Yafo Things to Do

Reuven Rubin is perhaps Israel's most famous painter. His colorful images have become icons of “Eretz Yisrael” (the land of Israel), as the country was referred to in the early the days of Jewish settlement. Utilizing his forme... more

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Randi Brenowitz said

… and shopping in Neve Tzedek. (Note to Toby Rubin – I'll send you a separate report on the Ayela Bar shop… continue reading »

Once known as the Dolphinarium, the Tel Aviv Aquarium no longer has any dolphins to speak of. Indeed, it feels like the establishment's glory days are behind it. Still, there is much to see in the large aquarium windows that ru... more

The word Meshuga'at means "crazy" in Hebrew, and yet the young owner of this establishment is quite shrewd. At just 29 years old, she went from waitressing for someone else to opening a place of her own. She takes pride in the... more

This is the tiny gallery for the ceramics of Samy D. The items here, primarly bowls, cups and large vessels, are clearly process-intensive. Interspersed in the multi-coloured finishes are streaks of gold and platinum – the... more

The observatory is located in the Azrieli Centre, Tel Aviv's monument to geometry 101, with its triangular, rectangular and cylindrical glass and steel towers rising up 49 floors over the flat, sprawling city. On a clear day th... more

One of Tel Aviv's largest public parks, it boasts exotic gardens and a huge playground in its 1,000 acres of green meadows. The multitude of activities for all the family includes mini golf, tandem bike rentals and pony rides,... more

Painted leprechaun green on the outside, this is a real Irish experience as everything from the lamps to wood paneling comes from Ireland. The menu has equally authentic offerings. There is fish and chips with tartar sauce, she... more

Its interior features dark wood and gold trim, but the restaurant's centerpiece is the massive gold tank used for brewing the three beers offered: a dark, red and a golden. What better to accompany a rich, finely brewed beer th... more

The Great Synagogue located just east of the Shalom Tower, is still active. The beautifully ornate building was erected in 1926 and renovated in 1970. The synagogue is constructed with a huge dome and showcases arched and magni... more