Dead Sea Area

Dead Sea Area

The Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth, and despite its name and positioning, there is actually a whole lot of things going on in the Dead Sea area. The Dead Sea is popular as a getaway for a few days, especially when the weather is less plesant elsewhere in the … Read more

Mt of Olives Photos

Mt of Olives Photos

The Mount of Olives (also called Mount Olivet) is referred to a mountain ridge located east of the Old City and gets its name from the olive groves that once proliferated the slopes. Even without the olive trees, the Mount of Olives is still an important and meaningful landmark. Its significance dates … Read more

Rosh HaNikra

Rosh HaNikra

Rosh HaNikra is a kibbutz (communal agricultural settlement) in northern Israel, located on the Mediterranean coast right at the Lebanese border. The kibbutz was founded by groups of de-mobilized Palestine soldiers on January 6, 1949. The soldiers had just relocated there from another kibbutz, Hanjita, along with members of the Zionst youth … Read more

A Tourist’s Guide to Kashrut and Keeping Kosher

A Tourist's Guide to Kashrut and Keeping Kosher

Many tourists to Israel are both a bit nervous and a bit curious about Kashrut and the implications of Kashrut on their trip to Israel. From time to time, the locals have heard tourists approach the concept of kosher compliance with tones that are reminiscent of totalitarian regimes. This guide will try … Read more

Haifa Beaches

Haifa Beaches

Haifa is well known for the  Carmel Mountain and the port. However, it also has some out-standing beaches. The beaches and boardwalks in Haifa are great for stopovers after a long drive or for a seaside getaway. There are many fun activities to do there — swimming, sun bathing, having a picnic … Read more

Kotel Tunnels

Kotel Tunnels

If you’re visiting Jerusalem, you may be familiar with the iconic Kotel, or the Western Wall. But there is something more to it than what meets the eye. While the Kotel or Western Wall is impressive, its greatness is truly discovered when you go under it. Yes, under it — descend under … Read more

The Souk

The Souk

The famous Old City souk (also known as Arab Souk) is a large marketplace with about 800 merchants operating a variety of businesses in closely packed stalls along a network of narrow streets and alleyways. These shops are mostly concentrated in the Muslim and Christian quarters in the north part of the … Read more

The Museum of the Seam

The Museum of the Seam

About The Museum on the Seam The Museum on the Seam is the first socio-political museum in Israel, featuring some of the best contemporary art. Its aim and focus are to allow art to raise discussions and dialogue regarding controversial ideas connected national, ethnic and economic issues. It is located in a … Read more

Ghengis Khan

Ghengis Khan

Givat Yoav is a moshav (an agricultural town or settlement) in Southern Golan Heights, a ten-minute drive from the Sea of Galilee. One of the more unusual and worthwhile places to stay in Givat Yoav is Genghis Khan. For those who want to experience a bit of Mongolia, this place might be … Read more

Amudei Amram & Shehoret Mountain

Amudei Amram & Shchoret Mountain

The mountains near Eilat hide numerous natural treasures; some of them are surprisingly easy to access. Drive 10 Kilometers north of Eilat on the main road (Route 90) and you will see a pair of brown signs pointing left (westward). The signs will name two of the prettiest places in the region. … Read more