Israeli photography teachers volunteered to celebrate and bring awareness to parasports athletes in honor of Independence Day. “Flag Bearers,” a new exhibit at the ILAN Ramat Gan Sports Center for the…
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Flag Bearers photo exhibit showcases Israeli Paralympians
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THIS OLYMPIC CHAMP FOUND HER SPORT ON THE STREETS OF TEL AVIV
Lonah Chemtai Salpeter took up running as a hobby less than 10 years ago. Now, she is one of Israel’s top athletes and has her eyes set on the 2024…
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Inside an Israeli Flag Factory Before Independence Day
Berman’s Flags and Embroidery was founded in Jerusalem in 1944 by Polish refugees, producing Israeli and other types of flags for special occasions. The leadup to Israeli Independence Day (Yom…
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Exploring Magdala: A Journey of Biblical History
On the western side of the Sea of Galilee lies Magdala, once a prosperous first century fishing village nestled at the base of Mount Arbel, between Tiberias and Capernaum. Known…
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8 places to pick fresh produce in Israel
Fruit and veg play an important part of not only the Israeli diet, but also its agricultural history. Roll up your sleeves and find out more with these eight great…
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Roman-era jewelry from Jerusalem coffin now on display
The jewelry, worn by young girls as amulets, was discovered in 1971 and presented to the public for the first time last week. Rare jewelry dating from 1,800 years ago,…
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15 stroller-friendly and accessible hikes in Israel
The best places to get a dose of nature that lets people in strollers or wheelchairs fully join the fun. When our first grandson was born a little over a…
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10 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT PASSOVER
From weird supermarket aisles and horrible traffic to delicious foods and politicians stuffing their faces, there’s nothing like Passover in Israel. The festival of Passover is celebrated every spring by…
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Ancient rare gold bead unearthed in Jerusalem
Archaeologists fascinated by intricate 4,500 year old production technique The Israel Antiquities Authority has discovered a rare gold bead, at least 1,600 years old, in Jerusalem’s City of David. IAA…
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NEW PILGRIMAGE ROUTE REVIVES ANCIENT PATH FROM JAFFA TO JERUSALEM
The Way to Jerusalem, a project of two intrepid Israelis who based the route on ancient Holy Land pilgrimages, is set to become Israel’s local equivalent of Europe’s Camino de…
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Bethany Beyond the Jordan
Visitors to Bethany Beyond the Jordan can walk in the footsteps of John the Baptist—where he preached, where he baptized Jesus, and where the first five apostles met. These three…
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When Ofir was born, she was so tiny that she could fit in the palm of her mother’s hand. Tal had gone into labor at 24 weeks. Baby Ofir entered…
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TIME Picks Jerusalem Biking as Top 50 Destination in 2023
Seeing the ancient city from a new perspective on two wheels is recommended on list of World’s Greatest Places. Biking in Jerusalem was recommended by TIME magazine as one of 50…
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NINE OFF-THE-BEATEN-TRACK DESTINATIONS IN ISRAEL
Great places to visit that aren’t well known, from archeological sites and natural wonders to friendly farms and artist studios. The Old City of Jerusalem. Masada. The Sea of Galilee.…
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WHAT TO PACK ON YOUR TRIP TO ISRAEL
From slippers to sunscreen, shawls to white tees, make sure to arrive here in style for all seasons. Coming to Israel? That’s great! If you are wondering what to pack…
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