Israel Travel

What to see and do on your next trip to the Jewish State.

More Than a Lot to Experience in Eilat

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Peter L. Rothholz, JNS.org

W hen my wife and I planned our recent visit to Eilat, we expected a glorious seaside holiday. Little did we know that we would also walk in the footsteps of the ancient Kenites and Midianites and that we’d also enjoy an encounter with kibbutzniks who create exquisite works of art and raise organic foods in the Negev desert. Moments...

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The People on the Bus Go Up and Down

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Deborah Rubin Fields, Special Sections Feature

In the world of public transportation, lots of things change in 64 years. Take Egged buses, for example. The “no spitting” signs are no longer posted today, but a lot of history still sticks to these buses. In an open-air, hands-on museum in Holon, you can discover this history. There Israel’s largest public transport company freely displays its function in...

Frame of Reference: The Art of Israel

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Susie Davidson, Special Sections Feature/JNS.org

About 10 times per year, Menachem Safrai helps pack over 120 crates with watercolors, serigraphs, woodcuts, oils, prints, tapestry, sculpture and other art forms, as well as many large white pegboard display stands. He then hops on a plane in order to arrive at an overseas synagogue, community center or organization in time to hang each piece himself and design...

El Al Comes Up With a Big Plus in Economy

EL AL, the national airline of Israel, has launched Economy Class Plus, a new class of service offering passengers more leg room, more seat recline and preferred seating in the economy cabin. Economy Class Plus also offers an improved atmosphere; a comfort kit (with eyeshades, socks, earplugs, toothpaste and a toothbrush); a business class pillow and blanket; a wider seat...