Category Archive For "Israel"
Best Ways To Get Flights To Israel On Points, Miles, And Credit Cards
It is safe to say that Israel is one of the most popular destinations in the Jewish world for using points and miles for flights. However, the world of miles, points, and credit cards can be confusing. This discussion provides the best ways to get to Israel on points, miles, and credit cards. Our guide …
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Airlines Cancel Flights to Israel Amid Escalating Tensions with Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas
In the wake of rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, airlines have begun to cancel flights to Israel as a precautionary measure. The assassination has led to expectations of retaliation from Iran and its regional proxies, including Hezbollah and Hamas. As a result, several major airlines in the …
Top 10 Best Jerusalem Hotels
Historically, Israel in general, but Jerusalem in particular, was not known as a destination offering the pinnacle of luxury in hospitality, or for that matter, solid options overall. Over the last decade or so, that has been steadily becoming less and less true. Now, as illustrated below in our overview of the top 10 best …
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Israel Points Hotels
Israel holds a unique place in the hearts of many across the world. The small country’s popularity is not only due to its biblical-based historical heritage but increasingly because of its business and cultural profile. Cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv offer vibrant nightlife, startup hubs, and world-class food. As a result, Israeli cities have seen …
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Druze Restaurant In Israel’s North Goes Kosher In An Encouraging Sign Of Unity
With war and uncertainty permeating life in Israel, signs of unity, in particular across religious, ethnic, and cultural lines, are encouraging, and a well-reviewed Druze restaurant becoming kosher-certified to feed soldiers and evacuees gives reason for optimism. Noor, a restaurant in the Druze village of Julis in Northern Israel, has been certified kosher in their …
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Even McDonald’s Is A Casualty Of The Israel-Hamas War
McDonald’s, the globally loved American brand, can be added to the list of casualties as a result of the Israel-Hamas War. The war was in response to the horrific massacres in Israel on October 7, 2023, when the Israeli security establishment was caught wildly flat-footed. After a mass mobilization, McDonald’s Israel announced that it donated over …
The Jerusalem Luxury Hotel Triangle
Jerusalem is a city of wonders, both ancient and modern alike. The city’s welcoming contradictions blend 21st-century comforts with history-drenched relics from thousands of years ago. It allows visitors to be enveloped in a world of centuries past while still enjoying the trimmings of the modern world. This synergy of old and new is becoming …
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An Unexpected Surge In Aliyah During The Pandemic
Since the pandemic’s start in early 2020, we have witnessed global upheaval and challenges of wide-ranging consequences. A once in a century pandemic that caught the globe flat-footed has changed so much for so many. In all likelihood, at least some of these changes will be permanent. However, though we continue to navigate through COVID, …
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Israel & UAE Peace Brings Kosher To Abu Dhabi
Since the Trump administration’s surprise announcement on August 13, 2020, of a peace accord between the UAE and Israel, things have been moving fast on the political front. Known as the Abraham Accord and brokered by Jared Kushner and his consigliere Avi Berkowitz has created a tenuous yet hopeful prospect of greater peace among Arab Gulf countries and the Jewish …
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Israeli Tourism Continues To Reach New Heights
Israel continues to break previous tourism records, according to the Tourism Ministry, with 4.2 million tourists entering the country from January to November 2019. That number will increase as December is a popular time for travel to Israel due to both Hanukkah and Christmas taking place during the last month of the year. The record tourism …