101 Reasons to Make Aliyah

While Jews in the Diaspora might pray for rain in Israel's rainy season and be answered with snow or heat,…

One of the organizations that is busy bringing spiritual growth to Israelis is Chabad. Many of the movement's activities emphasize…

What a difference Israel is over many places in the Diaspora. Israel has a Mediterranean climate with long, hot, rainless summers and…

Israel is renowned for its breathtaking coastline and stunning beaches. The country is home to a number of pristine sandy…

Israel has one of the most technologically advanced and highest-quality healthcare systems in the world. Hospitals in Israel are equipped…

Living in a land of Jews makes finding a minyan quite easy. In fact, Israelis are so used to have…

Israel has a youth group (Tenu'ot Noar)  to match every type of religious or political orientation. The most popular are:…

Israel, despite being in a tough neighborhood, is an oasis of safety, often safer than other OECD countries. there are…

Israeli weather is conducive to outdoor activities, whether it is hiking, swimming, cycling or other sports. Maybe it is because…

Since the 10th century BCE, Jerusalem has been the holiest city, focus and spiritual center of the Jews. Jerusalem has long been embedded into…

When you sit next to someone on the bus or in the park, you never know who that person is…

Municipalities across the country give discounts on municipal taxes (Arnona) in accordance with the laws of the State and the…

Israel is blessed to have ~300 days of sunshine a year. In fact, with so much sunlight, Israelis take advantage…

Iron Dome (Kippat Barzel) is a mobile all-weather air defense system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries. The system is designed to…

Tel Aviv-Yafo, often referred to as just Tel Aviv, is the most populous city in the Gush Dan metropolitan area of Israel. Located on…

In Israel, you can't help but to live and breathe Judaism. As soon as one holiday finishes, the stores start…

Rav-Kav (meaning: multi-line) is a reusable contactless stored value smart card for making electronic payments as a joint fare collection…

There is a growing body of Modern Orthodox and national religious rabbis who encourage visits to certain parts of the Temple Mount,…

Israeli foreign aid is the development assistance and humanitarian aid provided by Israel to foreign countries. Israel provides assistance to…

While people who wear pajamas on the street and in stores are not like the people of Walmart, they are…

In 19th century Palestine, decorative art was dominant and was largely restricted to religious and Holy Land-related topics, catering to…

Israeli wine is produced by hundreds of wineries, ranging in size from small boutique enterprises to large companies producing over ten million…

Six degrees of separation is the idea that all people are six or fewer social connections away from each other. As…

There is an old joke: A person who speaks three languages is trilingual, a person who speaks two languages is…

The Israeli Knesset passed a special Shabbat elevator law in 2001, ordering the planning and building of all residential buildings,…

Falafel and shawarma are two of Israel's most popular street foods. Everywhere you go in Israel, you can find stores…

Yes, the fall colors in the US and Canada are lovely...until it gets really cold and the snow starts. Israel…

Israel is a world leader in agricultural research and development, which has led to dramatic increases in the quantity and…

Israel is situated in a tough part of the world and is occasionally struck by terrorist incidents. Despite that, the…

There is a popular expression heard from many native-born Israelis that ring true: "We do not have any other country".…

Want to catch up on your learning or do the Daf Yomi live? there are thousands of Yeshivot in Israel.…

If you have ever made a wedding or Bar / Bat Mitzvah, you know the many expenses you face. In…

The Western Wall  (often shortened to the Kotel), is an ancient limestone wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is a relatively…

Rabbi Yirmeya bar Abba said that Rabbi Yoḥanan said: Anyone who walks four cubits in Eretz Yisrael is assured of…

Israel is rated as one of the most informal countries and it shows in the way people dress. It is…

Three times a day, during the week,  Jews say the prayer. Teka BeShofar: Sound the great shofar for our liberty, and…

Israelis can be obsessed with news. Whether it is TV, news papers of radio, Israelis want to know what is…

While the rest of the world discovers the advantages of feeding Bamba to kids, Israel continues to develop new and…

Tzfat is a city in the Northern District of Israel. Located at an elevation of 900 meters (2,953 ft), Tzfat…

Israelis are very connected to the Hebrew calendar, not only because it appears on newspapers and all legal documents, but…

You don't make Aliyah just to leave the country, but many people find that they are doing business in Europe…

From the outset of Zionism as a political movement it was clear that the subject on the agenda was a…

Operation Entebbe, also known as the Entebbe Raid or Operation Thunderbolt, was a counter-terrorist hostage-rescue mission carried out by commandos…

The use of solar energy began in Israel in the 1950s with the development by Levi Yissar of a solar water heater to address the energy shortages…

The Bauhaus movement, originating in Germany in the early 20th century, had a profound impact on modern architecture and design.…

Do you want to visit the tree that was planted in your honor for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah? It…

When you have a country of "People of the Book", you would expect there to be a wide choice of…

Israelis seem to be less swayed by popular culture when it comes to "keeping up with the Joneses." Maybe it…

If you are religious and live in the Diaspora, you are probably familiar with the explanation you have to give…

