If you’re currently visiting Israel or planning to visit there in the future, knowing all about the Jewish holidays and customs can be a rewarding experience. It allows you to understand how Israelite Jews cherish and value these enduring traditions, a big part of why Israel is such a unique and beautiful … Read more
Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year; thus, it is considered the most important holiday in the Jewish faith. It is also known as the “Day of Atonement,” with its central themes being atonement and repentance. It falls on the 10th day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Jewish … Read more
Knowing and understanding about the major and minor holidays in Israel will help you appreciate the country’s culture and traditions better. It also allows you to be informed about what to expect and do whenever these holidays occur, especially if you’re a foreigner visiting Israel. Pesach or Passover is one of the … Read more
Shavuot is one of the biblically recognized Three Pilgrimage Festivals. It is one of the important Jewish holidays that occurs on the sixth of Sivan of the Hebrew calendar (falling seven weeks after Passover or Pesach at the end of the counting of the Omer), or somewhere between May 15 and June … Read more
First of all, what is travel insurance, and why do you need it? All that you would say maybe the traditional meaning of insurance. But, the overview of “travel” in “insurance” is the ability to feel safe even if the hosting country is not on your side. And what does that mean? … Read more
People travel to different places for different reasons. When it comes to Israel, a major reason people travel to the country is for religious purposes. Israel is a key country in the Christian faith and most of the biblical stories centres around Israel. Hence, Christians all over the world wish to visit Israel to … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone. Even though a significant amount of attention has been paid to The United States, Asia, and Europe, impacts are being felt all over the world. This includes Israel. According to some sources, Israel was predicted to have a record five million incoming tourists during 2020 alone. … Read more
Are you planning to take the next vacation to Hawaii? Or you just want to make a 2-weeks escapade together with your beach buddies? Your beaching plan is never perfect until you get your packing list right. And just so you don’t miss a thing, I am giving out this complete list … Read more
The Jerusalem Festival of Light was held for a week in June – from June 15 to June 22 in the Old City of Jerusalem. Once again, the festival illuminated the Old City as the the walls and surrounding streets and buildings became a luminous and colorful carnival of light installations and … Read more
Jerusalem is organizing an amazingly busy summer; packed with many different events. The Jerusalem scene has something to offer almost everybody. Jerusalem is definitely the place to be – so whether you are visiting Israel or live locally and are just planning a few days away come and spend some time in … Read more