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Israeli scholars: Dead Sea study suggests ‘valid’ earthquake forecast

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Studying electromagnetic radiation in the vicinity of the Dead Sea at the time of a 6.3-magnitude aftershock, felt in Turkey and Syria on Feb. 20, suggests a “valid” way to forecast earthquakes, Israeli researchers...
Snow in Nebi Samuel Park. Credit: Israel Nature and Parks Authority.

Sea of Galilee water level rises amid heavy rains in Israel

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The Sea of Galilee’s water level rose some 15 cm during the last 36 hours due to rainy weather, which is expected to continue for several days. According to the Water Authority, the lake’s water...
The Dead Sea Boat will operate Sunday through Friday. Photo by Noam Bedein.

Saving our water, repairing the seas

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Water is the source of all life. From the purifying waters of the mikvah ritual bath to the great flood and Noah, to the wells of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to annual prayers for...
View of salt formations on the Dead Sea shore, July 7, 2020. Photo by Mila Aviv/Flash90.

What next for the Dead Sea?

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Hundreds of people undressed for a nude photo shoot last week to bring attention to the Dead Sea, a unique body of water bordered by Israel and Jordan at the lowest point on Earth—1,380 feet below sea...
Salt formations on the Dead Sea shore, July 7, 2020. Photo by Mila Aviv/Flash90.

Can a magnificent art museum help save the dying Dead Sea?

When 1,200 Israelis posed nude at the Dead Sea for American art photographer Spencer Tunick in 2011, project initiator Ari Leon Fruchter hoped the eye-popping images would start a wave of activism to save the unique saltwater...

Stunning fairytale locations in Israel

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A fairytale location, says Israeli photographer Noam Chen, “is someplace you find yourself disconnecting from the troubles of the world, just drowning in the beauty and serenity of the place and forgetting about everything else.” The...
The hidden lake at Timna in the desert was formed when copper quarries were flooded. Credit: Gur Tatiana via Shutterstock.com.

Twelve of the most beautiful secret spots in Israel

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Israel being a pretty small country, you’d think that every last inch of it would be well-known and well-covered. Yet that’s far from being the case. Avid or armchair travelers can relish in reaching...
Enjoying at the Red Sea in the southern Israeli city of Eilat on May 13, 2020. Photo by Yossi Zeliger/Flash90.

Without foreign travel, internal tourism still prohibitively expensive for Israelis

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Israelis love family, they love the beach, they love parties and they love Bamba snacks. But most of all, Israelis love to travel. They can be found traveling all around the world—in Europe (especially...
A view of the Dead Sea from inside a cave covered in salt and other minerals. Credit: Noam Bedein /deadsearevival.org.

First international Dead Sea photo competition attracts global attention

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In honor of 50 years of Earth Day this year, an Israeli-led photo competition by photojournalist and Dead Sea activist Noam Bedein garnered global attention with nearly 9.1 million votes, casted for 3,500 photographers...
A view of the Dead Sea. Although it has been nearly 20 years with no new hotels built in the area, the Dead Sea region enjoys the highest annual average occupancy of hotels in Israel. Photo by Eliana Rudee.

Dead Sea returns to forefront of Israel’s economy, tourist industry

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Israel’s Ministry of Tourism and Land Authority recently announced the winners of two tenders for the construction of four new Dead Sea hotels, part of a new complex that will be constructed alongside a...