Hiking

Passover and Song of Songs: What spring teaches us about freedom

HIKING THE HOLYLAND: Israel's hiking trails are quieter than they used to be. And yet – spring does not wait.

IT IS no accident that Song of Songs is read every Passover. The book is saturated with an explosive, summoning, and impossible to resist spring – an explosion of energy and new life
The stunning newly-active Neolog synagogue in Trencin.

From Alpine adventures to deep history: Exploring Slovakia’s high tatras

ISRAEL’S DESERTS are the opposite of boring. From the dramatic cliffs of the Judean Desert to the vast craters of the Negev and all the way south to the Red Sea shores of Eilat, the natural terrain here is as varied and striking as anything in the country’s lush North.

The Dead Sea isn’t dead: A winter hike through Israel’s most misunderstood landscape

Cliff Cafe.

Gravity-defying coffee bar teeters above a sheer drop


Hiking the Holy Land: Israel’s outdoors during Passover

There’s no better opportunity to head outdoors than Passover. After all, one of the defining qualities of our slavery in Egypt was our inability to take time for ourselves.

 HAMEGINIM FOREST – The Holiday of Spring comes at just the right time here in Israel.

Blossoms along popular hiking trails | Documentation

In Beersheba National Park and Taninim Stream Reserve, beautiful blossoms await. Efrat Rochin, Community Coordinator: "This year's winter was delayed, but the rains helped the flowers."

Anemones in Beersheba Stream

Trail and hiking shoes with an innovative grip system

The shoes that go with you for every challenge: SKECHERS launches trail shoes with a performance sole by Goodyear, offering maximum flexibility and ventilation.

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Hiking in the Holy Land: Living history in the Land of Milk and Honey

I’ve learned a lot about sheep and goats during my time hiking in Israel. First and foremost, they are not to be feared. This discovery was a significant change from my childhood impression of them.

 SHEPHERDING IS a long-time tradition in the Holy Land, dating back to pre-biblical times.

Reporter's notebook: Shishi Shabbat Israeli - Climbing mountains and bridging cultures

Everyone I spoke to, regardless of where they were from, how long they lived in Israel, or if this was their first event, said the same thing: Community.

 The Jerusalem Posts joined Shishi Shabbat Israeli for their 106th seminar weekend in the Negev Desert.

Tropicfeel enters the Israeli market: Advanced hiking shoes with urban style

The global brand that combines functionality, technology, and eco-friendly fashion is introducing shoes, backpacks, and sustainable clothing, marking its debut in Israel with a store in Tel Aviv.

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A full Saturday of attractions: Rediscovering the Sharon region

Food, art, culture, and agriculture await you, with a wealth of family-friendly tourist spots – alongside stunning hiking trails, all at an affordable price.

 Sharon Trail – Kadima Forest

Hiking in the holy land: Enjoying panoramic views of rolling hills from within ancient walls

Itri is well situated to gaze out on its beautiful surroundings. But the location is strategic – there was more to the positioning of Itri than sunset views.

 ITRI, A RUINED city in the middle of the Adulam Nature Reserve, not far from Beit Shemesh.

Spacewalks and beyond: The Torah’s stance on risky adventures


Hiking through history: Discovering Israel's native trees on the trails

Explore the unique beauty of Israel's native trees on your next hike, where ancient oaks, carobs, and figs bring the rich history and landscapes of the Holy Land to life.

 ‘THESE DAYS, I no longer think of Israel as a land with no trees.’