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.
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Air Canada brings back Tel Aviv flights, suspends flight director for antisemitic posts
New direct flight route opens between Tel Aviv and Bologna
Blue Bird Airways will launch three weekly flights to Bologna starting September 2, before expanding operations to Rome and Naples later this month.
Forget fancy hotels and explore a fresh way to experience Dead Sea kibbutzim
Right before the holidays, we gathered a few hot recommendations from the Dead Sea region: The coffee, the drinks, and all the rest.
The surprising numbers behind Israelis' summer vacation habits
The Summer 2026 MAX Index reveals: A quarter of Israelis book flights last-minute, families are returning abroad, and young adults prefer Asia.
A world of Jewish flavors for Rosh Hashanah
From global traditions to digital kitchens: How worldly flavors and creative recipes are redefining the modern Rosh Hashanah table.
Checking in and getting your room key from a hologram: Astral Hotels’ new innovation
Astral Hotels debuts a check-in kiosk with an AI holographic avatar at Eilat’s Queen of Sheba Hotel, with plans to expand across the chain.
Eilat booms, Jerusalem lags: Here is how hotel occupancy looked in Israel
Despite the overall decline, Eilat led hotel occupancy at 88% in July. Tel Aviv saw 51%, Haifa 44%, and Jerusalem 34%. How has 2026 looked so far?
A time for flight renewals: Delta’s and United’s return puts stamp on Israeli victory - comment
When the American airline giants agree to renew flights to Israel, it means the global gatekeepers have officially declared the crisis contained.
Lessons from Bhutan’s pursuit of happiness
Bhutan blends breathtaking scenery, rich culture, and deep history, while offering something rarer: a chance to embrace the unfamiliar and see the world from a different perspective.
Prague’s spires whisper Maharal’s hidden history
Europe’s safe sanctuary lets visitors explore timeless history that waits behind Josefov’s heavy doors.
All roads lead to this Galilean kibbutz: After visiting, we understood why
Kibbutz Dafna is gradually becoming a genuine tourist destination – complete with pizza on the lawn, a vintage motorcycle museum, ice cream, and soon a deli featuring artisanal cheeses and wine.
