Hiking
Hiking in the Holy Land: Where the women drew water
Turning back the pages of history, wells appear in the Torah from almost the beginning. As we hike, the signs of that older world are everywhere.
Six Israeli hiking trails and natural sites to reconnect with nature this Shavuot
Israeli hiker found dead in Japan after going missing on Mount Asahi
Hiking the Holy Land: Solitary creatures at the edge of the wilderness
A place to sit, breathe, and forget everything: KKL unveils a new iInitiative
KKL launches "Simply a Place" – natural spots with stunning views or hidden forest corners, inviting people to pause, breathe, and connect. The first opens in Begin Park, Jerusalem Hills.
The heat has broken, and our land is beautiful: Grab your shoes, water, and explore nature
Now that the heatwave is ending, it’s the perfect time to enjoy Israel’s beauty. Recommended spots: Hammath Tiberias, Gan Hashlosha, and Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.
Hiking the Holy Land: When olives disappear
The olive tree is such a fitting symbol for the Jewish people and our uncanny ability to survive, to come back, to bear fruit again, even after seasons of scarcity.
Hiking the Holy Land: Between harvest and rain
There are vineyards as far as the eye can see, vibrant and lush, with ripening grapes hanging in bunches in shades of red and green.
Hiking the Holy Land: The land that wakes the soul
Back in Israel, walking once again through its dry hills, I turned to our tradition for insight. Was this feeling something real, or just post-vacation sentiment?
Israel breaks electricity consumption record as heatwave continues
Wednesday's consumption crossed the 17,000 megawatt threshold for the first time, just a day after Israel crossed the 16,000 mark.
Field rangers reveal the trails that make their summer
In honor of International Ranger Day, Israel Nature and Parks Authority rangers share their favorite trails: Majrasa’s wet stream, Eilat’s coral reefs, and the ancient warrior’s tomb in Nahal Mekuch.
Israel's heatwave expected to reach record-breaking highs this week, IMS warns
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 49° Celsius in the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee (where the current record temperature is 47°C), and up to 51°C in the Jordan Valley.
Body of missing Israeli-Ukrainian citizen found in Whistler, concluding month-long search
Rachitsky, a loving father and husband, was set to return to his home in Ofakim, but the outbreak of the war with Iran led to his flight being canceled.
Israeli father and son found dead while hiking in Austrian Alps
The two were hiking, with a second son, on the Stubai High Trail in Neustift in Tyrol's Stubai Valley when the father slipped on the wet ground, prompting his son to try and grab him.