9 of the most beautiful churches in Israel

To celebrate Christmas, we’ve put together a list of nine of Israel’s most interesting and beautiful churches.
10 ways to help society on your holiday in Israel

Along with seeing the sights, why not use your vacation time to connect with Israelis working to make the world a better place?
Top 32 things to do with kids in Israel in the summer

Our updated list is a must-have for anyone bringing kids to Israel this summer.
10 of the best Israeli snacks

From savory peanut puffs and falafel-flavored crunchies to chocolate filled with pink cream and nostalgia in a bar, they’re all amazing.
10 things you didn’t know about Passover

From weird supermarket aisles and horrible traffic to delicious foods and politicians stuffing their faces, there’s nothing like Passover in Israel.
The woman who can’t say no to pickles

Noa Berman-Herzberg gives ISRAEL21c a taste of unusual pickled and fermented fruits and veggies, from fiery pineapple pickles to a miso-coffee spread.
Meet one of the last blacksmiths in Israel

Catholic Israeli Walied Khoury, one of about eight blacksmiths in Israel, uses tools and techniques that have been utilized for many centuries.
Top 18 things to do in Jerusalem for free

From parks and promenades to world-famous sights and buzzing locations, Jerusalem is full of fun things to do without spending a dime.
9 ways to enjoy Jerusalem’s eclectic art scene

From scribal arts to Islamic arts, contemporary sculpture to DIY ceramics and one-of-a-kind Judaica, Israel’s capital city is teeming with ingenuity.
18 images of Israeli humanitarian aid workers in action

In honor of World Humanitarian Day, ISRAEL21c and SID-Israel present a slideshow depicting the lifesaving work of Israeli organizations across the globe.
He disrupted digital printing, now Benny Landa plans the same for diamonds

The famous Israeli entrepreneur predicts lab-grown diamonds will be increasingly popular for environmental and humanitarian reasons, especially among millennials and Gen Zers.
Startup harvests hydrogen from local nonrecyclable trash

Trash destined for landfill can instead yield enough hydrogen gas to replace five and a half barrels of crude oil.
Only 22 and already transforming corporate volunteering

May Piamenta has developed a mobile app that helps companies in 20 countries encourage employees to volunteer.
Ukrainian orphans find unexpected home in Jerusalem hills

Children from a Chabad-run home in Ukraine are being cared for at the KKL-JNF Nes Harim Field and Forest Education Center in Israel as the war drags on at home.
Turning an arid desert into an unexpected breadbasket

How did the Arava, a punishingly hot and arid desert, become one of Israel’s breadbaskets? It’s a story of determination and thinking outside the box.