The transformation of Kibbutz Kramim began six years ago - from 12 families to almost 50 and the waiting list is long. It is no longer a “socialized kibbutz”, but is classified as a “renewed kibbutz”. While it has retained essential kibbutz features, it has grown significantly and, as part of its growth, offers comfortable accommodation to visitors.

Amusing and insightful description by a bus commuter on the pleasures and displeasures of traveling by bus.

On a hot summer's day in Nahariya the author sees a hoopoe for the first time while taking care of three children from a split family.

A 78-year-old diary shares the experiences and insights of a young British woman who sailed to the Middle East in 1933-1934 and travelled to sites in Egypt and Palestine.

When camping doesn’t appeal to you anymore, try glamping, which is on the rise in Israel. Glamping is camping with hot showers, mattresses, pillows, clean bathrooms, outdoor kitchens, and already-pitched tents. Here’s one such experience in the Golan Heights.

What a variety of things were seen in this 10m kilometer ESRA walk along the underdeveloped beach in northern Israel. Archeological excavation, crusader remains, Atlit military camp, now a museum. Nature’s presence was everywhere including unique sand stone ridges, turtles who nest on the beach and wonderful fields of purple thyme.

Brenda Katten makes a notable stand by displaying how important it is for Ethiopian immigrants in Israel to sustain their old traditions, regarding family hierarchy, language and cultural traditions.

The Bnei Israel Indian Community is widespread in Israel, and efforts are being made to unite these Jews from India and support The Indian Jewish Heritage Center. A meeting where two female Indian Jewish authors – one an Israeli resident and the other on a visit from India were the main speakers is summarized here by June Levy.