Surfing
How Israel’s surf therapy teams are helping evacuated teens heal during war - opinion
As a social worker at HaGal Sheli (My Wave), an organization that supports people coping with post-trauma through surf therapy, the sea is usually the setting for our healing activities.
Fatal kitesurfing accident at Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach: One dead, two injured due to extreme winds
The app that left everyone behind: Israelis’ browsing habits in 2025
Surfer dies after shark bite at Sydney beach
Sri Lanka: The ultimate Far East Passover destination
Unveiling Sri Lanka: Discover a surge in Israeli tourism to this diverse Far East gem, with insights on attractions, culture, airlines, and surfing hotspots before your Passover getaway.
WATCH: Aggressive sea otter caught stealing, riding surfboards
Experts are unsure what caused the 5-year-old otter's strange behavior.
Polish 88-year-old takes tilt at world's oldest windsurfer crown
Retiree Piotr Dudek has been windsurfing for 40 years and is known by the nickname "Junior," coined for him by his friends when he was around 80.
Find out if you like to take risks or tend to be cautious
This viral video can help you find out more about your personality - are you a risk taker or more of a cautious type?
A source of hope for the youth -opinion
For over nine years, HaGal Sheli has mentored youth from across Israeli society utilizing surfing as an educational tool.
Grapevine October 30, 2022: A mega performing arts campus
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Education start-up aims to impact at risk youth - opinion
The educational start-up Hagal Sheli has set itself the goal of using surfing as a tool for personal development among at-risk youth.
A conversion, a surfboard, and a pilgrimage to Nazareth
Although I’ve been surfing for most of my life, I’ve never done much surf travel. Seizing this opportunity, I extended my trip. My plan was to have three days of vacation and one day of work.
Helping at-risk youth ride the wave of uncertainty
“HaGal Sheli” utilizes surfing as a tool for personal development among at-risk youth. Its participants are taught effective coping mechanisms that have helped them cope throughout the pandemic.
Surf's up: US Embassy offers grant to youth-at-risk surf program
HaGal Sheli and the Young Mentors Program implement values that the embassy wants to promote, including shared citizenship, diversity, empowerment and opportunities for all.
