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Sharona Margolin Halickman

May 25, 2026, 7:40 PM

What is considered to be far from Jerusalem?

In Parshat Behaalotcha (Bamidbar 9:9-13), we read about those who are granted the opportunity to observe Pesach Sheni: God spoke to Moshe saying: “Speak to B’nai Yisrael, saying: Any person, if he will be impure from a human corpse or...

May 25, 2026, 7:21 PM

Hiking Around Israel

Valley of Elah

In my first piece for Times of Israel, I wrote about how excited I am to visit Israel and the cycling I would do there. This is the sequel and has to do with hiking, running and trail running. By...

Michelle Stravitz

Mar 12, 2026, 4:33 AM

Hiking Israel: The Journey of the Queens of the Trail

I just returned from Eretz Yisrael and Year 9 of an annual women’s hike on Shvil Yisrael. (And yes, that also means I was in Israel during the Iran missile attacks, but thankfully I was able to make it...

Dec 1, 2025, 7:47 PM

Closing Down a Wine Bar in the Negev: ‘We only have 30 Minutes’

In the few visits my father made to Israel over a two-year period, he mentioned Masada 499 times. But I only heard it the 500th, when my wife, Abby, nudged me to sit down and plan a trip for...

BatSheva Goldstein

Nov 27, 2025, 11:24 PM

The trail markers that weren’t on the map

On the trail (image by Doug Goldstein)

Hiking from sea to sea, I felt the invisible burdens Israelis carry on our backs and found out what binds this country together

Susannah Schild

Oct 29, 2025, 7:23 PM

Five Perfect Picnic Spots in Israel

Not every outdoor adventure requires kilometers of hiking. Some of the most memorable moments in nature happen when you drive to a gorgeous spot, spread out a blanket, and soak in the beauty around you. Whether you’re looking for a...

Sharona Margolin Halickman

Oct 28, 2025, 5:43 PM

The Original Abraham Accords

In Parshat Lech Lecha, after Avraham separated from Lot, God made a covenant with him (Breisheet 13:14-17): “Raise your eyes and look about from the place where you are, to the north, to the south, to the east and to...

Reuven Chaim Klein

May 10, 2025, 10:31 PM

Roses are Red – shoshanah, chavatzelet, vered

On the 9th of Iyyar in the year 2017, my grandmother Rose (Roszi) Klein passed away. She was born in 1928 in the Hungarian town of Bonyhad to Meir and Devorah Kuttner. After surviving the horrors of the Holocaust and...

Apr 21, 2025, 10:03 PM

Earth Day 2025: Protecting Israel’s Nature

For ASPNI Nature Israel, every day is Earth Day. But this April 22 marks the 55th anniversary of this special global day to educate people about how important it is for us to take care of the planet, starting...

Apr 3, 2025, 12:45 PM

Why Israel Should Be Your Next Vacation Spot

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Why You Should Still Choose Israel as Your Next Vacation Destination Despite recent conflicts, Israel remains a fantastic travel destination with its unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. While the war was concentrated in Gaza, and there is...

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