Tourism
Tel Aviv Through a Gay Painter’s Eyes
This video presents a slideshow of Rafi Perez’s paintings, which use vibrant colors and naive images to depict the “golden age of the gay community” in Tel Aviv. This article from the Israel
Why Tel Aviv Is One of the Most LGBT-Friendly Cities in the World
This article from The Culture Trip travel website describes Tel Aviv as a haven for the local LGBT community and tourists, thanks to its world-renowned Pride Week, plethora of gay establishments, extensive municipal
Golan Heights: History & Overview
This article from the Jewish Virtual Library presents a historical overview of the Golan heights from biblical through modern times, a description of the local Druze and Jewish population groups, an economic profile of
KKL-JNF: Moving Forward With the Galilee
From the website of Karen Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund, Israel’s largest green organization, this site summarizes the organization’s activities in the Galilee, including projects in the fields of water management, tourism, research, community
Tourist Attractions in the Haifa Region
This article presents a roundup of the best attractions in Haifa and the surrounding areas, including holy shrines, museums, parks, beaches, archaeological sits and national landmarks, and interesting neighbourhoods to wander around. With a map of
Startup Guide: Tel Aviv
Startup Guide: Tel Aviv is a website dedicated to helping entrepreneurs connect with Tel Aviv’s dynamic startup scene. Tel Aviv is one of more than 20 cities across Europe, the Middle East and the US
Trees Rooted in Tel Aviv’s History
An ode to Israel’s trees in honor of Tu B’shvat, this Times of Israel Blog post follows tree historian Yaacov Shkolnik of the Jewish National Fund to four of his favorite trees in the Tel Aviv
The White City of Tel Aviv: The Modern Movement
From the UNESCO website, this video (01:58) and accompanying article explore the history, architectural vision and symbolism behind “The White City” of Tel Aviv, the world’s largest collection of International or Bauhaus style buildings
The Road to Jerusalem
This article from the Jewish Virtual Library takes readers on a virtual tour of Jerusalem, introducing the important landmarks, architectural features, diverse population and unique atmosphere of Israel’s capital, which blends together the ancient and modern in
The Bedouins of the Negev: A Population Transforming
This very short article presents a snapshot of Israel’s Bedouin population, including a summary of the complex cultural changes underway in their society.