International

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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 –…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…