Winter

A European winter in an Israeli glass: Tatti’s cocktail menu

A bit of color into the gray routine: Israel’s tasty news.

Winter cocktails, Tatti
ISRAEL’S DESERTS are the opposite of boring. From the dramatic cliffs of the Judean Desert to the vast craters of the Negev and all the way south to the Red Sea shores of Eilat, the natural terrain here is as varied and striking as anything in the country’s lush North.

The Dead Sea isn’t dead: A winter hike through Israel’s most misunderstood landscape

Take a sip

Forgetting to drink in winter? 5 Hot beverages that will help you maintain hydration

A snow plow vehicle clears snow as it falls during a winter storm in New York City, US, February 22, 2026.

Mamdani orders city-wide lockdown as record-breaking blizzard hits New York, East Coast


A beautiful and winding path: The Golan Heights reopens

The Heights raise the bar in 2026: New sites, delicious food, and stunning winter atmosphere.

Travelers in the Golan.

Thousands go hiking in Israel as fallout from severe weather raises flood risk

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority warned that water levels in streams and rivers across the country have risen following recent rainfall, and several parks are closed due to flood risk.

A rainbow is seen over the Hula Nature Reserve in northern Israel following a winter rain, January 13, 2026.

Alone in the desert: The winter experience you didn’t know you needed

Winter is the perfect time to head into the desert. Travel to the Negev, soak in the winter sun, and discover the magic between craters and vineyards. We returned, as expected, completely in love.

Carmey Avdat Winery.

Culinary experience, art, and nature: 24 hours of escaping routine in Mateh Yehuda

Winter in Mateh Yehuda: Drive east through the lush green Judean hills and enjoy a rich, European-like landscape that delights in every season.

Tavlin Distillery.

Everything you need for perfect winter skin: The skincare products that are a must

The skin suffers during the winter, and lightweight summer products no longer do the job. From intensive moisturizing products to anti-aging treatments – everything you need in the cold season.

Lierac Paris

The winter spice that may help cope with depression

It won’t make your bad mood disappear – but it can ease it a little – and that’s a lot.

Tea with spices

Russia strikes on Kyiv leave 6,000 buildings without heat as temperatures near -20°C

Kyiv's Mayor Vitaly Klitschko advised citizens on Friday to temporarily evacuate the city after Russian strikes and the difficulty authorities face in resuming services.

Residents at the site of the apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 9, 2026.

Dr. Maya Rosman: These are the best carbohydrates for health

Winter is here, and we all want more comforting and filling food – and what’s better than carbohydrates. Here are some of the best ones you can eat without guilt.

Quinoa stew

Winter in Jerusalem: Cozy soups, simple treats to warm your heart and home

Warm up this winter with cozy soups, hearty chicken, and sweet baked apples, simple recipes full of flavor and comfort for chilly days.

Chicken soup.

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals what to eat alongside cholent to make it as nutritious as possible

Many of us will eat cholent over the coming winter weekend. Dr. Maya Rosman surprises and reveals that this stew is actually healthy for you. And also – how do you prevent the fatigue afterward?

Cholent