Ein Gedi (literally the Spring of the Goats, referring to Nubian Ibex that come to the spring to drink) is an oasis of lush beauty in the Judean Desert along the shores of the Dead Sea. It is one of ...

This nature reserve boasts dramatic scenery, spectacular waterfalls, and a sanctuary for wildlife unique to the area. There are a total of nine different trails which vary in levels of difficulty.

A hiker near the Ein Gedi spring (credit: ITZIK MAROM) According to the Bible, David (who later became king) sought refuge from King Saul in Ein Gedi. Another great spot is the Ein Gedi spring, which ...

It was an epic confrontation: a small slender shepherd named David facing off against a towering burly warrior named Goliath. The end of the contest is well known: it was an upset for the ages. The ...

Visitors to Israel are often looking for a spiritual uplift, and one of the country’s best-kept secrets for achieving that transcendent state is not found in Jerusalem’s Old City. Perhaps it is the ...

Cascading waterfalls, bubbling hot springs and gurgling brooks – these water hikes fly in the face of Israel’s depiction as a drought-ridden desert. At over 40 meters, Jilabun Falls are the second ...

No one can say with certainty why the flourishing Jewish settlement at Ein Gedi abruptly ended sometime in the 6th century. We know that a conflagration destroyed the community’s handsome synagogue.

Adam and Eve may have been exiled from the Garden of Eden, but at least a few of their progeny were fortunate enough to return. These lucky souls live at Kibbutz Ein Gedi, founded on the desert slopes ...