NEWSLETTER NO' 2 | 01.12.2010 ABOUT THE NEW7WONDERS OF NATURE CAMPAIGN The world contains an abundance of varied and beautiful locations, which fascinate and excite visitors, but the Dead Sea region is unique, combining history, geography, nature, health and beauty, and has attracted visitors throughout human history. Even in ancient times, the Dead Sea was the focus of important events: In the Bible, Abraham, the father of Isaac and Ishmael, rescued his nephew, Lot, from Sodom and Gomorrah, minutes before the wicked cities were demolished by divine punishment; King David fled from the wrath of Saul to the Dead Sea region, and the heroic tale of Masada took place by the Dead Sea. Read more > Hanukka at the Dead Sea – Creating Artwork, Hiking and Candle Lighting Hanukkah is also the holiday of all those creating artwork and hiking by the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, a candidate in the New7Wonders of Nature competition, invites you to return to ancient times in the primeval desert landscape, and to light a candle for each of the eight days of Hanukkah – surrounded by beautiful canyons and soaring cliffs – and have a unique desert experience. Read more > The International Desert Challenge Race is off and running! Challenging footraces, bicycle racing and an open campground, activities and attractions for children, music and high spirits – the Tamar Local Council invites extreme sportsmen and sportswomen, and their families, to another gathering combining an exciting sporting experience and breathtaking desert vistas. Read more > HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDERS VOTE WITH THEIR WHEELS It has become a tradition in Israel and all over the rest of the world for bikers to come together and contribute their time and energy in order to promote various social causes. Udi Adam, a reserve IDF general and dedicated Harley-Davidson fan raised the idea of organizing a ride that will awaken love for and awareness for the Dead Sea region, in Israel and around the world. Read more >