Places of Israel

The Fatah party of Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas uses its leader's own words to call for an escalation in terror.

Tiberias, a lively, picturesque city on the Sea of Galilee, also boasts a wealth of Jewish history and spirituality.

Ein Bokek at the Dead Sea attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists a year.

Israel is such a tiny country, but there is so much to see and do!

Two friends take a trip that ties historic Israel to the modern state and shows that great adventures await the young at heart!

Discover the secrets of Hebron - the birthplace of the Jewish people - and watch some incredible footage that has never been seen before!

This video focuses on the beautiful, mystical city of Safed in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel.

What is one of the most interesting sites in Jerusalem that is also comfortable for all weather, all ages and walking abilities? The Israel Museum!

Masada is considered one of the “must-see” sites in Israel. Why?

On a tiny hilltop in the middle of the Elah Valley, near the city of Beit Shemesh, an ancient city was uncovered, with features and details that seem to match the biblical account of the region. Whether this discovery provides physical evidence of the existence of a Davidic stronghold in the Elah Valley is the... Read more »

Located at the northern tip of the Red Sea, Eilat, Israel's southernmost city, is a first-class tourist destination.

The third small neighborhood built outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem was called Nahalat Shiva (meaning the inheritance of the seven), named because seven families originally got together and decided to buy property and build a neighborhood there.

The annual three-week mourning period for the destruction of the Holy Temples is an especially appropriate time to visit places connected to the Holy Temple.

Jerusalem is likely to have more holy, meaningful sites per square meter than any other place. Even places that seem simply recreational have deeper meaning.

Despite years of war and conflict in the region, Israel's north has a wealth of scenic nature trails and the Nahal Ilyon Nature Reserve in the town of Metulla is no exception.

Below the town of Efrat is a 2,000-year-old aqueduct, the Biyar, which would bring natural spring water to collecting pools south of Bethlehem and to Jerusalem.

A visit to Yad Vashem is emotionally charged, as is a visit to Mount Herzl cemetery, but somehow, the Connecting Path helps us channel our emotions in a hopeful direction.

With over 18,000 rockets launched from Gaza by Hamas since Israel left the Strip in 2005, the Gush Katif Museum is important to see.

When we visit places mentioned in the Bible, we understand the events in a much more profound way. We see the landscape, flora and fauna, which in many cases have not changed.

King David writes, “The Mountains surround Jerusalem, just as God surrounds His people” (Psalms 125), and it seems likely that the Jewish monarch was looking at the Mount of Olives as he wrote this.

Understanding the synagogues and yeshivot (study halls) of the Old City and their history is a fascinating way to measure the heartbeat throughout the generations.

Include Ein Gedi, a breathtaking oasis in the desert, in your next trip to Israel to explore many secrets, biblical sources and incredible wildlife and views.

King David's Tomb may or may not contain the remains of the great Jewish monarch, but the site was nevertheless made holy by the prayers and tears Jews who have visited for hundreds of years.