A modern-day encounter with Jonah’s ‘leviathan’
Every Rosh Hodesh, and every holiday, when we recite the Barchi Nafshi, I have a different kavanah, a different intention, than I once did. I now know what a “leviathan” looks like.
Travel
From hotel to hotel by cable car: Reaching the pool from the air
10-year-old bitten by moray eel at Eilat beach, requires surgery
Air Canada brings back Tel Aviv flights, suspends flight director for antisemitic posts
Sea levels rising: The new threat that could displace sea turtles from Israel's beaches
A new study warns rising sea levels could shrink Israel's sea turtle nesting areas by 2100, erasing up to 96% of beach width between Tel Aviv Marina and Port.
Israeli Tourism Month returns with nationwide activities
The Tourism Ministry initiative will take place in November with around 1,000 guided tours, hundreds of attractions and experiences at discounts of 25% and up, and discounted accommodation packages.
Neither Waldorf Astoria nor King David: The hotel named best in Israel
Carlton Tel Aviv was named Israel's top hotel, American Colony won top boutique hotel, and David InterContinental won top conference hotel.
50-day prison sentence for man who kept monkey chained with iron links at home
Jerusalem Magistrate's Court also imposed 10,000-shekel fine on defendant, who kept green monkey and chameleon in his yard without permit.
The city across our border that turned UN soldiers into its tourists
Tyre was for years a destination for UN soldiers, diplomats, and international workers. Now, with the end of UNIFIL’s mandate, the city faces a shift that could also affect the local economy.
Tailor-made travel: How Natürlich Reisen plans journeys around the traveller
From personal interests and preferred pace to local expertise and seamless logistics, tailor-made travel turns individual ideas into thoughtfully planned journeys.
Air Seychelles returns: The tropical islands' wild magic - review
Discover dramatic granite cliffs, radiant red sunsets, and pure luxury at Mahé’s Mango House and Northolme resorts.
Exploring Jewish history on an Adriatic cruise - review
Join a seven-night luxury cruise uncovering Jewish history in Greek caves, Game of Thrones sets, and Europe's oldest active Sephardi synagogue.
Solving the ‘what now?’ dilemma at Kfar Maccabiah Hotel - review
Take the stress out of your travel plans. Explore how the Kfar Maccabiah Hotel provides an all-in-one escape right in the center of the country.
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.
