Spring

Nature protection project aims to revitalize northern springs and landscapes

Initiative led by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel seeks to turn post-war environmental rehabilitation into a broader driver for regional development.

|ByMAYA PELACH, ZAVIT
Rehabilitating water channels and transforming them into attractive spaces for hiking and camping. The Eastern Jordan Canal.
Officers' Pool, Ein Jilabun.

The secret northern pool: A short summer route leading to a cool spring

A year-round spring, ancient mill, and Syrian camp await on a short Nahal Jilabun trail - ideal for a refreshing northern dip without a full-day hike.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
Ein Mabua.

One of Israel's rarest springs reopens: Ein Mabua returns for the summer hiking season

Following upgrades including a new parking lot, safe access path, and renovated restrooms, the Prat Stream site reopens free with registration.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
Gofra Beach’s mineral-rich sulfur spring reopened in mid-May after being revealed by the lowering of the Sea of ​​Galilee’s water line.

Gofra Beach's mineral-rich sulfur springs reopen after six years

The last time the spring was accessible was in 2020, before rainy conditions caused the Sea of ​​Galilee’s water level to swell and underwater pebbles blocked the spring’s flow.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

In Pictures: Israel in bloom

The famous red poppies has come out as winter slowly morphs into spring in Israel.

FEBRUARY 12, 2019ByBEN BRESKY
Red poppies in the vicinity of the Re’im Junction, Feburary 2019

Hike of the Month - Springs around Jerusalem

In the small area of the "Jerusalem Mountains" alone, there are about 60-70 such springs. Some of them can be visited very easily by car or public transport.

OCTOBER 7, 2018ByEREZ SPEISER
Sarig Spring

Holidaying in Hurfeish

A round-up of places to visit

JULY 5, 2018ByMEITAL SHARABI
AUTHENTIC DRUZE cuisine prepared by Maha Amar

Countdown to Passover: Organizing motivation

Organizing before you clean for Passover will make the cleaning process much easier.

FEBRUARY 28, 2018ByMIRIAM GOLD
A closet before and after it was organized

Can you recite the entire Seder by heart?

The ritual symbols have evolved and endured on many different levels.

APRIL 11, 2017ByFERN ALLEN
In his illuminated ‘Moriah Haggada,’ artist Avner Moriah compares the ‘simanim’ with the Exodus narrative in this vibrantly colorful roundel.

Spring cleaning

It’s more than an annual Passover tradition.

APRIL 9, 2017ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Spring

Fun Passover outings for the whole family

Passover is one of the most ideal times to go out for a hike in nature and enjoy the spring sunshine.

APRIL 20, 2016ByMEITAL SHARABI
Down the ‘Kangaroo’ hole at the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ exhibit at Gan Guru

Green from the Galilee

Use local wild herbs for seasonal dishes.

MARCH 31, 2015ByNERIA BARR
Stuffed Leshon Hapar and the rice stuffing

Jump into spring with the Mateh Yehuda Food Festival

A trek on the Israel National Trail toward Ein Mata is a wonderful introduction to nature after the cold winter.

MARCH 19, 2015ByMEITAL SHARABI
The gallery of sculptor and painter Ze’ev Primor, in Tzur Hadassah.

Flamenco’s finest

The Flamenco Days Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary.

MARCH 8, 2015ByORI J. LENKINSKI
Desahogar bt Remangar