Under the National Health Insurance Law, membership in one of the four following health funds, or Kupot Holim (Patient Funds)…

Independence seems to start at a very young age in Israel and it is not unusual to see kids that…

Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov lived in the land of Israel. Avraham is told to leave the land of his father…

If you have a skill that is needed in Israel, there are possibilities that you should explore. If you work…

Ikea adapted their recipe for their famous Swedish meatballs especially for the Israeli Kosher market. During COVID-19, when their stores…

L'Shana Haba'ah B'Yerushalayim  "Next year in Jerusalem", is a phrase that is sung at the end of the Passover Seder and…

There is always something new to see or do in Israel. It could be visiting the renewed ANU Museum in…

The geography of Israel is very diverse, with desert conditions in the south, and snow-capped mountains in the north. With…

In Israel, it rains in the season when we expect rain. Israelis are so connected to the land and the…

Life expectancy at birth in Israel is around 83 years, two years higher than the OECD average of 81 years.…

Israel is a tiny country often compared in size to New Jersey. As a result, you are never too far…

Among Jews in Israel, the ceremony is performed every day during the repetition of the Shacharit Amidah, and it is…

The archaeology of Israel is the study of the archaeology of the present-day Israel, stretching from prehistory through three millennia of documented history. The ancient Land of Israel was…

Hebrew is one of the spoken languages of the Israelites and their longest-surviving descendants, the Jews and Samaritans. It was…

Israel was one of the first countries to set up national Critical Infrastructure Protection CIP or CIIP. In February 2002, the Israel Government…

The Israel National Trail (Shvil Yisra'el) is a hiking path that was inaugurated in 1995. The trail crosses the entire country…

For thousands of years we have wept and cried to return to Israel. In Tehillim 137, the text reads: By…

Israeli universities have received a reputation for being excellent and inexpensive. Below is a list of universities. Institute Est. Date…

Israel is often referred to as the "Startup Nation," due to its thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem and the number of successful…

If you live in a concentrated area of Jews in Galut, you probably have quick access to kosher foods, but…

The Dead Sea, located between Jordan and Israel, is a salt lake that is famous for its therapeutic properties. The…

According to the Talmud, there were 48 prophets and 7 prophetesses of Judaism. The last prophet is believed to have been Malachi. In…

Forget about Zoom and WhatsApp, there is no substitution for being close to your Israeli family.

Aliyah is an important Jewish cultural concept and a fundamental component of Zionism. It is enshrined in Israel's Law of…

One of the great things about living in Israel is that there are some customs and mitzvot that can't be…

In the 2022 elections, 40 parties threw their hats into the ring to try and get seats in the Knesset.…

Purim is not just a holiday for religious Jews, it is a holiday that is celebrated by every Jewish student…

Hatikvah is Israel's national anthem and the song that brings tears to eyes of Jews around the world. Part of…

Tel Aviv has been called "The World's Vegan Food Capital", as it possesses the highest per capita population of vegans in the world, with…

The music of Israel is a combination of Jewish and non-Jewish music traditions that have come together over the course of a century…

Every year, at the Pesach Seder, we recite the Vehi Sheamda: And it is this (the Torah) that has stood…

There is nothing that compares to the siren on Yom HaZikaron. When the siren starts, the country comes to a…

The loss of a soldier and civilian in battle or in a terrorist attack is felt by every Jew. Everyone…

The Ministry of Health chooses which drugs are included in the health basket and they are provided by the Kupot…

There is a huge difference between produce in Israel compared to what Americans are used to purchasing in supermarkets. In…

The Israeli school day differs from US schools in the length of the school day. In Israel, students often finish…

The situation in the US and Europe for Jewish continuity continues to decline. The Pew research shows that "Jews in…

Celebrating Pesach, Shavuot and Sukot in Israel is such a different experience. The holidays are celebrated like they were meant…

The IDF Spirit The Israel Defense Forces are the state of Israel's military force. The IDF is subordinate to the…

In the USA, tuition for Jewish schools is soaring to fees of $20,000 to $30,000 and higher per child per…

The gathering of Israel Kibbutz Galuyot is the ingathering of the exiles, also known as Ingathering of the Jewish diaspora…

Israeli universities are gaining in recognition around the world and many Fortune 500 companies have research and development departments located…

Israelis love children and we see this love reflected in the amount of children born every year. While American and…

Israeli cuisine comprises both local dishes and dishes brought to Israel by Jews from the Diaspora. Since before the establishment of the State of Israel in…

Sailing is quickly becoming a popular activity for Israelis. The Israel Sailing Association (also known as the Israel Yachting Association) is the national…

 A land flowing with milk and honey is a phrase from (Shmot 3:8). Rabbi Menachem Posner of Chabad.org writes: "Some of…

In the USA, when people think of retiring to a warm climate Florida is what people think of. In Israel,…

National parks of Israel are declared historic sites or nature reserves, which are mostly operated and maintained by the National Nature and Parks…

Israel is considered to be one of the most informal countries in the world. Maybe its because many people are…