Seasonal

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The recovery of incoming tourism in Israel continued this fall with the arrival of 333,500 tourists in October, compared to 57,000 during the same period one year ago. Israel’s October…

The best things in life are free, right? Well, that certainly holds true when it comes to Jerusalem. One of the holiest and most magnificent cities in the world, it…

At the conclusion of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, Jewish communities throughout the world begin a joyous and colorful celebration called Simchat Torah, a spectacular holiday focusing on the gift and significance…

Tu Bishvat (טו בשבט) is commonly referred to as the “Jewish Arbor Day” We celebrate the Jewish New Year of the Trees, Tu Bishvat (טו בשבט), also known in Hebrew as…

Fall may just be Israel’s best-kept secret. Not the season; it arrives in late September like everywhere else in the northern hemisphere as a transition from summer to winter. But…

Night hiking in Israel when the moon is full has many advantages and romantic qualities, the most basic of which is the convenient combination of cooler nighttime temperatures and maximum…

In the 1950s, a very young Israel experienced severe food shortages. But in an amazingly short time, Israel’s desert was blooming with fresh produce prized in the Western markets. Israel’s…

As temperatures climb and the humidity soars during Israel’s holiday months, many Israelis escape the heat by traveling to cooler climates. But for the tourists who come visit, and the…