Desert
A journey to the biblical Red Sea crossing
Over the years, scholars have proposed possible sites for the crossing, with Dr. Yehoshua Meron concluding that it took place near the shoreline of Nuweiba on the eastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula.
Collection of 7,000-year-old ostrich eggs discovered under sand dunes in southern Israel
The Judean Desert in bloom: Following ancient paths of healing just beyond Jerusalem
The Dead Sea isn’t dead: A winter hike through Israel’s most misunderstood landscape
Rare half-shekel coin used in biblical census count discovered by archaeologists in Judean Desert
The survey is an ongoing project by the IAA meant to protect archaeological sites in the Judean Desert from looting and unauthorized excavations.
Pnei Kedem: Where the view hooks you - and the community makes you stay
Palomino: Taste the latest Italian creations at a Jerusalem favorite - restaurant review
Chef’s Table at Palomino adds a twist to Jerusalem Italian dining, and desserts like cannoli steal the show.
Idan Raichel to bring 'Fata Morgana' musical experience to Judean desert
The event will take place on April 30 and May 1, presented by toMix, and it is timed to coincide with full-moon nights.
Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old evidence of ancient Egyptian conquest in Sinai desert
The carving of a boat, erased name of a pharoah, and two depictions of the Egyptian diety Min were also found nearby.
How a Ben-Gurion University scientist is filling climate science’s biggest blank spots
From desert soils to date palms, Prof. Ilya Gelfand tracks the gases shaping our climate, and asks why no one was looking before.
Negev police chase ends in death of suspected weapons smuggler, Israeli Police say
After spotting the police, the driver, a man in his mid-20s, attempted to flee, driving recklessly through open terrain.
Alone in the desert: The winter experience you didn’t know you needed
Winter is the perfect time to head into the desert. Travel to the Negev, soak in the winter sun, and discover the magic between craters and vineyards. We returned, as expected, completely in love.
Celebrating life at Israel’s luxurious desert retreat - opinion
Six Senses Shaharut, located in the Arava desert, became the perfect setting to celebrate survival, breathe deeply again, and appreciate the rare gift of simply being here.
24 hours in the desert: How to spend a day in the great wilderness
Lotan Travelers’ Lodge in the Southern Arava offers no spa, room service, or cocktail bar. It’s a place to disconnect, slow down, and reconnect with nature.
