |
| Contact: |
Centre Culturel Francais
06-6560954/6569998, Fax: 06-6571508 |
| E-mail: |
ccfnaza@netvision.net.il |
| Cradle of Christianity |
| Details: |
The story of Christianity in its land of origin, through artifacts and the sites where they were discovered - a rich archaeological tour illustrating the background of Jesus' life, early church history and pilgrimage in the Holy Land. |
| Dates: |
April - November 2000 |
| Location: |
The Israel Museum Jerusalem |
| Contact: |
Tel: 02-6708811, Fax: 02-6708063 |
| Website: |
http://www.imj.org.il |
| One Hundred Years of Photography in Israel |
| Dates: |
May - August 2000 |
| Location: |
The Israel Museum Jerusalem |
| Contact: |
Tel: 02-6708811, Fax: 02-6708063 |
| Website: |
http://www.imj.org.il |
| The Story of Gamla |
| Details: |
Exciting audio-visual presentation (in 9 languages); finds from the church at Kursi where, according to the New Testament, the miracle of the Gadarene swine took place. |
| Location: |
The Golan Archaeological Museum, Katzrin |
| Contact: |
Tel: 972-6-6961350, Fax: 972-6-6969637 |
| E-mail: |
museum@golan.org.il |
| "Landscape of the Bible" |
| Details: |
Old and New Testament Themes in European Master Painting. Important master painting depicating biblical landscapes and Holy Land narratives from the great museums of the world |
| Dates: |
From September 2000 |
| Location: |
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem |
| Contact: |
Tel: 02-6708811, Fax: 02-6708063 |
| Website: |
http://www.imj.org.il |
Events Calendar
DECEMBER 1999
December 14 to Jan 9, 2000
Classical Winter
The International Symphony Orchestra will perform a series of works, the highlight of which will be Mahler's 2nd Symphony performed by young musicians from 25 countries and a 150 -member choir from Japan
The International Symphony Orchestra Jerusalem
Tel: 03-6370890, Fax: 03-6273436
Email: silan@netvision.net.il
December 16
Liturgical festival
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra IBA - special millennium concert
Estonian National Male Choir - Eri Klas, conductor
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
Henry Crown Hall, Jerusalem Theater
Tel: 02-5660211, Fax: 02-5669117
http://www.jso.co.il/liturgica.htm
December 22
Liturgical festival
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra IBA - special millennium concerts
Cluj Philharmonic Choir - Gary Bertini, conductor
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
Binyanei Haouma, Jerusalem
Tel: 02-5660211, Fax: 02-5669117
http://www.jso.co.il/liturgica.htm
December 23
International Choir Concert
Gala concert by choirs from Israel and abroad, featuring classical, popular, liturgical and folk songs
Ministry of Tourism, Jerusalem
Tel: 02-6754882
Fax: 02-6754974
Decmber 23
Christmas Concerts
International Christian Embassy Jerusalem
International Convention Center, Jerusalem
Tel: 02-5669823, Fax: 02-5669970
E-mail: icej@icej.org.il
http://www.icej.org.il
December 24
Israel Catholic Scouts Christmas March
The Christmas March Committee
Tel: 06-6555665, Fax: 06-6555665
Nazareth main road, midday
December 24
One Light, One World
Over a hundred million people from five continents will join together via satellite in one of the world's most spectacular and highly publicized millennium events. Coverage for this event will be provided by CNN, ABC and NBC, and in over 120 US markets, as well as by networks in Europe (CNBC, SKY), Asia (Star) and South America.Two thousand "One Light One World" oil lamps will be lit by representatives from countries around the world, in a dramatic inter-denominational ceremony led by Dr. Robert Schuller. The lead performer this year will be Michael Crawford.
Location: A hill overlooking Jerusalem and Bethlehem
Contact: Genesis Visions
Tel: 03-6021888, Fax: 03-6021205
E-mail: Gen-vis@internet-zahav.net
Dream Castle Productions (USA/Europe)
Tel: 310-8600572, Fax: 310-8600574
E-mail: dreamprods@aol.com
http://www.onelightoneworld.com
December 24
Gospel Millennial Concert
Featuring mostly Afro-American choirs from the USA
International Christian Embassy Jerusalem
Tel: 02-5669823, Fax: 02-5669970
December 25
Handel's Messiah, the classic oratorio
International Christian Embassy Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Tel: 02-5669823, Fax: 02-5669970
December 26
Nazareth Maple Springs Baptist Church Mass Choir
James Dixon Ministries Choir
The Salesian Church, Nazareth
Ministry of Tourism
Tel: 02-6754883, Fax: 02-6754974
December 27
International Vocal Concert
Nazareth
Ministry of Tourism
Tel: 02-6754882 Fax: 02-6754974
December 31
Jubillenium - a Minute of Peace J.A.M.O.P
Jubillenium, the UN-NGO Millennium Forum and the World Movement for Non-Violence call on people of the world to light a candle for peace at 23:59 on December 31, 1999, during the millennium events taking place throughout the world. This unprecedented event will be broadcast live all over the world.
