August 19th 2013
Since the intermediate days of Sukkot are vacation days for most Israelis, annual festivals are held all over the country. Virtually all of the country’s top production outfits, cultural institutions, performance troupes and niche interest enthusiast societies spring into action each fall. Here is a sampling of some of the most captivating festivals held each […]
August 19th 2013
If you’re lucky enough to be in Israel for Sukkot, which falls each year in September or October, there is a wealth of cultural activities in which tourists can participate. Here are some extremely special ones, hosted each year at various venues across the country, that are not to be missed! Presidential Open House – […]
August 19th 2013
A tour of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, is not to be missed when touring Israel, and perhaps the most memorable part of any Knesset tour is taking a photo in front of the iconic Knesset Menorah sculpture. The original menorah, a seven branched candelabra, stood in the Temple and has been a symbol of […]
August 4th 2013
Celebrating Jewish holidays in the Disapora can be highly meaningful, but it’s nothing like the experience in Israel, where the traditional Jewish holidays are national holidays for an entire country. Here, newer, vibrant, local holiday traditions are accessible to visitors and Israelis from all walks of life. The holiday of Sukkot generally takes place during […]
August 4th 2013
When you’re touring Israel with kids during the warmer months of June, July and August, don’t forget to include plenty of fun in the sun in your itinerary. Folding in kid-friendly experiences the whole family can enjoy, interspersed with more adult-friendly activities like visiting museums, antiquities and holy sites, is important for keeping everybody engaged […]
July 29th 2013
Sukkot, which falls each year in September or October, is one of the three pilgrimage holidays in the Jewish calendar. In Temple times, pilgrims from all over the Land of Israel came to Jerusalem each year on Sukkot to offer sacrifices at the Holy Temple. Today, Sukkot remains an extraordinarily popular time to visit. When […]
July 29th 2013
You’re planning your first trip to Israel? How exciting! We’re sure you’ve heard all about Israel’s amazing antiquities, wineries, holy sites, beaches, museums, pulsing cities and natural wonders. With so many iconic places to visit across Israel, it can be a bit overwhelming to know where to go within a limited timeframe! That’s why we’ve […]
July 29th 2013
The Way of the Patriarchs (Derech HaAvot), the ancient route linking Hebron to Jerusalem, is located between the communities of Neve Daniel and Alon Shvut in the Gush Etzion area of Judea. The path is believed to be the one that the Biblical patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob used when traveling between Hebron and Mount […]
July 21st 2013
It should come as no surprise that the mystical city of Tzfat, located high up in the mountains of the Galilee, is a magnet for Jewish artists and craftspeople. The ancient city’s kabalistic bent and picturesque environs have generated a bona fide hotbed for visual artists of all varieties, and visitors to Israel have been […]
July 14th 2013
Jerusalem is the Holy City, teeming with energy, action and spirits on fire. But sometimes, a visitor enjoying a jam-packed tour just needs a little time out. When you’re craving peace and quiet in Jerusalem, here are a few spots to head for. Just outside the walls of the Knesset, 400 kinds of roses, many […]
July 14th 2013
A land beloved for its amazing vistas, Israel is dotted with astonishing natural and manmade scenic outlook points. Some serving as tourist destinations on their own, others better as worthy stops along a journey to other points, read on for our picks of the top lookout spots in Israel. Sherover Promenade (HaTayelet) – This is a […]
July 14th 2013
From Haifa to Eilat, summers in Israel are great times to mingle with locals at summer festivals. With schools out on vacation and rarely a cloudy day, festivals made for summer showcase the best of Israelis’ love of culture, entertainment and recreation. Here’s a selection of Israel’s best summer festivals that people look forward to […]
July 9th 2013
Located on a peak overlooking the Upper Galilee and well beyond, Kibbutz Misgav-Am and its renowned Lookout Point offer jaw-dropping vistas and poignant context. Kibbutz Misgav-Am was founded on November 2, 1945, when a group of young soldiers climbed from nearby Kibbutz Kfar Giladi to the very top of Naphtali Mountain and established the new […]
July 7th 2013
A highlight of any trip to Israel, the Menachem Begin Museum is the most accessible initiative of the Menachem Begin Heritage Foundation. A visit to the Begin Museum, located in Jerusalem, not far from the Old City, is a multi-media museum experience, similar to Jerusalem’s Herzl Museum and the Palmach Museum in the Ramat Aviv […]
July 6th 2013
Open air shopping is often cited as an extraordinary experience for visitors to Israel. Its charm is enhanced by Israel’s relatively mild weather during most of the year and by the exotic array of items available for purchase at local markets. Whether you’re looking for distinctive homemade crafts, special sweets for Shabbat, gifts for friends […]
June 26th 2013
Located just outside of Tel Aviv, the Children’s Museum in Holon employs unconventional and compelling ways to educate visitors about what it’s like to have physical differences. The newest experience, called “Dialogue with Time,” was designed to help visitors experience first-hand the many physical changes that go along with normal aging. Like its related experiential […]
June 25th 2013
Summer is a popular time to visit Israel, and for families with children, water parks are a terrific way to spend a hot summer day in Israel. Planning for a day at a water park gives kids something extra special to look forward to during travel days that are more focused on historical, religious or […]
June 16th 2013
Artists and art fans alike will delight in visiting some of the 40-plus museums in Israel that are devoted to visual arts and design. While Jerusalem’s state-managed Israel Museum and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art draw the largest international audiences and exhibitions, many prefer the lesser-known but no less significant art museums in Ashdod, […]
June 16th 2013
In recent years, the Israeli tourism industry has seen a major surge in luxury hotel construction and renovation. When the dust settles on all of the hotel building projects recently opened and currently in the works, Israel will have 9,000 more hotel rooms than it did in early 2009, bringing the grand total 47,000. As […]
June 13th 2013
With their focus on art, science, history and more, Israel’s many acclaimed museums have much to offer in the way of exhibitions in standard formats. But many seek out museum experiences that go beyond documents and canvases on walls and artifacts under glass. On your next trip to Israel, consider visiting one of the country’s […]
