It may be slightly off the usual tourist beat, but even just a two-day trip to Israel’s stunning Upper Galilee region is an unforgettable experience.
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Melding the old and the new at the Old Jaffa Port
A seaside snapshot of Christian, Arab and Jewish harmony in a relaxing atmosphere of cafés and galleries.
The ultimate guide to Christmas in the Holy Land
It’s not about mall Santas in Israel. Here, where Jesus was born and built his ministry, Christmas focuses on the spirit.
Canadian MDs make a house call to Israel
Israeli medical advances and inventions get a check-up during the first-ever Medical Breakthroughs Tour for Doctors. The ViRobe developed by Prof. Moshe Shoham is a one-millimeter robot that can deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells. A group of Canadian physicians …
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Old City comes alive with Jerusalem Knights [video]
Annual medieval festival in the Old City of Jerusalem brings troubadours, jugglers, acrobats to the city’s ancient streets. Performers from the Italian Carnival of Venice joined Israeli counterparts in a festival full of music, fire juggling, plays, crafts, stunts and …
Rosh Pina – from forgotten village to tourist haven
One of modern Israel’s first towns, Rosh Pina was a flop for farmers but today hosts a thriving and picturesque artists’ colony.
Riding on the wheels of love
By Steve Zerobnick, associate director, Keshet The excitement was electric as 700 cyclists climbed the steep ascent from Ein Kerem to Jerusalem last week. We were part of the annual “Wheels of Love” bike ride, the largest fundraising sporting event …
Ancient Romans built it, modern Israelis love it
Once the most important port city in Roman Palestine, today Caesarea offers a mix of Mediterranean sports and intriguing antiquities. Photo by Shiran Antebi Caesarea Harbor. Way back in Roman times, chariot racing was a box-office hit in the Mediterranean …
The town at the heart of Druze culture
Daliat el-Carmel offers visitors a taste of the cuisine and culture of the welcoming Druze people, just an hour north of Tel Aviv. Photo courtesy of Israel Ministry of Tourism The famous marketplace of Daliat el-Carmel. Most people go to …
The top 10 toilets in Jerusalem
Hundreds of thousands of visitors tour Jerusalem every year, but where should they go when they get caught short? ISRAEL21c gives you a guide to the top 10 toilets in the city. If nature calls while you’re touring Jerusalem, there’s …
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Touring Jerusalem by Segway [video]
If you’re touring Jerusalem, hop on a Segway. It’s greener than a bus and more fun than walking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V2St52nGRg Four years ago, Israeli tour guide Assaf Polivoda first laid eyes on a Segway, the two-wheel, American-made personal transportation powered by …