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Long-Term Bank Deposits And Other Receivables (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Long-term Investments and Receivables, Net [Abstract]

Restricted deposits with banks (1)

$ 1,152

^[1]

$ 854

^[1]

Cross-currency interest rate swap

42,107

11,555

Deposits with banks and other long-term receivables

9,724

^[2]

6,860

^[2]

Long-term bank deposits and other receivables

52,983

19,269

Long-term balances of non-qualified deferred compensation plan

$ 6,927

$ 6,093

[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 $6,927 and $6,093 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively (See Note 17).

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of assets held under deferred compensation agreements.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 210

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

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-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.17)

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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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-Paragraph 17

-Article 5

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the asset arising from a financial instrument or a contract used to hedge price changes in underlying assets, and which are expected to be converted into cash or otherwise disposed of after a year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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The noncurrent cash, cash equivalents and investments that is restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits classified as long-term; that is not expected to be released from such existing restrictions within one year of the balance sheet date or operating cycle, whichever is longer. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. Includes noncurrent cash equivalents and investments that are similarly restricted as to withdrawal, usage or disposal.

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