Activities

Breathtaking nature, cafés, and nightlife: The city that surprised me

Modi’in is known as a sleepy city between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, but less than 24 hours reveal a lively side. Here’s what you can do on a surprising day out.

Giv’at HaTitora in Modi'in.
Viewpoint from Tashach Path

Jerusalem Highlights: January 2 – January 8

Hanukkiot are on sale at the Mahaneh Yehuda market in Jerusalem. This Sunday, let’s ignite meaningful discussion as Jews start lighting Hanukkah candles, the writer suggests.

Lighthearted Hanukkah: Jokes and advice from Jews around the world

Creative Crafts Cafe’s family-friendly seasonal workshops, Gush Etzion.

Hanukkah fun in Jerusalem: Activities for everyone for the Jewish festival of lights


Activités au clair de lune

Lorsque le soleil décline et que les températures baissent, de multiples activités s’offrent aux amoureux de la nature

Une vue du parc national de Timna

Saddle up for the Golan Country Festival

The 30th annual Karmiel Dance Festival is taking to the stage for three days and nights starting August 8.

Karmiel Dance festival

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Peggy Cidor’s round-up of city affairs

A historic home in Beit Hakerem

Top 10 things to do in Israel

This week's top 10 attractions

The Pixies

City Notes: Yazidi Nobel nominee will give first Israel address

The 24-year-old UNODC goodwill ambassador was kidnapped and held by extremist group Islamic State in August 2014 before she was returned to her home village of Kocho in Iraq’s Sinjar district.

Yazidi human rights activist Nadia Murad speaks to members of the UN Security Council

Top 10 things to do in Israel this week

Haven't made plans yet this weekend? Here are some fun activity ideas in Israel including movies, concerts, exhibits, and more.

The third Mediterranean Biennale in Sakhnin

City Notes: Sderot film festival hits the big screen

The cultural highlights countrywide.

The renowned Cinema South Festival addresses the area’s mixed populations

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This coming week's top 10 exciting events.

Art by French artist, painter, sculptor and performer Olivier de Sagazan

Israel’s ‘Tyrannosaurus rex’?

The Hai-Bar Yotvata Nature Reserve, with its not-so-reserved ostriches, is the closest you’ll ever feel to being in Jurassic Park.

The Hai-Bar Yotvata Nature Reserve

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The Jerusalem Post