Gili Karev tells us about eateries and bars for those on a low budget, where one can spend time in good company, be entertained and enjoy drinking and eating a good dish in Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps.

Becci Fleischer describes the architecture of the Netivot Library designed by local architect Meir Krispin. She explains how Krispin has used the natural elements in the desert for light and cooling, and provided an inspirational space suited to every need, both intellectual and functional.

Tel Aviv rides green: bike riding is good for the health and good for the environment. Miriam Greenfield tells us all about the bikes-for-rent project. From its grassroots beginnings, this project developed and became part of the global program Critical Mass.

The rise and near fall due to lack of funding of cultural activities in the Cinematheque in Sderot is told by Adele Rubin, but the challenge is now being faced by interested groups.

Every Thursday two friends, who are very different in character, meet in a Tel Aviv coffee house. They chat, they argue, they discuss Israel’s security situation, women. This week when they part, the one follows a prostitute, the other is drawn by the well-known tunes played by a Russian violinist collecting coins.

Chana Sterne’s describes her “Lifestyle Changes,” upon moving from Jerusalem to the non-stop city of Tel Aviv. The shopping and entertainment places open on Saturday filled her with amazement, while the holidays endow the secular city with the delightful aura she enjoyed in Jerusalem. But..”viva la difference!”

A rejuvenating walk through Hayarkon park on a Shabat afternoon taking in the sights of relaxing families, folk dancing, Thai Chi, football and basket ball amongst many other activities.

A new immigrant, Judith Sternfeld, celebrates Israel’s Independence Day watching a parade in Raanana and remembers how thrilled she was at this multi-cultural event.