Winter

Starting Nov. 1: What travelers should know about their passport

Starting Nov. 1, Israelis can apply for a passport at a reduced rate - NIS 185 for adults instead of NIS 290. For a family of four, savings reach nearly NIS 300. Here is what you need to know.

Israeli passport.
The French Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Not Europe or skiing: Israelis prefer Asia this winter

OFER WINTER speaks at the launch of the People of Israel party in Jerusalem.

Pollster warns Likud that attacking Ofer Winter is a ‘very big gamble’ as party drops to 18 seats

Air Haifa aircraft.

Not just in the north: Air Haifa enters the Ben Gurion–Eilat route with up to 10 flights a day


HIBA in Tel Aviv: Winter menu marks turning point for chef Yossi Shitrit's restaurant - review

One thing is clear: HIBA has entered its next chapter, hitting its stride with a fully personal, precise menu rich in depth and flavor.

HIBA in Tel Aviv.

$700 to paradise: Hot winter deal to the Seychelles

Air Seychelles offers round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to the islands for $700 including baggage. The deal is valid for bookings until January 25 for flights until the end of March.

Seychelles.

US braces for record-breaking winter storm hitting 40 states, with 180 million Americans affected

The US National Weather Service warned that heavy snow, freezing rain, and sleet are expected throughout the weekend, while more than 10,000 flights nationwide were disrupted.

A man walks through the snow as Winter Storm Fern arrives in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US, January 23, 2026.

Low sugar and lots of vitamin C: Dr. Maya Rosman recommends a particularly delicious winter fruit

Strawberries may be associated by many with being loaded with sugar – but the truth is that this is an excellent fruit for a diet, and not only.

A bowl of strawberries

Infusions, pourings and curling up

A fashionable delay, right on time for the forecast: Lipton’s new tea.

Lipton tea

A beautiful and winding path: The Golan Heights reopens

The Heights raise the bar in 2026: New sites, delicious food, and stunning winter atmosphere.

Travelers in the Golan.

Thousands go hiking in Israel as fallout from severe weather raises flood risk

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority warned that water levels in streams and rivers across the country have risen following recent rainfall, and several parks are closed due to flood risk.

A rainbow is seen over the Hula Nature Reserve in northern Israel following a winter rain, January 13, 2026.

Alone in the desert: The winter experience you didn’t know you needed

Winter is the perfect time to head into the desert. Travel to the Negev, soak in the winter sun, and discover the magic between craters and vineyards. We returned, as expected, completely in love.

Carmey Avdat Winery.

Culinary experience, art, and nature: 24 hours of escaping routine in Mateh Yehuda

Winter in Mateh Yehuda: Drive east through the lush green Judean hills and enjoy a rich, European-like landscape that delights in every season.

Tavlin Distillery.

Everything you need for perfect winter skin: The skincare products that are a must

The skin suffers during the winter, and lightweight summer products no longer do the job. From intensive moisturizing products to anti-aging treatments – everything you need in the cold season.

Lierac Paris