
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.

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

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

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

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

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

See why the breathtaking garden jewel of Haifa gets 750,000 visitors every year.

Guaranteed cool breezes make the capital city a hot spot for after-dark summer fun.

Residents of this quiet blue-collar beach town near Haifa swear they’ve seen Ariel or one of her cousins.

A venerable open marketplace in Tel Aviv is attracting a new café clientele and gourmands in search of the freshest produce and spices.

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

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.

The two-day 2011 Veolia Desert Challenge drew athletes and families from six countries and across Israel for biking and running events.

An Israeli branch of a worldwide movement toward a sustainable economy has opened in the startup nation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdIz9CL7m00 On the roof of a nondescript

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

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