Summer

Surf’s pup: Some 20 dogs make a splash at annual World Dog Surfing Championships in California

This year’s overall winner was five-year-old Labrador retriever Rippin Rosie, followed closely by Iza, a French bulldog from Pleasanton, and Bradley “Shortboard” Cooper from Long Beach.

Sally jumps off her board while competing in the World Dog Surfing Championships on August 01, 2026 in Pacifica, California.
Money bills

July spending record: Daily average reached NIS 1.771 Billion

The price for a night in a pipe ranges from NIS 490 to NIS 590. Naot Farm

August with the kids: When the desert comes alive after the sun disappears

Yalla Galil Festival.

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


Trap of the summer break: Parents face summer with no available vacation days

The gap between the education system and the labor market strikes the middle class again: A new survey by AllJobs reveals the true cost of summer.

A family on vacation

What are the traps that lurk for children with ADHD in the summer?

The summer vacation is a time of letting loose, but there are children for whom the lack of frameworks and increased free time are confusing and make things difficult. This is how you cope.

Have a pleasant summer

The perfect summer evening escape: Mateh Yehuda’s wineries and views

Cooler temperatures, stunning sunsets, fresh air, and vibrant wineries make summer evenings the perfect time to visit Israel’s beautiful regions, enjoy quality wine, and refresh the soul.

Eretz Tova in Kfar Uria.

In Israel’s scorching summer, school’s out and surf’s up, and fears of war are returning

For Israelis, the situation has yielded a state of suspended animation, akin to the eve of the war in February. 

A crowd gathers to listen to Oren Pesso and his daughter Renee perform at Hatachana Park in Tel Aviv, July 24, 2026.

Dietitian explains: There is a reason you crave more carbohydrates right now

The heavy heat, humidity, and time spent outdoors drain our energy reserves and can affect our dietary preferences. This is how you will nutritionally survive the summer.

It is a good idea to link drinking water to a habit that is embedded in your daily schedule, such as every time you sit down at the computer

‘Bring back joy’: Noa Kirel leads KKL-JNF’s ‘Forest of Stars’ summer festival, amid several artists

The upcoming festival honors the resilience of the Israeli public and security forces during the war, KKL-JNF said, while adding that the main concerts will be held in northern and southern Israel.

Noa Kirel speaks during a press conference in Ra’anana on February 17, 2026, ahead of her upcoming concert at Park HaYarkon.

Lantern Tours, stargazing and, night swimming: The new summer experience in northern Israel

Lantern tours, stargazing, campfires and night swimming headline NIR DAVID Tourism's 2026 summer program across northern Israel.

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After two difficult years: The festival bringing life back to the Western Galilee

The July Art festival in the Western Galilee celebrates its ninth year with dozens of artists, galleries, and small businesses inviting visitors to rediscover this beautiful, recovering region.

The Western Galilee.

Crisis resolved: Most US refueling aircraft to leave Ben Gurion Airport to avoid flight disruptions

Israel will relocate most US refueling aircraft to IDF bases by July 21, easing airport congestion while maintaining security cooperation with Washington.

US aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport.

Flights under $200 and vacation packages below $500: Mid-summer travel deals

Despite the peak summer season, flexible travelers can still find affordable vacations abroad, from $192 flights to Rhodes to holiday packages for under $500 per person.

Grand Resort Limassol.