A modern-day encounter with Jonah’s ‘leviathan’
Every Rosh Hodesh, and every holiday, when we recite the Barchi Nafshi, I have a different kavanah, a different intention, than I once did. I now know what a “leviathan” looks like.
Travel
From hotel to hotel by cable car: Reaching the pool from the air
10-year-old bitten by moray eel at Eilat beach, requires surgery
Air Canada brings back Tel Aviv flights, suspends flight director for antisemitic posts
81% of Israelis agree: This is the most important thing in a hotel room
A new survey reveals that 65% of Israelis stay at a hotel in Israel at least once a year, 73% book their vacation independently online or via an app, and price remains the primary consideration.
Hiking in the Holyland: A new year brings a change in the air
Rambam said the call of the shofar is there to awaken us from our slumber. This New Year, we can tune in to the rhythm our surroundings here in Israel offer so naturally.
'We will lose the next generation too': Warning emerges from tourism sector
Tour operators warn Israel could lose future visitors due to prolonged war, despite 88% of recent tourists expressing high satisfaction.
Injured ibex returns to Ein Gedi reserve after amputation at Ramat Gan Safari Hospital
A Nubian ibex with a broken leg underwent amputation at the Wildlife Hospital and returned to Ein Gedi reserve functioning on three legs last week.
The best eSIM providers for international travel in 2026
Preparing your phone for an international trip matters as much as checking your passport. A travel eSIM lets you arrange mobile data before leaving, avoiding costly roaming and Wi-Fi hassles.
For the first time since Oct. 7: Tashlich ceremony to take place at Zikim Beach
Public tashlich events across Israel will mark Rosh Hashanah's second day, including a special gathering at Zikim Beach following its reopening.
New Dead Sea camping complex opens for the holidays
The tent area in Ein Bokek will operate from Sept 10 - Oct 3, with showers and restrooms, a short distance from the beach and tourism center. Tents and equipment are at campers' own expense.
As Turkey fades from the Israeli travel map, Azerbaijan moves into the spotlight
With around 30 direct flights a week, a sharp rise in Israeli visitors and another surge is expected over the Jewish holiday season.
Weekend festival brings top authors and musicians to the Western Negev
Western Negev's Lev Koter festival features workshops, shows, and artist encounters across local kibbutzim and natural sites on September 17-18.
Chocolate festival to transform Nof Hagalil into sweet kingdom over Sukkot
Nof Hagalil’s Chocolate Festival offers free shows, workshops, and parades for families during Sukkot, turning the city into a sweet kingdom.
