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There’s no better way to experience Israel than by coming to see it first-hand. Find resources on the best hotels, new restaurants, exhibits, activities and sites to make the most of your next trip to Israel.

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Azad, one of two male Persian leopards at the not-yet-open Midbarium Desert Animal Park. Photo courtesy of Midbarium

November 30 2023, 10:24 am

The zoo animals learning to cope under rocket fire

Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip hit buildings and cars in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod on October 9, 2023. Photo by Liron Moldovan/Flash90

October 10 2023, 9:06 am

We stand with the people of Israel

Langur monkeys at Israel Primate Sanctuary. Photo by Maya Lahav

October 3 2023, 8:11 am

Rescued baboons and monkeys finally find a place to thrive

Photo by Vinokurov Kirill via Shutterstock.com

October 1 2023, 9:03 am

Israeli travelers celebrate historic US visa waiver

The new glass-fronted downtown campus of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design Jerusalem. Photo by Aviad Bar Ness

September 28 2023, 9:07 am

4 unusual things to do in Jerusalem in the fall and winter

World’s largest sukkah in Jerusalem. Photo by Arnon Bossani

September 26 2023, 11:12 am

Jerusalem City Hall plaza boasts world’s largest sukkah

The four species for Sukkot. Photo by JacZia via Shutterstock.com

September 26 2023, 7:17 am

The Israeli family farming the four species for Sukkot

A plane flying over Haifa. Photo by Ana Kulagina via shutterstock.com

September 21 2023, 8:57 am

Air Haifa gets ready to fly to regional destinations

The Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance and Theater in the Neve Tzedek neighborhood of South Tel Aviv. Photo by Flash90

September 20 2023, 9:48 am

5 historical landmarks that capture the spirit of Neve Tzedek

A jazzy door in Kikar Hamusica (Music Square) on Yoel Moshe Salomon Street in downtown Jerusalem, where the shops, restaurants and a museum are devoted to music. Photo by Rachel Fisher

September 14 2023, 8:42 am

15 of the coolest doors in Israel

Azad, one of two male Persian leopards at the not-yet-open Midbarium Desert Animal Park. Photo courtesy of Midbarium

The zoo animals learning to cope under rocket fire

By Abigail Klein Leichman

Photo by Vinokurov Kirill via Shutterstock.com

Israeli travelers celebrate historic US visa waiver

Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip hit buildings and cars in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod on October 9, 2023. Photo by Liron Moldovan/Flash90

We stand with the people of Israel

The new glass-fronted downtown campus of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design Jerusalem. Photo by Aviad Bar Ness

4 unusual things to do in Jerusalem in the fall and winter

By Nicky Blackburn

World’s largest sukkah in Jerusalem. Photo by Arnon Bossani

Jerusalem City Hall plaza boasts world’s largest sukkah

A plane flying over Haifa. Photo by Ana Kulagina via shutterstock.com

Air Haifa gets ready to fly to regional destinations

By Abigail Klein Leichman

The Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance and Theater in the Neve Tzedek neighborhood of South Tel Aviv. Photo by Flash90

5 historical landmarks that capture the spirit of Neve Tzedek

By Isabelle Rosen

A jazzy door in Kikar Hamusica (Music Square) on Yoel Moshe Salomon Street in downtown Jerusalem, where the shops, restaurants and a museum are devoted to music. Photo by Rachel Fisher

15 of the coolest doors in Israel

By Rachel Fisher

Samaritans celebrating Sukkot on Mount Gerizim in Israel. Photo by Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90

9 High Holidays experiences not to miss in Israel

Photo by The Art of Pics via Shutterstock.com

10 things guests need to know when staying at an Israeli home

A woman walks by a street art mosaic on Nachalat Binyamin Street in Tel Aviv. Photo by Miriam Alster/FLASH90

Top 4 things to do on Tel Aviv’s historic Nachalat Binyamin Street

By Isabelle Rosen

Baklava is one of the culinary delights available in Abu Ghosh. Photo by Yosefus via Shutterstock.com

Extraordinary culinary delights await you in Abu Ghosh

The Red Line chugs through Tel Aviv. Photo courtesy of NTA

10 things you need to know about Tel Aviv’s new light rail

By Abigail Klein Leichman

Photo of Sussita by Sasha Taran via Shutterstock.com

Marvel at ancient ruins, sea views atop a new national park

A delicious pair of tacos from Taquería in Tel Aviv. Photo courtesy of Taqueria

The best places to eat tacos in Israel

This market stall in Machane Yehuda’s Agas (Pear) Street got a centennial facelift with portraits of the original house’s owners, Bachora and Meir Banai. Photo by Solomon Souza

Machane Yehuda Market celebrates centennial at a crossroads

By Abigail Klein Leichman

Central Market President Massimo Manetti and Machane Yehuda Market Merchants Association President Tali Friedman at the inaugural meeting of the International Markets Association, July 2023 in Jerusalem. Photo by Dor Pazuelo

Jerusalem and Florence outdoor markets join hands

By Abigail Klein Leichman

Overview of the Waterland park. Photo by Tal Agasi

Eilat’s first waterpark opens with a big splash

The circular pool at Slowness Hotel. Photo by Miriam Van La’ar

Take it slow at Israel’s new Slowness Hotel

Photo courtesy of Hotel Indigo

Israel’s top child-free hotels

By Abigail Klein Leichman

What unites us – a message to our readers from ISRAEL21c

Touring Israel on the back of a motorbike

By Abigail Klein Leichman

Discover Israel’s 9 beautiful World Heritage Sites

Children frolicking in Teddy Park’s sprinklers in Jerusalem. Photo by Hadas Parush/FLASH90

10 ways to enjoy the Israeli outdoors, even in a heatwave

Things to see and do

A dance show at the Salsa and Bachata Congress in Eilat. Photo by Guy Rottem

5 best places for salsa dancing in Israel

As these preschoolers at Moshav Yashresh can attest, Israel is very kid-friendly. Photo by Yossi Aloni/Flash90

Top 32 things to do with kids in Israel in the summer

By Abigail Klein Leichman

The new National Library of Israel building designed by Herzog and de Meuron with Mann-Shinar. Photo © Laurian Ghinițoiu

A peek into the magnificent new National Library of Israel

By Judith Sudilovsky

Photo by AstroStar via Shutterstock.com

Top live shows to catch this spring and summer

Crypt of Saint George in Lod, Israel. Photo by Marina Sorkin

The famous Christian martyr buried in Lod

Photo courtesy of Root and Leaf Farm

8 places to pick fresh produce in Israel

By Abigail Klein Leichman

Volunteers at Shirat Hamidbar farm in Beer Milka. Photo courtesy of Ramat HaNegev Regional Council

10 ways to help society on your holiday in Israel

By Abigail Klein Leichman

Image courtesy of Golan Heights Winery

12 terrific wine-tasting tours in Israel

A view of the Hula lake in northern Israel. Photo by Yossi Zamir/Flash90

15 stroller-friendly and accessible hikes in Israel

Children kayaking in the Sea of Galilee. Photo by Chen Leopold/FLASH90

10 reasons why Israel is the most kid-friendly destination

The Tower of Power thermo-solar power station at Ashalim. Photo courtesy of BrightSource

8 Israel innovation tourist spots to put on your itinerary

By Abigail Klein Leichman

Israel’s many food markets are a wonderful place to stock up on the best culinary highlights of the country. Photo by Miriam Alster/Flash90

Israel’s 11 top food markets