Short drive from the center: Yom Kippur wellness event
Harmony in the Forest expands to two days in Bnei Shimon, featuring yoga, ice baths, vegan cooking, a lecture, and family activities.
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Injured ibex returns to Ein Gedi reserve after amputation at Ramat Gan Safari Hospital
A Nubian ibex with a broken leg underwent amputation at the Wildlife Hospital and returned to Ein Gedi reserve functioning on three legs last week.
The best eSIM providers for international travel in 2026
Preparing your phone for an international trip matters as much as checking your passport. A travel eSIM lets you arrange mobile data before leaving, avoiding costly roaming and Wi-Fi hassles.
For the first time since Oct. 7: Tashlich ceremony to take place at Zikim Beach
Public tashlich events across Israel will mark Rosh Hashanah's second day, including a special gathering at Zikim Beach following its reopening.
New Dead Sea camping complex opens for the holidays
The tent area in Ein Bokek will operate from Sept 10 - Oct 3, with showers and restrooms, a short distance from the beach and tourism center. Tents and equipment are at campers' own expense.
As Turkey fades from the Israeli travel map, Azerbaijan moves into the spotlight
With around 30 direct flights a week, a sharp rise in Israeli visitors and another surge is expected over the Jewish holiday season.
Weekend festival brings top authors and musicians to the Western Negev
Western Negev's Lev Koter festival features workshops, shows, and artist encounters across local kibbutzim and natural sites on September 17-18.
Chocolate festival to transform Nof Hagalil into sweet kingdom over Sukkot
Nof Hagalil’s Chocolate Festival offers free shows, workshops, and parades for families during Sukkot, turning the city into a sweet kingdom.
The best family trips and nature routes for Rosh Hashanah
Explore Yodfat, Nahal Tzalmon, Belvoir Fortress, Tel Afek, and Hurvat Tal: Take your family into nature for a perfect trip during Rosh Hashanah.
Hangzhou offers a glimpse of China’s journey from silk to silicon
A journey through Hangzhou and Zhejiang reveals a China embracing both its ancient heritage and a high-tech future, from tea fields and historic canals to AI and robotics.
Israelis back in the air: Vietnam searches surge 160% as AI reshapes travel planning
Google data for 2026 shows a record bounce-back in flight searches, declining fears of antisemitism abroad, and rising interest in safe spots and wellness trips.
