Surfing

When humanity meets the sea: Surfing as a source of solace from trauma

Surf Therapy has become a significant tool in coping with trauma and other mental health challenges. The experience accumulated in Israel enables us to provide innovative tools to the world.

MAY 19, 2026|ByOMER TULCHINSKY

Teenagers arrive tense, angry, lonely, distrustful, and completely closed off, and then have their emotional state change through their encounter with the waves.

HaGal Sheli session. Waves as opportunities

“The sea saved my life. Now we use it to save others”

Inside Israel’s surf-therapy organization

MAY 13, 2026|ByRONNIE ROSENMAN

Against the current: Anat Lelior’s fight beyond the waves - opinion

Anat Lelior shattered surfing’s glass ceiling, qualifying for the Championship Tour – the sport’s highest level of professional competition.

APRIL 26, 2026|ByHAYIM LEITER

HaGal Sheli team holding activities for teens and children during Purim, at hotels in Israel that house evacuated families and individuals.

How Israel’s surf therapy teams are helping evacuated teens heal during war - opinion

As a social worker at HaGal Sheli (My Wave), an organization that supports people coping with post-trauma through surf therapy, the sea is usually the setting for our healing activities.

MARCH 25, 2026|ByNAAMA HAAS

From skis to motorcycles: The bold collaboration of an extreme sports giant

Israeli travel group Aviation Links acquires Asa Extreme's activity, joining forces to develop and market the innovative brand Extreme Travelers.

OCTOBER 27, 2024ByWALLA! SPORTS

Bill Maher’s misstep on faith and commentary - opinion

As a Bill Maher fan, I respect his truth-seeking, but his recent monologue on the Trump assassination attempt and religious language missed the mark.

JULY 31, 2024ByHAYIM LEITER

BILL MAHER arrives at the ‘Vanity Fair’ party during the 94th Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, in 2022. What we can all agree on is that we can’t explain how the world works, says the writer.

A first flagship store and website for the RIP CURL brand in Israel

Just before the hot summer arrives, the Australian surfing and fashion brand, RIP CURL, has landed in Israel, bringing dozens of sea, beach, and lifestyle products to the Israeli audience.

MAY 15, 2024ByLEE SIVILIA

Sri Lanka: The ultimate Far East Passover destination

Unveiling Sri Lanka: Discover a surge in Israeli tourism to this diverse Far East gem, with insights on attractions, culture, airlines, and surfing hotspots before your Passover getaway.

APRIL 4, 2024By YANIR BRETT