Malcham Salt Cave – The Longest Salt Cave in the World

Dead Sea

At present, Israel has the longest salt cave in the world. It is named the Malcham Salt Cave, located in Mount Sodom, the southern corner of the Dead Sea. In March 2019, cave explorers from Israel and Europe completed the cave’s measurements, which were revealed to be 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) long. … Read more

Israeli Street Food Guide

Israeli Street Food

Food is reflective of a country’s traditional culture and the people’s way of life. All countries have their own version of street foods, each offering a unique gustatory experience for anyone who tries and enjoys them. Like cuisines in other countries, Israeli cuisine is an amalgam of cuisines from different countries and … Read more

Florentin – Tel Aviv’s “Hipster” Neighborhood

Florentin – Tel Aviv’s “Hipster” Neighborhood

Israel isn’t usually the place that first immediately comes to mind when you’re talking about anything connected to hipsters and the hipster culture. But there is at least one “hipster neighborhood” in the country, and you will find it in the southern part of Tel Aviv, named Florentin. Florentin is dubbed as … Read more

Israel National Trail

Israel National Trail

For weather-beaten but indefatigable trekkers, they should put the Israel National Trail on their bucket list. While the Israel National Trail may not obviously be the world’s longest hiking trail, it is guaranteed to be an epic one, for sure! Hiking in the Holy Land is the dream of every trekker. The … Read more

Top Public Parks and Nature Attractions in and around Haifa

haifa Parks

Haifa’s location – between the Mediterranean Sea and the slopes of Mount Carmel – makes the city attractive. Thus, Haifa offers the best of hillside and seaside wonders that will surely leave travelers in awe. Haifa’s most popular and visited tourist attraction is the majestic Baha’i Shrine and garden terrace. But there … Read more

Seventeenth of Tammuz

star of David above the pages of the Torah

The Seventeenth of Tammuz (17th of Tammuz) may be a minor Jewish holiday, but it has a major history behind it. In Hebrew, it is translated as Shivah Asar b’Tammuz. It falls on the 17th day of Tammuz, the tenth month of the civil year and the fourth month of the ecclesiastical … Read more

Benjamin Netanyahu Profile

benjamin netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu is the current Prime Minister of Israel in its 37th government. He is also the chairman of the right-wing Likud party. He has served in office twice, from 1996 to 1999, from 2009 to 2021, and present since December 2022, making him the longest-serving Prime Minister of Israel. He is … Read more

Tu BiShvat – The New Year of the Trees

Tu BiShvat – The New Year of the Trees

Many countries in the world observe the holiday of planting trees, which is great because it teaches and reminds people of the vital role that trees play in our lives and the environment. In this way, it promotes and celebrates ecological awareness. This type of observance is usually called “Arbor Day,” where … Read more

Coffee Culture in Israel

Coffee Culture in Israel

Second only to water, coffee is the most widely drunk beverage in the world. Whether you’re having a delicate cup of coffee at a trendy café, a convenience store brew or a cup of instant coffee at home, it seems almost everyone cannot go through a day without a cup of Joe. … Read more