Hikes

IDF bars hikers from entering parts of northern Israel over Sukkot

The restricted areas - IDF training grounds - are located throughout the Golan Heights, the Carmel region, Ramot Menashe, and the Netofa area.

|ByESTHER DAVIS
IDF soldiers patrol by the Lebanese border in northern Israel, June 9, 2026
65-year-old Israeli citizen Ilya Rachitsky has been missing since Tuesday, launching a search and rescue effort nearly a week ago

Search ensues for missing Israeli-Ukrainian in Canada

His family told local authorities that he left around 5 pm local time on Tuesday for a hike toward Whistler’s MacLaurin’s Crossing, on a path he had taken many times during the day. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
2-second camping tent for 2 people - now priced at NIS 454 instead of NIS 539

Decathlon celebrates 20 years of the 2-second tent – the tent that conquered the camping world

The company is offering discounts of up to 25% on hiking and camping gear.

|ByWALLA! SPORTS
Dorms at the University of Haifa.

Free weekend stays for Israel Trail hikers at University of Haifa dorms

Free lodging for Israel Trail hikers is available in Carmel through a new university partnership with the Society for the Protection of Nature.

|ByYOAV ETIEL

LA school strives to connect students with Israel

Tiferet Israel Fellowship has created a three-year curriculum for high schoolers.

JANUARY 27, 2014BySAM SOKOL
TIFERET YOUTH walk up a hill during their trip to Israel.

Solar power entrepreneur Abramowitz and other investors will buy Better Place

Abramowitz is a co-founder of the Arava Power Company, a solar power provider in Israel’s Negev Desert.

JULY 11, 2013BySHARON UDASIN
Abramowitz and Shahak

Yosef Abramowitz consortium will buy Better Place

Abramowitz is a co-founder of the Arava Power Company, a solar power provider in Israel’s Negev Desert.

JULY 10, 2013ByJTA
BETTER PLACE CEO Evan Thornley 370