Tel Aviv
Arik Einstein: White City
This audio recording from 1984 presents Arik Einstein’s rendition of a song written and composed by Naomi Shemer in 1958. The lyrics, provided below in English, paint a picturesque image of “The White City”
Mayor Ron Huldai: Innovation in Tel Aviv’s Past, Present & Future
This video (10:20) presents Tel Aviv Mayor, Ron Huldai, speaking at the 2015 Tel Aviv Cities Summit, a conference that brings together urban leaders from around the world. Mayor Huldai shows how the innovation,
Bursting the ‘Bubble’ as Tel Aviv Turns 100
In this article, Lisa Goldman explores how the vision of the “First Hebrew City” has been achieved in “one of Zionism’s greatest success stories.” Tracing the city’s development from its modest founding in
Tel Aviv: 100 Years in 15 Minutes
Comprised of photographs and video footage from the the Tel Aviv archives, this video spans the impressive century-long journey of Tel Aviv, from its modest founding through decades of development until today.
Tel Aviv Celebrates 100 Years
Produced by ISRAEL21c in honor of Tel Aviv’s 100th birthday, this video (03:16) celebrates how far Israel has come since its founding in 1909. It tells the story of the establishment of the
A Brief History of Tel Aviv
From the Tel Aviv Municipality website, this article summarizes the history of the First Hebrew City, from its founding in 1909, through its development into a modern “garden city” in the 1920s, its rapid expansion
A Tale of Two Prides: Tel Aviv vs. Jerusalem
This article in Out Magazine compares the euphoria of Tel Aviv’s Pride Parade with the intimacy and urgency of Jerusalem’s Pride Parade. The author, Brian Schaefer, references instances of violence at previous Jerusalem marches, which
MFA Promotional Video for Tel Aviv Pride Parade
Produced by the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs and featuring tourists from all over the world, this promotional video (02:07) celebrates the joy, energy and endless parties of Tel Aviv’s annual Pride Week,
Tel Aviv Through a Gay Painter’s Eyes
This video presents a slideshow of Rafi Perez’s paintings, which use vibrant colors and naive images to depict the “golden age of the gay community” in Tel Aviv. This article from the Israel
Why Tel Aviv Is One of the Most LGBT-Friendly Cities in the World
This article from The Culture Trip travel website describes Tel Aviv as a haven for the local LGBT community and tourists, thanks to its world-renowned Pride Week, plethora of gay establishments, extensive municipal