Israel has many holidays and festivals throughout the year, including Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Passover, and many more. In the following posts, you can learn everything you need to know about them. Some require prior planning, like being prepared for no public transportation.
Purim is one of the most colorful and happy holidays on the Hebrew calendar. It commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, who planned to kill all the…
Summer is an excellent time to visit Israel if you like laid-back vacations, beautiful beaches, lively streets, and festivals. The Israeli kids finish school at the end of June, so…
February is the month of the anemones in Israel. Tens of thousands of anemones bloom in bright red in many parts, especially the north-western Negev region. During the whole month of February,…
Israel is a festive country, full of festivals, events and holidays all year round. In one of my recent posts I’ve given you a list of the main holidays in…
December is a wonderful time of year to visit Israel, as long as you’re ok with some cold and rainy days. It’s when we celebrate two major holidays: Channukah and…
Shabbat is the seventh day of the Jewish week. In Hebrew, “Shabbat” comes from the verb “Lishbot,” which means “to stop working.” According to the Bible, GOD created the world…
In Israel, we celebrate many holidays throughout the year. Not only Jewish but also Christian, Muslim, and public holidays, all changing the atmosphere in the country for a day or…
On Sunday I got on a bus and made my way to Afula, a small town in Emek Izrael, a valley in the North. My grandma lives there and I…
May is a perfect time to visit Israel. The weather is usually warm but not too hot, which means it’s a good time to be outdoors. But it’s also a…
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