In South Tel Aviv, in a gentrified historical neighborhood called Florentin, British immigrant Dean Essa recently opened a new culinary hangout, Kanafanji. It may look like a hip espresso bar, but Kanafanji…
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It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that people often choose to visit Israel during the Christmas holiday. But what may be surprising to some is that visitors will not…
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When most people think of Jerusalem, they immediately imagine biblical times, with a triumphant David entering the city and the Temple with the Ark of the Covenant being God’s earthly…
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As written in the New Testament, Gethsemane is the name of the garden where Jesus prayed before His betrayal and arrest (Mark 14:32-50). “Then Jesus came with them to a place…
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The south of Israel covers more than 50 percent of the country’s land. Even though sparsely populated, it still offers a wide range of activities, adventures and fascinating sites to…
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When people think of Israel’s food, it’s likely they think of hummus, rugelach or falafel. But there’s a wide range of Israeli dishes that celebrate the country’s culture and heritage.…
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Given the country’s long history that spans thousands of years, its resilience and individuality, but also a great number of different rules it had been under, it is not a…
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Olive trees have an ancient presence in Israeli land and culture, so it’s no wonder that this rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals is a pretty big deal here.…
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When landing in Tel Aviv at Ben Gurion Airpot, you will see a sprawling metropolis of state-of-the-art buildings housing the start-ups that Israel is known for around the world. Nothing…
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The Negev Desert covers over half of Israel’s total land area, much of it uninhabited, but it has so much to offer to its visitors. Are you after some spectacular…
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Located in the Upper Galilee, Rosh Pina is a quaint small town that is worth checking out, especially if you’re after cute restaurants, picturesque leafy alleyways, and in need of the Galilee…
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Overview Located on the Egyptian Israeli border, just one hour southwest of Beer Sheva – Kadesh Barnea is rich in biblical history. Situated on an ancient major trade route referred…
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There’s a reason why Israel is called ‘The Land of Milk & Honey.’ Israelis love their sweets! Go to the nearest corner bakery and you’ll find dozens of types of…
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During the excavations that took place in the Jewish Quarter after the Six Day War in 1967, archaeologists discovered the ruins of a house that had collapsed and been burnt…
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Israeli cuisine has been shaped by the melting pot of cultures that make up the country. From traditional Jewish Eastern-European stews to street food brought over by Jewish Iraqi immigrants,…