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.
Flames in Boulder, fire in Iran: What will it take to confront antisemitism? - opinion
The Caribbean retreat: Mapping wellness, memory, and Israeli connection in the Dominican Republic
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meeting the isolated Jewish communities of northern Canada
These remote Jewish communities may not make headlines, but their stories are no less significant.
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.
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.