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The Roots of an Israel Marathon

Jewish Journal August 3, 2006

Some people raise money for Israel, other people visit Israel, and still others look for a unique way to support the country, like Eat4Israel. Now a new group of local athletes wants to Run for Israel, in Israel. A marathon, to be precise. \”Roots Marathon\” is starting their training program this summer, inviting people of different faiths to run the 30th Tiberias Marathon or 10k in Northern Israel next winter.\n

The Road to Recovery

Howard Blume May 4, 2006

When you think of victims of Middle East unrest, tour guides are probably not the first to come to mind. But Amir Orly knows of two who committed suicide in the last couple years. Others have left the country or taken odd jobs — anything to make ends meet.

Orthodox Lobbyist in Eye of Ethics Storm

Matthew E. Berger May 12, 2005

Missions to Israel are a staple of Jewish organizations, but when Pepe Barreto leads a group tour there in August, it\’ll represent something new.

Israel Tourism Drive Focuses on Latinos

Tom Tugend May 12, 2005

Missions to Israel are a staple of Jewish organizations, but when Pepe Barreto leads a group tour there in August, it\’ll represent something new.\n\nBarreto is perhaps the most popular drive-time host on Spanish-language radio in Los Angeles and a major player in a new drive to boost travel to Israel among California Latinos.

A Swiss Family Bind — No Hotel Heirs

Adam Wills March 24, 2005

The Hotel Edelweiss in St. Moritz and the Hotel Metropol in Arosa are Jewish sanctuaries for observant tourists, offering everything from kosher dining and space for simchas to daily religious services and snow-melt mikvahs.

Brand Israel

Amy Klein March 17, 2005

\”Our modern brand is in trouble,\” Weinberg told a group of Los Angeles Jewish leaders who gathered last week to discuss branding and advocacy on Israel at the Israeli consulate.

Israel Taps Into Interfaith Tourism

David Finnigan December 16, 2004

As Israeli tourism officials focus on their main demographic with seven new tourism DVDs targeting Christian churches, 233 people will travel to Israel on Dec. 20 for the Los Angeles Jewish community\’s 10-day, post-Chanukah Mega-Mission. The number falls short of the 400 Jewish tourists who were expected to go, with the drop-off partly due to the Orthodox Union\’s (OU) convention last month in Israel.

New Israeli Consul Arrives in L.A.

Tom Tugend December 9, 2004

For a man who is celebrating his 34th birthday this month, Ehud Danoch, Israel\’s new consul general, introduces himself with an impressive resume.\n\nHe has an insider\’s knowledge of his country\’s domestic, economic and foreign affairs, is a lawyer, holds a master\’s degree in business administration and knows all the right people in the Israeli government and bureaucracy. He also has an advantage as a fluent speaker in this region\’s two primary languages, English and Spanish, and he can also get by in French.

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