Don’t expect it to be vertical, quick or quiet. Do expect to make new best friends. The concept of standing in line is (how should we put it?) massively underdeveloped…
News
-
CultureInternationalIsraelTourismTravelTravel Tips
THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF WAITING IN LINE (SORT OF) IN ISRAEL
-
AttractionsBiblical SitesCultureHistorical SitesHistoryHotelsInternationalIsraelLocal EventsRestaurantsSeasonalTourismTourist AttractionsTravel
EXPERIENCE RELAXED DESERT TOURISM IN ARAD
This formerly sleepy city has beautiful hiking and biking trails, a great coffeehouse and brewery, art and nightlife, and a choice of accommodations. For most people, Arad is a dusty…
-
Financial record carved into stone sheds light on the everyday life and commercial activities of Jerusalemites some 2,000 years ago. It’s a good thing that digital receipts were unheard of…
-
CultureHistoryInspirationInternationalIsraelNewsNews & Events
WATCH: Holocaust Survivors Celebrate Life at the Millennium Center | Vision for Israel
Holocaust survivors are some of the bravest people you will ever meet; they have lived lives full of extraordinary hardship and trauma and yet chose to pioneer Israel to rebuild…
-
FeaturedInspirationInternationalIsraelNewsNews & Events
Amid Gaza crisis, Israel rallies round southern citizens
From discounted hotel stays and free plays to emotional distress hotlines and tips for pregnant women, Israel extends solidarity and aid. With the advance of Operation Shield and Arrow in the Gaza…
-
From savory peanut puffs and falafel-flavored crunchies to chocolate filled with pink cream and nostalgia in a bar, they’re all amazing. It’s no secret that Israel is the Start-Up Nation,…
-
CultureInternationalIsraelTourismTravelTravel Tips
11 things to know before boarding a bus or train in Israel
From paperless payment and appropriate attire to scary speed and nosy neighbors, taking public transport in Israel is a unique experience. There are many flummoxing things about visiting Israel –…
-
Renewing the relationship between the Iranian people and the people of Israel, Intelligence Minister Gila Gamliel (Likud) will host the Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, the son of the…
-
CultureFeaturedInspirationInternationalIsraelNews & Events
Flag Bearers photo exhibit showcases Israeli Paralympians
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…
-
CultureFeaturedHistoryInspirationInternationalIsrael
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…
-
CultureCustoms & HolidaysFeaturedHistoryInspirationInternationalIsrael
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…
-
AttractionsBiblical SitesCultureFeaturedHistorical SitesInternationalIsraelTourismTourist AttractionsTravel
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…
-
AttractionsCultureFeaturedInternationalIsraelLocal EventsSeasonalTourismTourist AttractionsTravelTravel Tips
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…
-
AttractionsBiblical SitesCultureHistoryInternationalIsraelTourismTourist AttractionsTravel
Jerusalem’s Tower of David Named One of ‘World’s Greatest Places’ by TIME
Ahead of the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum’s grand reopening in June 2023, TIME Magazine revealed that the institution has earned a spot on its third annual list of World’s…
-
AttractionsCultureFeaturedHistorical SitesHistoryInternationalIsraelMuseumsTourist Attractions
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,…