NOAM BEDEIN

Noam Bedein is a travel photojournalist, explorer, and Israeli storyteller who has led NGOs on the frontlines and brought Israel’s most pressing stories to international audiences. From documenting rocket fire and the human drama on the Gaza border to navigating Israel’s natural wonder, the Dead Sea, his work fuses adventure with advocacy, turning stories of struggle into narratives of resilience and hope. Following the Abraham Accords, Bedein expanded his journeys across the Gulf, promoting water diplomacy and cross-cultural collaborations. His explorations then carried him deep into wildlife and wilderness - and most recently into wellness, after a transformative yearlong expedition across North and Central America, immersing in wild nature destinations and pioneering models of healing, conservation, and sustainable tourism. 

Returning now to Sderot, Bedein launches his upcoming series spotlighting the Gaza border area as the world’s capital of resilience and innovation - a region where communities are pioneering recovery methods, fostering international collaborations, and driving grassroots leadership in the face of adversity. Alongside this, he emphasizes the urgent task of rehabilitation, advancing nature-based wellness retreats as part of Israel’s healing journey. From Israel’s water treasures - such as the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee - he explores how conservation, sustainable tourism, and wellness can converge to empower society to rebuild with strength and hope.


 A PEACEFUL pro-Israel rally is held in Pueblo, Colorado.

Flames in Boulder, fire in Iran: What will it take to confront antisemitism? - opinion

 Palm-lined riverbanks flow into open waters - a portrait of Caribbean stillness.

The Caribbean retreat: Mapping wellness, memory, and Israeli connection in the Dominican Republic

 THE DOMINICAN Republic US Veterans Village, which provides a model of care that carries profound lessons in confronting the hidden wounds of war, says the writer, shown here with his wife, Adi Bedein, flanked by co-founder Dr. Gary Deutchman (left), and US Marine veteran Manny Salazar (right).

Healing beyond borders: A journey into the Dominican Republic’s US Veterans Village - opinion


When the world closed its doors, the Dominican Republic opened its arms - opinion

The Dominican Republic’s singular act of moral courage in 1938 reminds us that even when the world looks away, individual nations, communities, and leaders can stand against injustice.

 The Bedein family stands beside the large sculpture of a Magen David at the memorial on Alicia Beach in Sosua.

Healing through hospitality: A look at the tourism revolution in El Salvador

Beyond the improved security and industrialized tourism boom, we are witnessing the rise of a new tourism model – regenerative and restorative tourism.

 CASA 1800 Hotel in Cerro Verde overlooks the volcanoes in El Salvador.

Rekindling the forgotten exploits, daring of Sephardi-Portuguese in the Caribbean - opinion

After the forced expulsions from Spain and Portugal, Sephardi-Portuguese established communities in the Caribbean, which controled trade routes and established strategic outposts.

 Noam Bedein with his hosts.

Between cultures and craters: Exploring Jewish life in Guatemala

Guatemala’s relationship with the Jewish people is a testament to the power of shared values and mutual respect.

Israeli flag in Panajachel. A bold statement of friendship between Guatemala and Israel, it flies proudly on the shores of Lake Atitlán.

A blueprint for sustainable peace: The White House and Middle East waters - opinion

The Abraham Accords represent an unprecedented opportunity to integrate water diplomacy and regional sustainable tourism into peacebuilding frameworks, transcending politics.

 MEMBERS OF a delegation of young leaders from the Middle East pose on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, promoting the third anniversary of the Abraham Accords, just three weeks before the October 7, 2023 atrocities.

Costa Rica surf retreat: Healing through nature, wildlife, surfing

The mission is to craft programs for Israelis grappling with trauma and disability, providing them with the tools to heal through nature, wildlife, and surfing.

 CARO AGUILAR and Eitam Bedein during a surfing lesson.

Journey of faith, sustainability: Encountering Jewish convert communities in El Salvador - opinion

Individuals from Christian backgrounds, descendants of those forcefully converted during Inquisition times, drawn to Judaism, over time coalesced into small communities.

 THE WRITER dines with members of the Beit Israel community at the Beit Israel Center in San Salvador, enjoying an authentic traditional breakfast.

Meeting the isolated Jewish communities of northern Canada

These remote Jewish communities may not make headlines, but their stories are no less significant.

 MAJESTIC GLACIERS and towering peaks of Kluane National Park, part of the world’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Water diplomacy during the Abraham Accords: Building trust through shared resources - opinion

Water, as a critical shared resource, has the potential to bridge divides and foster cooperation.

 Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy with the author and his sons, as part of the year-long emissary mission ‘Agents of Hope’ across North and Central America.

Alaska: A journey of environmental resilience with lessons for Israel

Our journey through Alaska was more than just an exploration of conservation; it was a discovery of how nature can serve as a platform for healing and resilience. 

 EXPLORING MATANUSKA Glacier near the envisioned healing resort, symbolizing the resilience and power of nature.