Writer: Harvey Stein

Israel’s disabled get extreme

Physical challenges are no match for Etgarim (Challenges), a non-profit that gets Israelis out of their wheelchairs for confidence-building outdoor activities.

Tourists pause for a photograph as they ride through the Old City of Jerusalem. Photo by Flash90.

Segway through Jerusalem

See the ancient city aboard a modern mode of personal transport that’s a whole lot of fun. Just lean forward and go.

Etrog Man

Meet Jerusalem’s Etrog Man

You thought the citrus fruit was only for religious purposes? A popular Yemenite medicine man touts its health benefits in drinks and cosmetics.

Using Itamar’s WatchPAT, doctors can diagnose sleep disorders like sleep apnea, at home.

Itamar’s fingertip test

Israel’s Itamar Medical has developed fingertip tests that can pinpoint people at risk of major cardiac events, or diagnose sleep disorders.

People visiting the Nachalat Binyamin market. Photo by Flash90.

Handmade in Israel

Tel Aviv’s Nachalat Binyamin neighborhood turns into a giant crafts fair every Tuesday and Friday, rain or shine.

(Hand)made in Israel

To find the largest crafts fair in Israel, come to Tel Aviv’s Nachlat Binyamin neighborhood any Tuesday or Friday – rain or shine.

Unraveling the mystery of lost time

When a precious watch and clock collection was stolen from a Jerusalem museum, time stood still for 24 years until its return. Now it is on display once again.

Touring Jerusalem by Segway

If you’re touring Jerusalem, hop on a Segway. It’s greener than a bus and more fun than walking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V2St52nGRg Four years ago, Israeli tour guide

An ancient Crusader capital

The Old City of Acco (Acre) contains architectural treasures dating back to the 13th century. In the 13th century, Acre was a bustling Third Crusade