Israel Features

Israel Features

• Top Things to Do in Israel
  

  The golden stones are saturated with Jerusalem's millennia of history. Explore the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, mingle with Jewish worshippers... Read more

• Quintessential Israel
  

  Falafel sandwiches are a fast-food staple in Israel, and stands are found from the busy streets of downtown Tel Aviv to the ultra-Orthodox areas... Read more

• If You Like
  

  For earlier Israeli generations, archaeology was something of a national sport. It's still riveting to walk where the ancients did—-and... Read more

• Israel Today
  

  Almost two decades of sporadic dialog between Israel and the Palestinians, often interrupted by violence, have not brought peace much closer... Read more

• Israel Made Easy
  

  Western-style social graces are not the strong suit of the average Israeli. But, despite the country's legendary informality, the traditions... Read more

• Israel: People, Religion, and State
  

  "I could not conceive of a small country having so large a history," wrote Mark Twain after his visit to the Holy Land in 1867. The rich history... Read more

• Israel's Top Experiences
  

  Historical Jerusalem is about shrines and antiquities, but some 35,000 people live within the Old City walls. From the Ramparts Walk, you can... Read more

• Israel Lodging Primer
  

  Israel has plenty of hotels belonging to major international hotel chains and smaller national networks, as well as independently run lodgings... Read more

• Flavors of Israel
  

  Most Israelis divide the day into at least six excuses to eat. There's breakfast, a 10 am snack, a quick lunch, a 5 pm coffee break (around the... Read more

• Israel with Kids
  

  Fortunately it's easy to keep the kids busy in Israel. Let them expend energy exploring Crusader castles or caves in nature reserves. For fun... Read more

• Israel's Markets
  

  Israel's main markets are found in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. As for bargaining (not done at produce stalls)—sure, give it a go, but these... Read more

• Israel's Best Beaches
  

  Whether you'd like to take a dip, jog along the boardwalk at dawn or sunset, have a glass of wine or beer at a beachfront café, or just... Read more

• Israel and the Performing Arts
  

  For such a small country, Israel has a wealth of cultural activity that reflects both the extraordinary diversity of its population and the fact... Read more

• Israel's Major Holidays
  

  Time is figured in different ways in Israel. The Western Gregorian calendar—the solar year from January to December—is the basis... Read more