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Long-Term Bank Deposits And Other Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Long-Term Bank Deposits And Other Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule Of Long-Term Bank Deposits And Other Receivables

		December 31,
		2011				2010
Restricted deposits with banks (1)		$	2,271			$	25,032
Hedging receivables related to Series A Notes (See Note 16)			3,112				10,907
Deposit with banks and other long-term receivables (2)			6,832				8,462
		$	12,215			$	44,401

(1) Restricted deposits in respect of an issued bank guarantee.

(2) Includes long-term balances of non-qualified deferred compensation plan structured under Section 409A in the amount of $5,427 and $5,604  as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively (See Note 17).

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