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Long-Term Bank Deposits And Other Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Long-Term Bank Deposits And Other Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule Of Long-Term Bank Deposits And Other Receivables

December 31,
		2012		2011
Restricted deposits with banks (1)	$	-	$	2,271
Hedging receivables in respect to Series A Notes (See Note 16)		11,555		3,112
Deposits with banks and other long-term receivables (2)		7,714		6,832
	$	19,269	$	12,215

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

(2) Includes long-term balances of a non-qualified deferred compensation plan structured under Section 409A in the amount of $6,093 and $5,427 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively (See Note 17).

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