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Israel’s tourism month features nationwide events, discounted tours throughout November

1,000 guided tours, regional weeks, and major Friday events with The Revivo Project in Jerusalem, Berry Sakharof and Dudu Tassa by the Kinneret, and Lior Narkis at Tel Ashkelon.

Tel Afek National Park.
A pregnant woman is seen holding her stomach in front of foliage (illustrative)

High Court strikes down petition to end sperm donor anonymity

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People vote in Jerusalem on election day, March 2, 2020.

I’m not Left or Right. I’m Up: Time to look beyond political labels - opinion


All the kid-friendly attractions for Election Day 2026

Shows by Kofiko and Meni Mamtera, free plays, bat tours at Dizengoff Center, and tree voting at Ramat Hanadiv: All family events for the day off, free and paid.

Ramat Hanadiv.

New study finds: Personal resilience protects reservists and their families

Exposure to uncensored media content is associated with lower levels of resilience and higher levels of emotional distress, according to a new study.

Reserve soldiers.

Coffee, culture, and conversation: Exploring Bedouin life in the Galilee

Coffee overlooking the Monks’ Mill, medicinal plants and home hospitality: Bedouin tours in the Zippori Stream Basin take place October 16-17 and 23-24, with free admission.

Hospitality in Ka’abiyye.

Sukkot route without the traffic jams to the North: From forests and cows to vineyards

A holiday day trip in Be'er Tuviya passes through a eucalyptus grove, dairy farm, oil press, studio, coffee cart, and winery for local food and nature.

Azrikam Forest – Givat Hayonim.

From desert nights to northern festivals: The best family activities for Sukkot in Israel

From Hol Hamoed in the desert to northern festivals: We gathered special events, trips, nature, and activities for the entire family this Sukkot.

Binyamina Festival.

Floodwaters erased the trail – now it returns: Ein Gedi prepares for Sukkot

More than a year after flood damage, the lower Nahal David trail to David Waterfall reopens for Sukkot following a NIS 7 million restoration project.

David Waterfall.

Kite festival tradition from Kfar Aza returns to Tel Aviv skies for Sukkot

The event, held in memory of the Kutz family who were murdered on October 7, will feature family activities, workshops, performances, and kite flying at Tzuk Beach.

Kite Festival of the Be’eri and Hatzerim Communities.

Sukkot 2026: Guide to children's activities, events, and attractions in Israel

Car races in Arad, a theater festival in Acre, extreme experiences in Jerusalem, creative workshops in museums, guided tours in nature – and also lots of free events.

Cultural and art performances for the whole family at the national parks. Mamshit National Park.

Free activities for Hol Hamoed Sukkot 2026

Guided tours along the Sea of Galilee Trail, the Spark Festival in Modi'in, and more: Here is a guide to free events and attractions across the country during Hol Hamoed Sukkot2026.

Guided tour along the Sea of Galilee Trail

Danny, my child of the year

Who is the wide-eyed boy who stands at the window every morning at Mishpacha Ukraine in Odessa, and what is the story behind him - a story no one planned to tell.

Danny with his personal caregiver, Mushki.