We’ve all been cooped up for too long. It’s now time for a change. Since we in Israel cannot fly overseas because of COVID-19 restrictions, how about a staycation, a trip close to home.  An Israeli staycation saves you money and is stress-free in many ways -  you will save time on trip planning plus lessen the anxiety of catching a flight with clearing security, long check-in lines plus the many hours spent on a plane. And when you stay put in Israel, you need not deal with jet lag.  
 
How about a beach vacation on the sparkling Mediterranean? Pack up your bags and come to Tiferet By The Sea in Herzliya Pituach. It's an opportunity to get acquainted with a new part Israel and to practice relaxation under the sun in the fresh sea breeze.  
 
Here’s five reasons why you’ll love a staycation at this penthouse beach apartment.
 
1. Get the space all to yourself
This is not a hotel so there is no worry about others being in your space – especially in times of Coronavirus.  This triplex apartment is all yours! There is a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining room table that seats six, a cozy living room with large screen TV, perfect for movie nights. There is also a full bathroom and an outdoor patio with views of the beach on this level. The second and third levels each have a bedroom and ensuite bathroom, plus there is a large upper deck, ideal for watching the sunset. This private space is all yours to enjoy.
 
2. Family-friendly
Tiferet By The Sea is just so easy for families. We have a portacrib, high chair and baby bath for babies. There are plastic cups and plates and cutlery in the kitchen for your toddler, plus children’s books and Apple TV with hundreds of movies.
 
3. Ahhh, the beach life!
Tiferet By the Sea is in the Marine Heights building, right across the road from the Dan Acadia hotel. The Acadia Beach is the best spot on the strip with wide stretches of sand, plus restaurants and bars right on the beach. We provide sand toys, frisbees, boogie boards and tennis racquets for you to use. When you take your kids to the beach, bring along the beach chairs and towels we leave for you. On your way to the beach, you’ll pass The Reef, a store that rents out paddle boards and surf boards – or take a private lesson and ride the surf. Each evening, take a barefoot sunset walk along the shore.
 
4. Feel at home away from home
There is no need to pack anything other than your bathing suit, summery clothes and a toothbrush. We have all the rest in the apartment. From a fully-stocked kitchen to towels, beach towels, soap and shampoo, this is just like home – except it is steps from the beach. And there is a parking garage in the building with free parking.
 
5. Explore Herzliya and the area
The marina is a 5-minute walk away. Here you can rent a boat or go for a sail. The Arena Mall, with it’s fine restaurants, bars, shops and grocery store is also right here. Plus, there are many other restaurants in the area. A 15-minute walk takes you to a selection of the restaurants and bars on Maskit Street. The Apollonia archeological site is also within walking distance.

Shine Your Light at the International Yoga Festival, June 20-21.
 
“The nature of yoga is to shine the light of awareness
into the darkest corners of the body.”
Jason Crandell
 
Feet forward, arms shoot to the sky, eyes gazing ahead. Breathe is steady, deep, rhythmic.
 
Before you is a shimmering sea. Gentle surf massages soft white sand. Behind, others are poised on their mats in stillness, finding their inner peace. As all breathe in, then release, a crimson sun dips into the sea. Bliss.
 
Welcome to the International Herzliya Seaside Yoga Festival. Come and join like- minded yogis for two days of teachings and reflections in a most magnificent setting.
 
It all starts on Thursday June 20 at 6:30, just in time for a sunset practice and runs into the night until 11pm. On Friday, bring your mat for an early morning sun salutation with classes and presentations on many forms of yoga from 6am until 6pm.
 
According to The Bhagavad Gita, “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”  
 
Come and join like-minded yoga friends on your mats for an incredible journey.
Sun, sea, asana. Aaahhhh.....
 
The classes and lectures are free. Just bring a mat or buy one there.
For more information, check out the Herzliya Marina website.

Looking for a place to stay for Eurovision ? Check out Tiferet By the Sea penthouse apartment in Herzliya Pituach.  With the beach steps  away and the fun of Tel Aviv just a quick bus ride away, here is a perfect Eurovision vacation getaway.

Cvilizations have come and gone over thousands of years, no doubt attracted by the natural beauty of this area. And today, we continue this tradition by flocking to the beaches in Herzliya Pituach.
 
Visiting Herzliya? Make sure you include a visit to this national park.
 
Summer hours: Sunday – Thursday and Saturday, 8am-5pm
Friday and holiday eves: 8am-4pm
Winter hours: Sunday – Thursday and Saturday, 8am-4pm
Friday and holiday eves: 8am-3pm
(No entrance to the park one hour before closing time.)

Most tourists associate Hersliya Pituach with summertime; beach, beach and more beach. With the best beaches in Israel, life on the Herzliya summer sand is awesome.
But there’s so much more to do – and winter can be the best season to explore.
 
Another major advantage of visiting Herzliya in winter is that there are no crowds - and the price of accommodation is much lower.
 
Enjoy winter beach strolls
In the winter, the temperature is perfect for the outdoors. Put on a sweater and running shoes, then set off for a jog or stroll down the beach. Winter winds cause the waves to crash and roll, attracting lots of surfers. Kite surfers pirouette across the waves, bright sails flying across an azure sea.  And if you are into seashells, the winter waves collect an abundant variety for those who like to stoop and scoop.
 
Explore Tel Aviv – the city that never sleeps
If you’re a foodie and love hipster hang outs, head to Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv is just 12 kilometers down the beach! (You can see the skyline from Tiferet By the Sea!) Take the 90 bus from Herzliya Pituach or walk to the train station. It’s an easy, fast and a scenic ride to the heart of the city where you can enjoy street food, shop at the colorful Carmel Market and, on Tuesdays and Fridays, visit the artisan craft market in Nachlat Binyamin.

Visiting from out of town?  Looking for a great way to bring in the new year?
Sign up soon for one of the Rosh hashanah dinners listed below:

Enjoy a festive meal at the Tel-Aviv International Synagogue Annual Rosh HaShanah Gala Dinner!
Start the year with a gala dinner including all the traditional “simanim”, blessings, fun and songs.
The gourmet dinner will take place  following services with Chazzan Israel Nachman and Rafi Biton’s Tzeirei Kolot Min HaShamayim Choir.
RSVP deadline – Wednesday, September 5

Enjoy a musical Kabbalat Shabbat at the Marina every second Friday between the months of May and August.  A magical combination of traditional and modern prayer alongside singing and Israeli music is free to the public on these dates between 18:30 and 19;30 -