Israel’s Hidden Architectural Delights
Israel is well known for its beauty and while you are on your gap year in Israel, you are sure to see many stunning views. However, the country is also home to a number of amazing buildings and while you are there, you should definitely be keeping an eye out for them. Just south of […]
The Theatres of Tel Aviv
While on your gap year in Tel Aviv you may be looking for an interesting way to spend an evening or two and one way you can do this is by exploring Tel Aviv’s theatres. There are a number of theatres in Tel Aviv, putting on different kinds of shows, from Shakespeare to contemporary Israeli […]
Go Hiking and Explore Israel’s Nature
Most folks that want to explore Israel are drawn to its historical and cultural sites. Others to the beaches and night life of Tel-Aviv or Eilat. But on top of these known attractions, Israel also offers fantastic hiking options and unique natural phenomenon to explore. Below are just a few examples out of many…….. Israel’s […]
How Israel Is Tackling the World’s Sugar Consumption
In recent years, it has been widely reported that the world’s sugar consumption is far too high and could have serious health consequences in the near future. Luckily, an Israeli company has found a way to reduce the amount of sugar used in foods, without affecting the taste. DouxMatok, a company based in Petah Tikva, […]
Natural History Museum
If you are heading off for your gap year in Israel in or after September 2018 then you are in for a treat. In September 2018, the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History in Tel Aviv will fully open and it is set to be the biggest of its kind in the Middle East. The museum […]
Israel’s Astonishing Contributions to Food Technology
While most of us are fortunate enough to live without having to worry about food, food security is a global issue of increasing importance. As resources are used up, scientists are forever searching for ways to produce food more reliably in all sorts of conditions. This is one area where Israel truly excels and has […]
Beersheva – The South’s Hidden Gem
You don’t hear as much about Beersheva as you do Israel’s other cities, such as Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa. However, it is a thriving place that deserves far more attention than it gets. The city is packed with interesting things to see and do, and it is well worth a visit while on your […]
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Classical music is not something that most people would immediately associate with Israel, but the country is in fact home to one of the world’s best orchestras, and a vibrant classical music scene. The country’s leading orchestra, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, was founded back in 1936 as the Palestine Orchestra. Bronislaw Huberman, a Jewish Polish […]
Five of the Top Israeli Technological Innovations
Israel is famous as a start-up nation, a place that is at the forefront of technological invention and innovation. Many Israeli inventions have changed the world and new technologies are coming out of the country all of the time. Here is a look at some of Israel’s greatest innovations. Iron Dome The Iron Dome missile […]
Hummus
If you have never spent any significant amount of time in Israel, you probably won’t be aware just how contentious an issue hummus is. However, when you arrive for your gap year program in Israel you will soon realise that Israelis can discuss this supposedly simple food for hours on end. It is even fair […]