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


Sweep the supermarket with Ezrat Achim

Lace up those running shoes and let the fun begin!

Splashing around at Ezrat Achim’s Special Summer Camp 2015

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Dancer and choreographer Rina Sheinfeld

Philosophically speaking

Philosophers, intellectuals and curious attendees will gather for a night of lectures and discussion focusing on issues of democracy and human rights, violence, the future of humanism, and more.

Raphael Zagury-Orly

Pleasant northern diversions for all ages

Of course, the calm Hatzbani River is nothing like rapids on the Amazon or Colorado Rivers, but it is a great experience for families to learn how to row together as a team.

The Hagoshrim hotel Hotel is the former winter palace of the Ottoman ruler Amir Fa’ur

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Freddie Gibbs

An elevating experience

Instagram favorite Talia Peretz to lead class as a part of the Israeli Yoga Festival at Gan Hashlosha.

TALIA PERETZ.

Enriching the lives of seniors

Once fully operational, the state-of-the-art six-story 2,500 square-meter facility will offer a range of cultural, social and welfare services for the elderly residing in the greater Jerusalem area.

Distributing food

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Mashina

‘Seas’ the day

Casting off with Sail Tel Aviv-Jaffa 2016, Israel’s largest sea festival.

Sail Tel Aviv-Jaffa 2016

Worn out with your workout?

The weirdest and wackiest fitness classes in Tel Aviv.

Kangoo Power