March 9th 2015
If it’s live music you’re craving, Israel has you covered. From the Negev Desert to the mountains of Tzfat in the Galilee, Israel’s music scene is both brisk and bustling. Here are our picks for the best music performance festivals in Israel. The Oldest Music Festival in Israel For three days in August, the Negev […]
March 7th 2015
There’s so much more to Israel than ancient ruins and holy sites. Israel is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, innovative nation that loves its tech, leisure, commerce, lifestyles, gastronomy and culture. Israel has received much international acclaim in recent years for many of its cultural exports, but perhaps no Israeli artistic discipline is as universally praised as […]
March 6th 2015
David Ben-Gurion, born David Grün in Poland in 1886, was a leader of the Zionist movement in Mandate-era Palestine and became the first prime minister of Israel in 1948. Under a towering portrait of Zionist visionary Theodor Herzl, it was David Ben-Gurion who declared the independence of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948 […]
March 5th 2015
You may know Moshe Dayan only as the iconic Israeli defense minister in the 1960s who wore a black patch over his left eye. A visit to these sites will help you learn much more about the life of one of Israel’s most prominent and divisive historical figures. Dayan was born in 1915 on Kibbutz […]
March 4th 2015
Thanks to the country’s location at the junction of three continents, hundreds of millions of birds representing thousands of species fly over Israel every year. This phenomenon makes Israel an excellent destination for birding enthusiasts. Below are three spots that are considered to be especially amazing for checking out the fowl in flight. Birds of […]
March 3rd 2015
If members of your family balk at the idea of spending time in museums, the innovative Palmach Museum could completely change their minds. Along with the cutting-edge Herzl Museum and Menachem Begin Heritage Museum in Jerusalem, the Palmach Museum offers an immersive role play experience, designed to be experiential rather than passive. The Palmach Museum, […]
February 25th 2015
If you want the true Middle-Eastern shopping experience, head over to the Jaffa Flea Market (“Shuk HaPishpishim” in Hebrew) for the widest variety of one-of-a-kind items that you just won’t find in a shopping mall or a chain store. The best way to enjoy the Jaffa Flea Market is without a list but with a […]
February 24th 2015
It’s hard to imagine what might give adventurous international travelers a more effective taste for local culture than its street food. In Jerusalem, like cities all over the world, relatively inexpensive eats are available at stalls, stands and counters all over town. Here are our top three picks for street food stands you really must […]
February 20th 2015
New York has Fifth Avenue and Broadway. Paris has The Avenue des Champs-Élysées. London has Downing Street and Piccadilly Circus. Jerusalem has Ben Yehuda Street, King George Street and Jaffa Road. And Tel Aviv has Dizengoff Street, Shenken Street and Rothschild Boulevard. Located right in the heart of Tel Aviv, Dizengoff, Shenken and Rothschild are […]
February 20th 2015
Visiting the Tombs of Biblical Figures While Touring Israel The surreal brew of ancient and modern is a big part of the magic of Israel. Few places enable visitors to connect with the spirit of days long gone like the burial places of Biblical figures. Here are three especially meaningful ones worth including in your […]
February 20th 2015
Israel is a country of immigrants, with each formerly exiled local community having brought its distinct dishes to the national menu. So to get the most out of your upcoming tour of Israel, make sure your palate is ready for adventure. Below are three staple foods of Israel that you might have never heard of […]
February 20th 2015
Have you heard of the Canaanites, Egyptians, Hittites, Persians and Philistines but have little grasp of who they actually were or what their cultures were like? The Bible Lands Museum explores how the various peoples mentioned in the Bible, including the ancient Hebrews, actually lived. This may be the best place in the world to […]
February 16th 2015
When tens of thousands of Jews from Middle Eastern countries migrated to Israel in the years following the establishment of the country in 1948, they brought the cuisines of their native lands with them. Yemenite, Tunisian, Syrian, Turkish, Iraqi, Kurdish and Moroccan cooking traditions are now inseparable from the Israeli national palette. Many landmark restaurants […]
February 16th 2015
Along with packing and planning a great itinerary, reading about your destination is a great way to get ready for traveling. These great works of non-fiction will help you prepare for your trip to Israel. Even if you can’t travel to Israel this year, reading these books will help make the sites you see that […]
February 11th 2015
Hummus, the Middle Eastern delicacy made of blended chickpeas, has become so mainstream that the Huffington Post published the 10 Reasons Why We Should All Be Eating More Hummus. Hummus may be getting all the attention, but here are three other exotic Israeli flavors to tickle your tongue when you come to town. Fragrant, Spicy […]
February 11th 2015
Yes, Tel Aviv is a quintessentially Israeli city, but did you know that Tel Aviv is only about 100 years old? It was founded in 1909 as the first modern Hebrew city. On the other end of the spectrum, there are many locales in Israel whose history goes back to ancient times. Here are three […]
January 26th 2015
Israel’s major cities may get the lion’s share of attention from tourists, but there are fabulous destinations in other parts of the country as well. Here are our picks for five unmissable experiences to enjoy on Israel’s Mediterranean coast. Pristine Beaches, Upscale Homes and Ancient Ruins In the time of Roman rule, Herod the Great […]
January 25th 2015
The Judean Desert extends to the east and south of Jerusalem, and it includes the wonders of the Dead Sea region. Destinations in this area are rich in archeology, nature and Biblical history. Here are our choices for the most unskippable sites to visit in the region. The World’s Most Famous Mountain Fortress There’s a […]
January 25th 2015
Outside the Old City of Jerusalem lies the rest of Jerusalem. Here are our top five not-to-be-missed destinations in the parts of town that lie beyond the walls of Suleiman the Magnificent. The World’s Most Important Holocaust Museum Yad Vashem uses testimony from survivors and artifacts from victims to tell the story of the Holocaust […]
January 24th 2015
Israel’s major cities may get the lion’s share of attention from tourists, but there are fabulous destinations in other parts of the country as well. Here are our picks for five unmissable experiences to enjoy on Israel’s Mediterranean coast. Pristine Beaches, Upscale Homes and Ancient Ruins In the time of Roman rule, Herod the Great […]
