Gems in Israel announced today the release of a series of e-books, which feature nuggets of useful information for travelers to Israel. A free sample e-book can be downloaded from http://www.GemsinIsrael.com/SampleInfoGemsReadandShare.html.

Each of the full-version e-books (http://www.GemsinIsrael.com/ebooks.html)

focuses on a specific theme and contains information not available on Gems in Israel:

* Kids Virtual Tour of Israel ? A fun, educational activity for children with a customizable quiz for educators.

* Gems Geography - Brief write-ups about places in Israel.

* Gems Links - Useful links for travelers to Israel and elsewhere.

* Gems Tips - Travel related tips.

* Gems Vocabulary - Practical Hebrew phrases for travelers (including slang).

* Tavlinon? - Spice & Herb Dictionary (in Hebrew). Developed for our Hebrew-speaking readers, as an adjunct to Gems' recipe section.

All of the e-books (in PDF format) are being offered at introductory prices, ranging from $5.95-$9.95, through December 23, 2003. To learn more about Gems in Israel's e-books, visit, http://www.GemsinIsrael.com/ebooks.html. Gems in Israel's e-book make great holiday gifts, or just anytime gifts.

Gems in Israel is an award-winning online publication that spotlights Israel's lesser-known tourist attractions and travel sites, the Gems. The publication is a two-time recipient of the Jewish Agency for Israel's Top 10 Site Award. Free subscriptions are available by registering online, at http://www.GemsinIsrael.com/subscribe.html .