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Parks & Nature

A visit to the Shikma River in the western Negev offers views of rising waters, flowering fields, billowing sand dunes – and the scars of a history of war.

By Moshe Gilad | Feb 10, 2013 | 03:30 PM

Pilgrims, but no progress: Israel's wasted tourist gold mine in the Galilee
By Moshe Gilad | 6
Israel's mosaics from Byzantium and Rome thrill to bits
By Moshe Gilad | 2
The Arab villages that were: a new Israeli guidebook
By Moshe Gilad | 64
Image of two Gaza children killed in Israeli strike wins World Press Photo prize
By The Associated Press | 56

Winter camping in Israel just got easier

A new government website makes it easy to plan camping trips all over Israel and to find out which sites are prepped for chilly weather.

By Rina Rozenberg | Jan 31, 2013 | 11:23 AM | 4

The aerial antics of Israel's starlings

After 20 years, these birds have been sighted in Israel over the last year, particularly at dusk when the flocks begin their spectacular aerobatic display before retiring for the night.

By Eli Ashkenazi | Jan 24, 2013 | 12:35 PM | 4

Israel with Kids / Ice-skating in Tel Aviv

Dust off your ice-skates and bust out the moves at Tel Aviv's Iskate rink, located on the outskirts of the Luna Park amusement park

By Judy Maltz | Jan 7, 2013 | 11:03 PM | 2

The Winter of Birds festival takes flight in Israel

Pelicans, cranes, vultures, and hundreds of other fowl are arriving in Israel these days. Over the next few weeks, engage in a variety of spectacular bird watching and other activities around the Galilee.

By City Mouse Online, Shelly Elazaer | Nov 22, 2012 | 01:11 PM

Israel's bird (watchers) of a feathers should flock together

Yossi Leshem and Dan Alon believe that the Bet She'an Valley is one of several lesser-known sites that have the potential to make Israel a bird-watching power on an international scale.

By Moshe Gilad | Oct 10, 2012 | 10:37 AM

Hidden gems: Things to do in Ra’anana

You’ve already conquered Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, now it’s time to explore the quiet treasures of some of Israel’s smaller cities, like Ra’anana.

By Nurit Asayag | Oct 9, 2012 | 09:34 AM

Israel with Kids / Picking crops at Nahalal

Get your gang away from the computer and into the great outdoors with an experience that is good for the body and also helps out needy families.

By Judy Maltz | Aug 22, 2012 | 12:23 PM

Israel with Kids / Roll up your sleeves for hands-on fun

Forget talking-head tour guides and text-heavy information plaques, Ein Yael offers an interactive experience of daily life during the First Temple period through a variety of creative activities fit for the whole family.

By Judy Maltz | Aug 16, 2012 | 09:14 AM

Israel with Kids / Go wild at the Jerusalem Zoo

You can't go wrong with zoos, and the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo offers special thrills for young kids.

By Judy Maltz | Aug 2, 2012 | 08:57 AM

Jellyfish in the waters near Kibbutz Ma’agen Michael.

Israel’s jellyfish wars: Who warns the bathers better?

The Facebook page Jellyfish Watch and the website Meduzot (Hebrew for Jellyfish) were set up to monitor the swarms that reach Israeli shores. Both offer updates from the beaches and fight for every surfer.

By Roy (Chicky) Arad | Jul 16, 2012 | 01:15 PM

Fun in the sun: Israel’s best family beaches

Need to escape the heat? Here's a list of the best places to take the kids for a day of sand and sea.

By Liron Vardi Geller | Jul 5, 2012 | 12:33 PM | 2

Thousands file objections to Eilat hotel over possible coral reef damage

Parks Authority: 'Architectural monster' will damage world's north most coral reef.

By Zafrir Rinat | Jun 4, 2012 | 01:21 AM | 3

Food & Drink

The five best Buffalo wings in Tel Aviv

By Rotem Maimon, City Mouse Online | 11:10 AM

'Tis the season for soup, even in balmy Tel Aviv

By Rotem Maimon | 11:47 PM | 2

The roast of the town: Tel Aviv's new best shawarma

By Eran Laor | 04:01 PM

Music & Theater

A scene from 'Cycling with Moliere,' by writer-director Philippe Le Guay.

A French film about theater - the most pleasurable combination

By Michael Handelzalts | 05:23 AM

Calexico's show at the Barby lacks spice

By Ben Shalev | 05:40 PM

Power of Greek classics returns to Israeli stage

By Michael Handelzalts | 05:18 AM

Museums & Exhibits

A chilly spectacle at Jerusalem's International Ice Festival

Visitors to Jerusalem were greeted with a chilly spectacle on Monday, as the Holy City's second International Ice Festival...

By Reuters | 12:11 PM

From “Hannaleh’s Sabbath Dress”: Familiar to anyone who grew up in Israel

Israeli childhood in pictures

A little girl radiant with wonder in a star-studded dress, sitting under a smiling moon against a background of midnight blue....

By Tamar Rotem | 06:19 AM

This year's exhibition goes beyond the big news stories of the year.

Photos worth 1,000 sorrows

The "Local Testimony" journalistic photography exhibition provides a panoramic view of the reality in Israel and the...

By City Mouse Online | 09:16 AM

Travel News

Abraham Hostel ranks among world's best

By Judy Maltz | 03:04 AM

Purim in Tel Aviv: A guide to a fun-filled, family-friendly chag

By City Mouse Online | 03:39 PM

Travel agents, hoteliers trade blame for deterring incoming tourism to Israel

By Rina Rozenberg | 03:31 AM | 3

Shopping & Shuks

Dafna Lustig in Paper Jam fashions: Doesn’t want to copy trends.

Collection / Jam-flavored clothes

By Sahar Shalev | 05:26 AM

Israeli designers collaborate on a collection of woven jewelry

By Hilla Ohayon | 04:34 AM

Collection / Love that leather

By Hilla Ohayon | 05:59 AM

Religion & Relics

An Israel Museum worker putting the final touches on the Herod exhibition

Israel's largest-ever archaeological exhibit shines light on King Herod

By Nir Hasson | 03:01 AM

Israel's mosaics from Byzantium and Rome thrill to bits

By Moshe Gilad | 07:14 AM | 2

Israel's National Library buys 1,000-year-old Jewish documents from Afghanistan

By Nir Hasson | 10:26 AM | 17