Tour

Jerusalem strengthens tourism sector: Some 80 professionals meet in the city

Entrepreneurs, attraction operators, and tour guides participated in a seminar organized by the Tourism Ministry in cooperation with the Jerusalem Development Authority.

On the right: Rakefet Levy, Yeela Bitton De-Lange, Neta Peleg-Briskin, Michael Itzhakov, Tsachi Namir, and Meital Studenya.
Tel Afek National Park.

Israel’s tourism month features nationwide events, discounted tours throughout November

The Chicken Coop House in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem opens its doors: Free Open House tours this month

Hospitality in Ka’abiyye.

Coffee, culture, and conversation: Exploring Bedouin life in the Galilee


Looking for a safe, fun Israel trip amid COVID-19? Check out Rosh Pina

For this week, I’ve put together a fun day up north that involves good food, an overnight stay at a relaxing resort and an exhilarating jeep ride.

 Olea resort

Israel's frustrated, out of work tour guides try to find way forward

'We lost our living, but we are also losing a part of our identity.'

 TIME TO hang up the hiking boots?

Jerusalem of old and new rediscovered in tourism program

This year's event features hundreds of intriguing, beautiful and compelling sites, and guided tours that should provide us all with a better idea of where we live.

 THE PERSIAN consul's house is a time capsule of Jerusalem's history over the last century.

On a Jewish tour of Ontario, small spaces convey decades of history

While northern Ontario never had a Jewish population of more than 2,500 at its peak, for many years it seemed stable and secure, often growing.

The moon rises over the Toronto city skyline as seen from Milton, Ontario

Traveling north? Make memories at Kibbutz Mizra

Nowadays, Kibbutz Mizra is an extremely popular tourist destination for families interested in experiencing authentic kibbutz life.

 THE GUESTHOUSE has 65 rooms and suites in a variety of sizes.

Jerusalem highlights: Week of August 27 – September 2

Don't know what to do in Jerusalem the coming week? Here's a list of suggestions.

FAMED CANTOR Yitzchak Meir Helfgot sings at a Tel Aviv concert, with philharmonic orchestra and choir, conducted by the late Dr. Mordechai Sobol.

Tour guides scramble to survive after 18 months without tourists

Every English-speaking tour guide who spoke to In Jerusalem reported that they are experiencing difficulties.

 Tour guide Gila leads a group in the 'bat cave' of Tel Aviv's Central Bus Station

Jerusalem highlights: Week of August 6-12

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 JERUSALEM IN August offers some nice – and free – outdoor activities, from sport to film.

Jerusalem's Symphony Orchestra tours Germany

I was fortunate enough to tag along with the JSO on its recent five-date tour of Germany, taking in concerts in Hamburg, Berlin and Bochum.

THE JSO and conductor-music director Steven Sloane gear up for their German tour.

With no flights and no gov't benefits, Israel's tour guides losing hope

While most of Israel's economy has been recovering rapidly from the crisis following its mass vaccination program, the inbound tour guide industry is in its worst crisis yet.

Israeli tour guides are seen protesting outside the Knesset as low tourism and no government benefits puts them in crisis, on July 6, 2021.