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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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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Gates of Jerusalem
While there are many stories connected to the walls of Jerusalem, it is the story of its gates which holds special significance. Currently, there are seven open gates and four sealed…
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10 reasons why Israel is the most kid-friendly destination
From schnitzel at every meal to strangers coaxing full sentences out of your teens, Israel is the ultimate place for family travel. Embarking on a family holiday can be one…
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9 COMPANIES TO WATCH IN ISRAELI SPACE-TECH
Israel’s nascent space-tech industry is soaring into the stratosphere. Find out which companies are leading the way. In December, we brought you a story about how 2023 is likely to be…
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ISRAEL’S 11 TOP FOOD MARKETS
Israel’s markets cater to all culinary dreams, whether those are foraged greens and artisanal sweets or more in the direction of fine dining and drinks. Food markets in Israel have…
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See How Dead Sea Loses 600 Olympic Pools of Water Every Day
The body of water in the lowest point on Earth is shrinking fast, as these haunting timelapses show. It’s no secret that the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth…
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Tu Bishvat | The New Year of Trees
Trees play an important role in the Bible as a symbol of faith, strength, righteousness, and rebirth. Our intimate connection to trees is displayed throughout Scripture. Therefore, it should come…
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8 Israel Innovation Tourist Spots to Put on Your Itinerary
From high-tech to agriculture, Israeli innovation continues to influence the world. See it firsthand on your trip to Israel. There’s nothing quite like seeing it for yourself. Several tour operators…
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US Holocaust Museum / A “Never Forget” Life-Changing Experience
“Never forget.” The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), adjacent to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is dedicated to the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history. Opened in 1993, the…
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When and Where to See Israel’s Desert Flowers Bloom
We may think of the desert as barren, but in the fall and early spring the Negev turns into an unexpected haven for winter daffodils, irises and more. Blooming flowers…
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15 Very Unusual Israeli Museums
If you think museums are boring, put these extraordinary museums on your itinerary next time you’re touring Israel. You won’t be sorry. In a country bursting with history, science, creativity…
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THE CAFÉ WHERE NAZARETH FOLK HAVE MET FOR TEA SINCE 1914
After more than a century, Café Abu Salem is not only operating, but also still run by the same family three generations later. There’s a whiff of woody cinnamon as…
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Israel Ranked Fifth-Safest Country for Tourists
The deadliest destination was South Africa, followed by India, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Brazil, Cambodia and the Philippines. Israel is the fifth-safest country in the world for tourists to visit,…