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.

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

Nahal Abuv

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

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


First segment of Israel National Trail canceled for safety reasons

The segment of the Israel National Trail between Kibbutz Dan and Tel Hai was a security risk because it went along dangerous roads.

Israel trail 1

Take a hike up north in Ramat Hanadiv

The Romans were clever enough to recognize this place as a local treasure and build some structures around the spring for leisure, including a few baths, small swimming pools and a spa.

Ramat Hanadiv and the Ein Zur spring near Zichron Yaakov.

Israelis, Americans team up for NY hiking for people with disabilities

The two organizations are in the midst of 12 days of hiking in New York with teams consisting of people with and without disabilities.

COLTON ROBINSON after a recent modeling photo shoot with FAISR’s Jamie Lassner at Chelsea Piers, New York.

The anglo who taught other anglos about hiking in Israel

Arnold Slyper began hiking in the Jerusalem area as soon as he immigrated seven-and-a-half years ago. This evolved into a website and a book.

SHVIL HAMAAYANOT is a popular hiking trail close to Jerusalem, with stunning views of the Judean Mountains along much of its length and several springs along the trail. The start of the hike is only a 20-minute walk from Hadassah Ein Kerem.

Visit Tel Hazor & Korazim National Parks

This visit is also great when combined with a light afternoon hike or a water hike in one of the North’s streams.

Tel Hazor & Korazim

Shavuot: Hikes, trips, activities for the holiday

Shavuot this year is in mid-May, in the heart of spring, so on almost any hike we’ll enjoy warm and pleasant weather.

RIDING HIGH at Rancho Menis.

Jerusalem rabbi under investigation after teenage yeshiva student drowns

The student reportedly jumped into the waters of Nahal Prat and drowned, undergoing extensive CPR before being evacuated by helicopter.

United Hatzalah EMTs arrive at the scene of a drowning in Nahal Prat, April 5, 2021.

Pandemic inspirations - Tuesday tiyulim & Wednesday walks

These brief excursions have made all the difference in getting through the pandemic.

EMEK HA’ARAZIM playground.

Conquering the Israel Trail

Six people, including native-born Israelis and new and veteran olim, share about their experiences on the trail.

MOSS WITH tour guide husband Allan Rabinowitz, first day, Nahal Snir

Inheritance, teacher of the way

Part Two: Exploring the land

Aaron Pick and his wife, Ruth