Pilgrim
Israel turns to Christian pilgrims, diaspora ties, AI to reboot post-war tourism
Government officials believe Christian pilgrims, Evangelical travelers, and Jewish communities overseas can form the backbone of a gradual recovery, even as broader tourism remains constrained.
Tourism rebounds with 1.3 million visitors in 2025, led by US, France and UK
Christmas returns to Nazareth, marking a gradual revival of the city's Christian tourism
Ben-Gvir visits Hebron amid increased security deployment at holy site
Muslim pilgrims gather for peak of haj east of Mecca
Pilgrims clad in white robes climbed the rocky Mount of Mercy, which oversees the plain of Arafat where the Prophet Mohammad held his last sermon.
COVID-19: Israel’s tourism industry renovates for post-pandemic tourists
While international tourists have been barred from entering Israel, the country’s parks and attractions have renewed and upgraded for returning and first-time foreign visitors.
Ukraine to let in vaccinated Israeli pilgrims to Uman for Rosh Hashanah
Last year, thousands of pilgrims in Israel protested being prevented from visiting the gravesite of Rabbi Nachman.
Pilgrims braving coronavirus flock to Senegal's 'little Mecca'
"With Serigne Touba everything is possible, I am not afraid despite the pandemic, we took precautions."
Breslov seeking 6,000 pilgrims for Uman
The plan being drawn up by the Israeli ministerial team is expected to allow around 6,000 pilgrims to travel to Uman from Israel, a figure which is acceptable to the Breslov leadership.
How did an annual pilgrimage create a year-round Jewish community in Uman?
For most of the year, the city of 80,000 is sleepy and quiet.
Uman pilgrim tests positive for coronavirus, mayor threatens to close city
Uman's mayor plans to use all legal options to block the city as pilgrims enter despite regulations.
Jerusalem, still touching her lovers online with gifts of faith and hope
Jewish representatives, Ukrainian authorities deny 'pogrom' in Uman
Early reports described a nightmarish situation with Ukrainians running throughout the city armed with knives and clubs looking for Jews.
Thanksgiving: Let’s give thanks
As an Australian, Thanksgiving was never part of my tradition. Nevertheless, it always sounded wonderful.
