Summer

North awakens: 7,000 attend opening of Summer Festival in the Galilee

Osher Cohen and Noam Kleinstein opened the northern festival as Itay Levi performed in Merom Hagalil. Dozens of events will take place over 3 weeks.

Yalla Galil Festival.
headline: Mother massages her baby’s feet with oil

Overusing skincare products, overdressing, and improper heat exposure can harm newborn skin

How much does August cost for a family with three children?

How much does August cost for a family with three children?

 Travellers at the departure halls of Ben Gurion International Airport ahead of the Jewish holiday of Passover. April 14, 2022.

August travel? These are the dates Ben-Gurion Airport will be packed


Black truffle and 2-second shampoo: 7 hair products that repair summer damage

After a summer of sun, sea, and pool, winter is perfect to restore hair. Seven new products - from Korean to French - bring back shine, strength, and health.

Moroccanoil, Nourishing Mask, Price: NIS 55–119.

This is what next summer will look like for Israelis: Two new destinations starting at $299

Sun d’Or launches its summer 2026 schedule with 19 destinations, including new routes to Naples from $299 and Salzburg from $349. Flights will operate starting at the end of March.

Salzburg.

The celebration starts early: Israelis already racing for summer 2026 vacations

Booking sites report a 35% jump for summer 2025. Greece and Cyprus lead, Budapest and Prague surprise, with prices up to 30% lower than last summer.

Family vacation with the kids, illustration.

Understanding Israel's summer pests: A closer look at what's bugging you


SOS: Save our skin - skincare tips for the Israeli summer

Here are some easy, affordable strategies that can help you cope with Israeli heat waves, from sun protection basics to cooling tricks to keep your skin glowing (minus the sweat).

An illustrative image of a woman outside in the summer.

A sweet stop on the way to Eilat: Yotvata’s chocolate tap is back

Yotvata’s chocolate tap is back for its seventh year, a beloved landmark on the road to Eilat, where travelers sip cold chocolate, grab souvenir cups, and enjoy a sweet break.

Chocolate Tap 2025, Yotvata Inn

The summer vacation ends in two weeks – where can you still escape to?

Two weeks left of summer break! Gulliver offers last-minute deals: Cyprus from $544, Bucharest $919, plus local vacations in Israel starting at NIS 3,951. Still time for a getaway!

Paphos

Bringing the Hamptons home: How to design an Israeli summer house with an international touch

Israelis are increasingly escaping the city, creating Hamptons-inspired vacation homes. Local architects adapt the American style to Israel’s climate, landscape, and culture for a summer retreat.

Courtesy of Buchhalter Studio for Architecture and Interior Design

Suffering from the heat? These leaves are the perfect salad addition that also cools you down

Natural herbs and healing mushrooms can ease summer heat, aid digestion, improve sleep, and restore balance, helping the body stay resilient during Israel’s most challenging season.

Vegetables salad

Gai Beach at the Kinneret: New shading facilities and the Super Slider

Gai Beach Water Park at the Kinneret added new shading and a Super Slider with four slides. The 15-dunam park combines a water park and a private beach.

Gai Beach Water Park