Family

New Dead Sea camping complex opens for the holidays

The tent area in Ein Bokek will operate from Sept 10 - Oct 3, with showers and restrooms, a short distance from the beach and tourism center. Tents and equipment are at campers' own expense.

New camping complex in Ein Bokek.
Belvoir National Park.

The best family trips and nature routes for Rosh Hashanah

The Haifa Port Company estimates that international cruise companies will return to activity gradually in the coming years

Taking eight grandchildren on a cruise was exhausting, expensive, and worth every shekel - opinion

FAMILY FOUND: Raanan Gidron welcomes his newly-discovered second cousin, Adrianna Turk, to Israel. After believing much of her family had been wiped out in the Holocaust, a DNA search revealed over 50 relatives scattered around the world.

Following DNA trails, a Jewish family shattered by the Holocaust discovers its lost branches


Looking for a challenge with the kids? The desert trail that will surprise you

Nahal Abuv offers a short but challenging route – an unusual family experience suitable for children experienced in hiking and for parents looking for a bit more action on their next trip.

Nahal Abuv

The recipe that will change your holiday: Passover pizza kids love

In honor of the spring holiday: The recipe by Miri Shalom, from the Instagram page israeli_kitchen@, for making kosher-for-Passover pizza without hametz - and with all the flavor.

Kosher-for-Passover Pizza.

Post-Passover recipes to try: Bagels, veggie soup, chicken, and almond cookies

Cozy post-Passover recipes you’ll love: homemade bagels, veggie soup, crispy chicken, and almond cookies to enjoy with loved ones.

Chinese almonds

Want to make changes in life right now? This is how you will avoid mistakes

Dina Dror, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, explains how to distinguish between a considered decision and an emotional response to ongoing pressure.

In periods of uncertainty, many consider dramatic changes in life

Research: Fathers get depressed after child's birth, just not right away

Estimates suggest that about one in ten fathers experiences postpartum depression.

 An illustrative image of babies.

Sardinia dangles €15,000 relocation grant to revive its quiet villages

Couples who commit to living in Sardinia and starting a family may be eligible for monthly payments for their children until they turn five.

 Beach in Sardinia

Thinking games that will keep children occupied in the safe room

From innovations on the chessboard to augmented reality and classic board games – this is how you can turn time spent in the protected space into a bonding and educational family experience.

Thinking games that will keep children occupied in the safe room

What a strand of hair may reveal about the bond between mother and child

Oxytocin levels can reflect long-term emotional connection, Ben-Gurion University study finds.

An illustration of a mother feeding a baby a bottle of formula.

The civilians’ war

Across Israel, war is reshaping daily life – and a growing struggle to maintain stability is unfolding inside Israeli homes.

Latet volunteers distribute food boxes in public shelters in Tel Aviv.

A force of nature: Janet McCain Huckabee on faith, family, and standing with Israel - interview

From an avid extreme sports participant to a dedicated teacher and mother, the first lady of Arkansas is no shrinking violet

Visiting the Western Wall with daughter Sarah Huckabee Sanders, governor of Arkansas. Sarah is following in the footsteps of her father, Ambassador Mike Huckabee (at far right), who served as Arkansas governor from 1996-2007.