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ISRAEL CELEBRATES SUKKOT WITH WEEKLONG SCHEDULE OF FESTIVALS AND EVENTS, OCTOBER 2-10
New York - September 29, 2009: Israel will celebrate the weeklong festival of Sukkot (Tabernacles) with a special array of music, film and cultural events, October 2-10.The festivals include:
25th Haifa International Film Festival (October 3-10): Tourists visiting northern Israel will view 280 films from more than 40 countries, including a special presentation of Ang Lee's Taking Woodstock (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102728761914&s=30732&e=001qeLSse_KoneddjUcFrn372aFLFcJN_vFtOxwQw9nog9JLtRp3V3Inifj7Yjv3-iQ-6stoMqsL7jE8Pc_BFwqdumLvyrfGEMLH1TeWF2NFIQ=)
Herzliya Biennial (October 3-10): A week-long contemporary art exhibition featuring live music performances and fireworks every evening (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102728761914&s=30732&e=001qeLSse_KoneNnta_e_hercffRxLus9EVjrEIBqfM_SF98s_a4Vmy_jXhTKN3D3Vd94FLT7XHSrl4XnEz0VSnmgiujqGWTt36zE8KT5p7W1C0su_r181IuDuD0cZFEm7f)
Tamar Music Festival (October 4-8): A celebratory gathering of Israeli and international musicians, including Rita, Ehud Banai and Eyal Golan and members of the legendary Wailers, as well as two sunrise concerts overlooking Mt. Masada
30th Acco Fringe Theater Festival (October 4-8): Presenting 450 street and outdoor theater performances from Israeli and international artists (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102728761914&s=30732&e=001qeLSse_KonekryfURPuPuOmmwq4pPW-kfTDx5LJSiC3brRF0AOv26x9eljpwxebxdv8RUtdpAmYg78fo6AvjlC3zLRZSW-icg0RoxP8Cb4s9pDpkdsyRdw==)
Kite-Flying Festival (October 5-6): A special kite-flying exhibition overlooking the Crusader and Roman ruins at Apollonia on the cliffs north of Herzliya
17th Renaissance Festival (October 5-7): Taking travelers back in time with knights, court jesters and ethnic music at the Yehiam Fortress in the Western Galilee
Jerusalem March (October 6): The traditional 3-, 6-, or 12-mile run in celebration of the Christian Festival of Tabernacles
The 35th Abu Ghosh Vocal Music Festival (October 6-10): One of Israel's most highly anticipated music festivals showcasing thousands of classical and vocal music concerts in the churches and crypts around the hillside village (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102728761914&s=30732&e=001qeLSse_KoncsKdcQplI5MbQ9OOm1ZimzrSHp0sjFtVJ_o2QyFuqSTXF6yw_pO52Cj-JPmtpSA8aoTLAYuoIVog2KoEitQ52M9p90YsDcuXD5WCPDMTZVjA==)
Rishon LeZion Festival (October 7-8): A unique concert series featuring performances by Israeli artist Shlomi Shabat and Mati Caspi with the Israel Philharmonic OrchestraAlso, the Israel Nature and National Parks Protection Authority will host three festivals throughout Sukkot, including the Magic Sword at Apollonia near Herzliya, a games festival at Ashkelon National Park and a juggling and magic festival at Ein Hemed near Jerusalem, October 5-8. For more information, visit http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102728761914&s=30732&e=001qeLSse_KonchaaU00cKXVqFpK3Jf6HsWw8933LehINRlIOaoGOrKZx5O0QXJDaGhoVp101jHzXdZYsf5k5ToLwsjCpMCSz4tAJOdSDUBngNez5tKUM6OOA==.
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