#60 Expect about 300 days of sun in a year
Israel is blessed to have ~300 days of sunshine a year. In fact, with so much sunlight, Israelis take advantage of the considerable sunlight available…
#43 Visit the tree that was planted for your Bat/Bat Mitzvah at any time
Do you want to visit the tree that was planted in your honor for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah? It is not likely that you…
#41 The Dead Sea
The Dead Sea, located between Jordan and Israel, is a salt lake that is famous for its therapeutic properties. The Dead Sea is one of…
#52 Incredible national parks
National parks of Israel are declared historic sites or nature reserves, which are mostly operated and maintained by the National Nature and Parks Authority. As of 2015, Israel…
#58 Sail on the Mediterranean Sea
Sailing is quickly becoming a popular activity for Israelis. The Israel Sailing Association (also known as the Israel Yachting Association) is the national governing body for the sport…
#68 Outdoor lifestyle
Israeli weather is conducive to outdoor activities, whether it is hiking, swimming, cycling or other sports. Maybe it is because Israelis tended to live in…
#26 The Israel National Trail (Shvil Yisrael)
The Israel National Trail (Shvil Yisra'el) is a hiking path that was inaugurated in 1995. The trail crosses the entire country of Israel. Its northern end is at Dan,…
#17 It rains in the rainy season
While Jews in the Diaspora might pray for rain in Israel's rainy season and be answered with snow or heat, depending on their location. While…
#47 No matter where you live in Israel, you are never more than 3 hours to a beach
Israel is a tiny country often compared in size to New Jersey. As a result, you are never too far from the Mediterranean, Read Sea,…