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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Tu Bishvat | The New Year of Trees
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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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Tourism in Israel Shows Strong Recovery
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…
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Top 18 things to do in Jerusalem for free
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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A day at the beach is one of the highlights of summer for children and their parents. With 140 beaches boasting plenty of sand for digging, calm surf, warm water…
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Israelis love to be outdoors, and there’s no better time of year than the spring. The weather is warm and pleasant, the countryside is green and fresh, and the wild…
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Christmas markets and concerts in Jerusalem, Nazareth, Haifa, Ramla and Tel Aviv embrace the true holiday spirit of tolerance and inclusion, attracting people of all religions to celebrate together. Christmas…
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Go to the Zoo… Israel has amazing zoos. In Jerusalem, the Biblical Zoo is beautifully designed and has over 2000 animals. There are animals native to Israel and from countries…
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February 27, 2016 introduced the first day to register for the EPIC Israel mountain bike race and marathon to be held September 29-October 1, 2016. The exciting three day MTB…