Hiking

Israeli hiker found dead in Japan after going missing on Mount Asahi

Israeli hiker Tevel Shabtai, 23, was found dead in Japan after going missing during a solo hike in severe weather on Mount Asahi.

MAY 6, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL/WALLA, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Tevel Shabtai, 23, from Modi’in. May 5, 2026.

THE RISING SUN, the scent of spring flowers on the breeze, the quiet. No matter how dark it still is, no matter how tired I am, I find myself drawn out the door before the rest of the world is awake.

Hiking the Holy Land: Solitary creatures at the edge of the wilderness

Some consider the fox to be wily and cunning. Between children’s fables and Jewish folklore, you might come away thinking this cute, fluffy creature is somehow inferior to other mammals.

MAY 3, 2026|BySUSANNAH SCHILD

Looking for a challenge with the kids? The desert trail that will surprise you

Nahal Abuv offers a short but challenging route – an unusual family experience suitable for children experienced in hiking and for parents looking for a bit more action on their next trip.

APRIL 20, 2026|ByZIV REINSTEIN

IT IS no accident that Song of Songs is read every Passover. The book is saturated with an explosive, summoning, and impossible to resist spring – an explosion of energy and new life

Passover and Song of Songs: What spring teaches us about freedom

HIKING THE HOLYLAND: Israel's hiking trails are quieter than they used to be. And yet – spring does not wait.

APRIL 7, 2026|BySUSANNAH SCHILD

Hiking with the hassidim - opinion

My new hassidic friends and I became members of the Jewish people again, a people continuously redeeming itself from the petty bigotries of our righteous ignorance.

JANUARY 22, 2022ByDAN ORNSTEIN

MEN SEARCH the cloak room for their jackets at a mass gathering of Satmar Hassidim in New York

Roads and trails close due to floods in south of Israel

Strong rains and storms in Israel's South caused excessive flooding.

JANUARY 1, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Storm Carmel: How to stay safe

Various Israeli organizations published warnings of dangers that could be caused by the storm.

DECEMBER 20, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

People take cover from the rain as they walk on Jaffa Road in the city center of Jerusalem on December 20, 2021.

Ein Gedi – A hiker’s paradise

The Judean desert and the Dead Sea region offer a charming combination of geography, the natural world and pampering pleasure, and are great for a winter getaway.

DECEMBER 11, 2021ByITSIK MAROM

Fall in Israel: Where to hike?

Now is one of the best times of year to experience the change in season in Israel’s nature reserves and national parks.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021ByMEITAL SHARABI

Israeli hiking trails you should explore this fall

Below, you will find descriptions of three of my favorite hikes that are perfect for the whole family.

OCTOBER 28, 2021ByMEITAL SHARABI

Tzohar launches Shabbat initiative for young hikers on the Israel National Trail

Courtesy of the Tzohar organization, hikers on the Israel National Trail now have the opportunity to experience communal Shabbat meals and prayers on their journey.

OCTOBER 11, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

All time record of Israeli hikers set over Sukkot

A record 1.23 million Israelis visited Israel's national parks and nature reserves over Sukkot, according to the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA).

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF