Kinneret

Sea of Galilee swim postponed after boy hospitalized with 'brain-eating amoeba'

A sample was sent to the Health Ministry laboratory, which confirmed the cause as the amoeba on Saturday night. 

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN, YOAV ITIEL
Naegleria fowleri
“We are constantly trying to initiate clean-up campaigns to make an impact and educate, especially the younger generation”.

Tourism surge drives up trash levels on Lake Kinneret shores

After years of war-related quiet, bathers return to Lake Kinneret alongside mounds of trash, prompting locals to clean the shores themselves.

|ByELI ASHKENAZI
Your kids will love it

We were the only guests at this charming hotel, and it was heartbreaking

The shores of the Sea of Galilee are empty midweek, as are the shops and tourist sites in the North. Is it because everyone is traveling abroad for the summer, or are Israelis still afraid?

|ByLIHI SHORESH
Photo of a screening at Yehi'am Fortress National Park/Courtesy of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.

'Summer at the Movies' program brings family, films, and fun to Israel's national parks

The Summer at the Movies program pairs film screenings with family activities at the best times to experience national parks.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

How do we remove the bitterness of the Hebrew month of Heshvan? - opinion

Considering the important contribution that rain makes to the well-being of this country, surely the seventh of Heshvan should be prominently highlighted on our calendars

OCTOBER 24, 2022ByBARRY NEWMAN
JERUSALEM EXPERIENCES its first rain of the season, last Thursday, even before the beginning of Heshvan.

Taly's Travel: Kfar Blum’s Pastoral Hotel marks 20 years of culture

The Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel in the Upper Galilee is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The hotel is best known for its musical and cultural activities.

OCTOBER 23, 2022ByTALY SHARON
The hotel’s magnificent opera hall.

International Christian Embassy Jerusalem holds annual Sukkot event

The event was attended by more than 1,700 Christians from over 70 countries.

OCTOBER 10, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
ICEJ's annual Feast of Tabernacles celebration

Ancient Islamic mosaics uncovered at shores of Kinneret

Ancient mosaics were uncovered near Tiberias, on the Sea of Galilee, which reveal new information about life in the Holy Land.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A VIEW of the Kinneret with the Hermon in the background. The view that inspired Rachel the Poetess, among others.

Have archaeologists found the home of St. Peter? - study

While the location of the Biblical Bethsaida is still debated, archaeologists believe this new find may help settle the debate.

AUGUST 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Greek inscription found at the "Church of the Apostles" at the el Araj/Beit haBek dig.

History with fresh dates — Travel attractions around the Kinneret

The writer shares some attractions showing the rich past of the area around the Kinneret

AUGUST 21, 2022ByLIAT COLLINS
PALM TREES laden with red, ripe dates await picking at Kibbutz Kinneret.

Nahal Amud is a great hiking destination for a hot summer day

For a satisfying short trail, choose the lower Nahal Amud (pillar stream) trail, which is often overlooked by the majority of local hikers.

AUGUST 21, 2022ByITSIK MAROM
For a satisfying short trail, choose the lower Nahal Amud (pillar stream) trail, which is often overlooked by the majority of local hikers

Body of missing Umm el-Fahm resident found in Sea of Galilee

Lawyer who was last seen July 22 after falling off boat found in Sea of Galilee • "Worry has been replaced with grief"

JULY 30, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Security forces scan the Sea of Galilee in search of the body of Raad Mahamid.

Police search for man who fell from boat during Sea of Galilee trip

Police boats, jet skis, a helicopter and a drone were dispatched to assist with the search as officers and volunteers scanned the coast for signs of Raid Mahamid, 49.

JULY 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An MDA chopper at the Kinneret.

Amirey Hagalil: Boutique luxury with a killer view

The views of the Kinneret are gorgeous and there are inviting seating areas scattered around the grounds of the hotel as well as inside.

JULY 9, 2022ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
THE AMAZING view from Amirey Hagalil.