Heat

Jerusalem heat reaches November record, center weather station reports

The next two days could see Israel's capital city set a historical record, last reached in 1941.

People cool down in spring water during a heatwave near Jerusalem on July 23, 2023.
An illustrative image of a woman outside in the summer.

SOS: Save our skin - skincare tips for the Israeli summer

Hummingbirds increasingly sought shade, reducing time for nectar foraging.

Extreme heat - not deforestation - is the main driver of tropical bird collapse

A summer heatwave; illustrative.

Israel breaks electricity consumption record as heatwave continues


You make me so hot: Attractiveness rises in worms exposed to higher temps - study

The study shows that environmental stressors can indirectly cause genetic changes through epigenetic inheritance.

 A worm (illustrative).

Extreme heat may impact younger people more than elderly - study

This information is reportedly only being uncovered now because previous studies had only looked at hospitalizations among older adults.

 The newly uncovered 300-seat theater at Herodion.

What you need to know about air conditioning in Israel

The pitfalls of instillation and hidden prices are almost enough to deter a potential purchaser.

 THE IDEA of surviving a summer in Tel Aviv without aircon was not appealing

How to be a better baker through understanding heat transfer

Anyone who studied basic physics in high school will remember that there are three forms of heat transfer. 

 BREAD BAKES from the outside in.

MDA publishes guide for surviving the upcoming heatwave

The list of tips includes helpful suggestions for actions that will help keep you and your loved ones safe during the heatwave.

Thousands flock to Tel Aviv beaches during April 22 heat wave.

Pascale's kitchen: Summer spreads and snacks

Since it's so hot out, it's hard to stay in a kitchen and prepare food. Here are some fun homemade cracks and spreads to prepare ahead of time for family and guests.

 A delicious platter of colorful summer snacks

Israel is heating up - these are the caves to cool off in

Caves are underground, out of reach of sunlight, and remain cool all year round. And here in the Land of Israel, we are blessed with a plethora of caves.

The historic Finger Cave in the Carmel.

Israel's summer is heating up - here are the products to get you through:

Summer is here - protect yourself from the harsh sun and have fun safely.

L'Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Long serum.

Ice baths sooth the body and mind in the deserts of the UAE

As Israel is rocked with a major heatwave, maybe it's our turn to start ice bath therapy nationwide!

Benoit Demeulemeester helps a participant to breath as she sits in an ice bucket during an ice bath therapy session at the desert near Sharjah

Heatwave in Israel: MDA releases guide for how to stay safe in the heat

This week, temperatures in Israel are expected to range between 35 and 40 degrees celsius. Families with children and elderly people must take necessary caution in order to get through the week.

People visit a beach along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea during a heatwave in Israel as restrictions following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) ease around the country, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 17, 2020