Jubillenium
Tel: 09-8359494, Fax: 09-8852068
E-mail: info@jubillenium.com
http://www.jubillenium.com
December 31 to Jan 2, 2000
Festival Musica Sacra
Performed by: Israel Kibbutz Orchestra, Festival of the Millennium
Nazareth
Tel: 09-9503715, Fax: 09-9515053
http://www.kibbutz-orchestra.co.il/festival.html
December 31
End of the Millennium Event
The Association for Tourism, Tel Aviv-Jaffa
Tel Aviv
Tel: 03-5218214, Fax: 03-5216423
December 31
The 'Tel Aviv does not stop at 90' race
The Association for Tourism,Tel Aviv-Jaffa
Tel Aviv
Tel: 03-5218214, Fax: 03-5216423
December 31
Happening - "Holiday of Holidays"
Spectacular Happening in the Wadi Nisnas neighborhood. Exquisite festive lighting, lighting effects and laser beams, food and drink stands.
Beit Hagefen, Haifa
Tel: 04-8525252, Fax:-04-8529166
E-mail: bhagefen@netvision.net.il
http://www.haifa.gov.il/beit-hagefen
JANUARY 2000
January 1
Liturgical festival
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra IBA - special millennium concerts
Cluj Philharmonic Choir conductor - David Shallon
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
Tel: 02-5660211
Fax: 02-5669117
Henry Crown Hall,
Jerusalem Theater, Jerusalem
January 2
"Hallelujah 2000" - Bach: Christmas Oratorio (Time: 20:30)
South Germany Motet Choir-Christian Kabitz, conductor
Haifa Symphony Orchestra
Haifa Auditorium
Tel: 04-8384222-Garber Ticket Agency
Israel Northern Symphony, Haifa
Tel: 04-8363135, fax: 04-8376355
E-mail: hso@netvision.net.il
http://www.hso.netvision.net.il
January 5
Hallelujah 2000 - musical events for the millennium (Time: 20:30)
Stanley Sperber: Conductor; South Germany Motet choir
Handel: Messiah-Excerpts; Bach: Magnificat
Ticket sales: 972-4-8384222
Israel Northern Symphony, Haifa
Haifa Auditorium
Tel: 04-8363135; Fax: 04-8376355
E-mail: hso@netvision.net.il
http://hso.netvision.net.il
January 9-14
International Birdwatching Festival: ALOFT 2000
Organized by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI).
This exciting event will open Israel's celebration of the new millennium for the protection of nature in the Galilee
The Society for the Protection
of Nature in Israel (SPNI)
Galilee
Tel. 03-6388674, Fax. 03-6883940
E-mail: noga@spni.org.il
January 29
Carl Orff: Carmina Burana (Time: 11:30)
The Tel Aviv Chamber Choir - Michael Shani, conductor
All the concerts in Abu Gosh are of Baroque and Romantic vocal music, mainly liturgical, performed by Israeli orchestras, choirs and soloists
Abu Gosh Vocal Music Festival
Kiryat Yearim Church, Abu Gosh
Tel: 02-6719933, Fax: 02-6737111
E-mail: agfestival@inter.net.il
FEBRUARY 2000
February 3-5
The 18th Dead Sea Half Marathon
Cooperation Planned with the Luxor Marathon in Egypt
Ein Gedi
Tel: 07-6688822, Fax: 07-6584150
February 19
Children's Choral Concert
Kibbutz Afikim (by the Sea of Galilee)
Tel: 06 675 7600, Fax: 06 675 7641
February 26, 2000
Handel: Concerto no. 14 op. 6-Laudate Pueri- J. S. Bach: Jesu meine Freude (Time: 11:30)
The Tel Aviv Collegium Ensemble - Avner Itai, conductor
All the concerts in Abu Gosh are of Baroque and Romantic vocal music, mainly liturgical, performed by Israeli orchestras, choirs and soloists
Abu Gosh Vocal Music Festival
Kiryat Yearim Church, Abu Gosh
Tel: 02-6719933, Fax: 02-6737111
E-mail: agfestival@inter.net.il
General Conferences
| I.M.T.M.- International Mediterranean Tourism Market |
| Dates: |
February 7 - 9, 2000 |
| Location: |
Tel Aviv |
| Contact: |
ORTRA LTD, Tel: 03-6384444, Fax: 03-6384455 |
| E-mail: |
imtm@ortra.co.il |
| Raptors 2000 |
| Dates: |
April 1 - 8, 2000 |
| Location: |
Eilat |
| Contact: |
Tel: 07-6335339, Fax: 07-6335319 |
| E-mail: |
ryosef@eilatcity.co.il |
| 61st SKAL World Congress |
| Dates: |
November 12-17, 2000 |
| Location: |
Jerusalem |
| Contact: |
Mrs. Nitza Cohen, Tel: 03-5140031, Fax: 03-5140077 |
| E-mail: |
ncohen@kenes.com |
| Armageddon Science Fiction Convention |
| Dates: |
December 27, 2000 - January 1, 2001 |
| Location: |
Shefayim Guesthouse |
| Contact: |
Israeli Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy Tel: 03-6966045, Fax: 03-6960858 |
|
