Activities

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

From Hol Hamoed in the desert to northern festivals: We gathered special events, trips, nature, and activities for the entire family this Sukkot.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
Binyamina Festival.
David Waterfall.

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

More than a year after flood damage, the lower Nahal David trail to David Waterfall reopens for Sukkot following a NIS 7 million restoration project.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
Kite Festival of the Be’eri and Hatzerim Communities.

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

The event, held in memory of the Kutz family who were murdered on October 7, will feature family activities, workshops, performances, and kite flying at Tzuk Beach.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
Blue and white trail marker painted on a stone shows the direction of travel along a hiking trail.

Israeli Tourism Month returns with nationwide activities

The Tourism Ministry initiative will take place in November with around 1,000 guided tours, hundreds of attractions and experiences at discounts of 25% and up, and discounted accommodation packages.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI

Top 10 things to do 452335

What to do this weekend and beyond.

APRIL 26, 2016BySHAWN RODGERS
Mashina

‘Seas’ the day

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

APRIL 26, 2016ByMIRANDA LEVINGSTON
Sail Tel Aviv-Jaffa 2016

Worn out with your workout?

The weirdest and wackiest fitness classes in Tel Aviv.

APRIL 26, 2016ByRACHEL MYERSON
Kangoo Power

Something strange in the air at Haifa Earth Day

Thousands visited the park throughout the day, with families barbecuing and enjoying quality time during Hol Hamoed.

APRIL 26, 2016ByMICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN
EARTH DAY CELEBRANTS try out electricity-generating bicycles yesterday in Haifa’s Kishon Park.

Nation celebrates spring festival at natural wonders

Sites welcomed some 430,000 visitors on Sunday.

APRIL 25, 2016ByMICHELLE MALKA GROSSMAN
Nation celebrates spring festival at natural wonders.

This week in Jerusalem 451852

Peggy Cidor’s round-up of city affairs.

APRIL 20, 2016ByPEGGY CIDOR
Misgav Ladach Street in the Jewish Quarter.

Fun Passover outings for the whole family

Passover is one of the most ideal times to go out for a hike in nature and enjoy the spring sunshine.

APRIL 20, 2016ByMEITAL SHARABI
Down the ‘Kangaroo’ hole at the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ exhibit at Gan Guru

Top 10 things to do.

What to do this weekend and beyond.

APRIL 20, 2016BySHAWN RODGERS
Riki Gal

Out and about on Passover

With Passover upon us, it’s time to get out and about.

APRIL 20, 2016ByBARRY DAVIS
Mizpe Gvulot in the Negev

Winter miracles

Dry seasonal pools revive when the rain returns.

APRIL 16, 2016ByMIRIAM KRESH
Songbird