Family

Sukkot route without the traffic jams to the North: From forests and cows to vineyards

A holiday day trip in Be'er Tuviya passes through a eucalyptus grove, dairy farm, oil press, studio, coffee cart, and winery for local food and nature.

Azrikam Forest – Givat Hayonim.
Binyamina Festival.

From desert nights to northern festivals: The best family activities for Sukkot in Israel

David Waterfall.

Floodwaters erased the trail – now it returns: Ein Gedi prepares for Sukkot

Kite Festival of the Be’eri and Hatzerim Communities.

Kite festival tradition from Kfar Aza returns to Tel Aviv skies for Sukkot


Sukkot 2026: Guide to children's activities, events, and attractions in Israel

Car races in Arad, a theater festival in Acre, extreme experiences in Jerusalem, creative workshops in museums, guided tours in nature – and also lots of free events.

Cultural and art performances for the whole family at the national parks. Mamshit National Park.

Free activities for Hol Hamoed Sukkot 2026

Guided tours along the Sea of Galilee Trail, the Spark Festival in Modi'in, and more: Here is a guide to free events and attractions across the country during Hol Hamoed Sukkot2026.

Guided tour along the Sea of Galilee Trail

Danny, my child of the year

Who is the wide-eyed boy who stands at the window every morning at Mishpacha Ukraine in Odessa, and what is the story behind him - a story no one planned to tell.

Danny with his personal caregiver, Mushki.

New Dead Sea camping complex opens for the holidays

The tent area in Ein Bokek will operate from Sept 10 - Oct 3, with showers and restrooms, a short distance from the beach and tourism center. Tents and equipment are at campers' own expense.

New camping complex in Ein Bokek.

The best family trips and nature routes for Rosh Hashanah

Explore Yodfat, Nahal Tzalmon, Belvoir Fortress, Tel Afek, and Hurvat Tal: Take your family into nature for a perfect trip during Rosh Hashanah.

Belvoir National Park.

Taking eight grandchildren on a cruise was exhausting, expensive, and worth every shekel - opinion

An Israeli grandfather reflects on the noise, expense, and exhaustion of taking eight grandchildren on a cruise, and why bringing the whole family together is worth it.

The Haifa Port Company estimates that international cruise companies will return to activity gradually in the coming years

Following DNA trails, a Jewish family shattered by the Holocaust discovers its lost branches

DISAPORA AFFAIRS: A DNA test revealed more than 50 relatives Adrianna Turk never knew existed, breaking decades of Holocaust silence and bringing her to Jerusalem to meet family she thought was lost.

FAMILY FOUND: Raanan Gidron welcomes his newly-discovered second cousin, Adrianna Turk, to Israel. After believing much of her family had been wiped out in the Holocaust, a DNA search revealed over 50 relatives scattered around the world.

When family and law intersect: When is it recommended to consult a family law attorney?

Early action, lasting protection: Why timely consultation with a family law attorney is essential.

Early legal counsel prevents costly mistakes and protects your family's future.

The best end-of-summer events across Israel

With one week left of summer break, explore the best free and budget-friendly events, parks, and outdoor screenings across Israel for the final stretch.

A Summer Camp for One Family.

After months apart on reserve duty, married Israeli couples face a new challenge at home

A 2024 study, published in Archives of Sexual Behavior, of couples during the current war found that wartime stress sharply reduces sexual well-being and emotional closeness.

 An IDF reservist kisses his child before boarding the bus, in Jerusalem, May 2025.