Spring

Battle over Ein Jones spring: NIS 2M project sparks controversy

A NIS 2M project to restore the dangerous Ein Jones spring site near Hamat Gader has closed it for four months, triggering fierce local opposition.

Blue, clear and steaming hot. This is what Ein Jones looked like in the past.
Rehabilitating water channels and transforming them into attractive spaces for hiking and camping. The Eastern Jordan Canal.

Nature protection project aims to revitalize northern springs and landscapes

Officers' Pool, Ein Jilabun.

The secret northern pool: A short summer route leading to a cool spring

Ein Mabua.

One of Israel's rarest springs reopens: Ein Mabua returns for the summer hiking season


Have you heard about the blessing for the trees?

In the month of Nisan, just once a year, and only in the spring, we go out to recite the blessing over the trees.

 ADMIRING A blossoming almond tree in the Judean Hills.

Do not miss out: Flowering carpets in the Valley of David's City

Flower lovers, don't miss the crimson carpets at the Valley of the Cross in Jerusalem, blending nature's beauty with history.


Thousands of birds take flight, migrate from Hula valley

The species which could be spotted high in the skies include, storks, cranes, pelicans and birds of prey which had taken refuge in the Hula valley due to the recent wintery climate.

 Thousands of birds take flight above the Hula valley. March 21, 2024.

New Israeli beers for spring and summer

Our local craft breweries have a surprisingly large batch of new beers that will help you through these hot and sunny days.

 Which Israeli beers should you drink this summer? (Illustrative)

Will Israel's April showers really bring May flowers?

Saturday night saw Mount Hermon covered with several centimeters of snow with the temperature dropping below zero celcius.

 View of the snow in Mount Hermon, in northern Israel, on March 29, 2022.

Suffering from seasonal allergies? Here's what you should know

Spring is the most beautiful time of the year, but for many people, these months aren't so pleasant after all.

 Around 20% of Israelis suffer from seasonal allergies each spring. Are you one of them? (illustrative)

Spring is here but you're not happy: Here's how you can change that

As the weather warms up, our moods tend to improve. But if you're still feeling down, here are some ways that you can fight the seasonal blues.

 How can you achieve a happier mindset? (illustrative)

The allure of the milk thistle - opinion

Milk thistles, beautiful to look at, poisonous to eat.

 thistle

Grapevine April 14, 2023: Making merry at Mimouna

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu along with his wife, Sara, celebrate the Mimouna with residents of Or Akiva, in 2011.

Rain and thunderstorms set to rage on across Israel until weekend

On Friday, there will be a significant increase in temperatures, but they will still be slightly lower than normal for the season.

 Jerusalem on a cold rainy day in spring, April 13, 2023.