Geza Vermes, translator of Dead Sea Scrolls and renowned scholar of Jesus, dies at 88. Continue reading

An ancient limestone tablet covered with a mysterious Hebrew text that features the archangel Gabriel is at the center of a new exhibit at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, Israel. Continue reading

Masada Project: A Tribute to Israeli Performing Arts, May 30 - June 1, 2013. At Masada Hall, Nature’s Auditorium: May 30 - Shalom Hanoch - "White Wedding", May 31- Mayumana - "RacConto", June 1- Shlomo Artzi. Continue reading

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, the world's largest fertilizer producer, on Thursday abandoned its takeover bid for Israel Chemicals, saying it would not pursue the acquisition due to growing opposition from Israeli politicians and company employees. Continue reading

A Jordanian senior official affirmed this week that his government supports the proposed Red Sea-Dead Sea Conduit and regards it as an essential step in battling the severe water shortage in Jordan. Continue reading

A monument containing a stone from the Dead Sea was placed on Mount Everest in a symbolic link between the lowest and highest points on Earth Tuesday. The monument is part of an exchange program between Nepal and Israel. A stone from the highest mountain will be placed in a matching monument by the Dead Sea on May 16. Continue reading

Sand surfing is one sport that requires large areas of desert sand dunes. And Israel has that! With over 50% of Israel covered by the Negev Desert, sand surfing in the Negev in southern Israel is the ultimate thrill-seekers experience in the desert. And better still, it’s incredibly simple. Continue reading

Ezuz in Israel's Negev Desert is a unique community of artists and creatives. Located on a beautiful hilltop overlooking some breathtaking desert scenery, the village is home to less than 15 families, each of whom runs some kind of tourism or culture related business. The village is a haven for eco-tourism with many unique and inspirational creations constructed out of the remains of buses, train carriages, and other unusual materials. Continue reading

One of the key global market players in the agriculture, food and fertilizers industry is located right here in Israel. ICL Fertilizers is a global company whose products meet the basic trends and key needs of world development and population growth. Continue reading

The Dead Sea Scrolls will be on display starting November, 2013 at The Leonardo Museum in Salt Lake City. The exhibit will include 20 scrolls and about 600 artifacts from Jerusalem’s Temple Mount. Continue reading

Boycott-Divest-Sanction (BDS) movement can't break Dead Sea product sales. Continue reading

A well-known Chinese production company is set to shoot scenes in Israel this month for a Chinese epic called “Old Cinderella.” Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Jerusalem and the Dead Sea were chosen as locations for shooting. Continue reading

In the lowest place on earth, industry, fertilizer and Zionism all came into play earlier this month, as hundreds of workers from Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL) blocked the entrance to the company’s Dead Sea plant. Continue reading

Some 35,000 acres of land previously under water are now exposed due to the shrinking sea line of the Dead Sea. Palestinians, who had hoped to claim it as their own for a tourism project, have lost out to the State of Israel. Continue reading

A friend and I just returned from a great day at Mineral Beach, a private beach and spa located at the north end of the Dead Sea in Israel. I can't wait to go back! Continue reading

On the second day of his Middle East tour, US President Barack Obama visited the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. At the facility, he viewed the Dead Sea Scrolls. Continue reading

The true beauty of the Israeli desert can only be experienced far from the roads and towns that criss-cross it. The hidden canyons and wadis, beautiful flowers, amazing animals, and fascinating tales from throughout history, as well as many of the most amazing landscapes and viewpoints are far from the beaten track, and can only be truly explored by hiking, biking, camel, or…off road vehicle: jeeps, ATV's, quad bikes. Continue reading

Israel's Judean Desert, or the Judean Wilderness as it is has been known throughout history, is one of the world’s smallest, yet most unique desert regions. Continue reading

Here are some cool things to do during Passover in the Dead Sea area. Continue reading

The Red Sea Winter Jazz Festival will be held on January 16-18, 2014 in Eilat, Israel. Continue reading

On January 8-11 2014, Eilat, Israel, will host the 10th international Belly Dance festival. This festival is perfectly organized for dancers, teachers and amateurs as a vacation with a rich program and treats! Continue reading

The musical cooperative will take place on November 29 -30, 2013 at the Zman Midbar Eco Spirit Lodge near Arad, Israel. The cooperative is a unique concept of a music festival with the participation of creative artists who perform in diverse styles. Continue reading

Plug Fest is Israel’s first ever international music festival and will take place May 9-11, 2013 in the beautiful Negev Desert close to the Dead Sea. The festival will bring a great roster of international names to Israel including Azealia Banks, Chk Chk Chk (!!!), Jessie Ware, Tinariwen, CSS, Lee Scratch Perry, 2ManyDJ’s, John Talabot, and more. Continue reading

The next Israel Opera at Masada will be La Traviata on June 14 - 16, 2014. Almost 50,000 people are expected to attend the performances which will take place outdoors at the foot of Mount Masada, on the way to the Dead Sea in Israel. Continue reading

The Ahava Dead Sea Festival will take place at the Dead Sea, Israel, on March 27-30, 2013. It is one of Israel’s leading rock music festivals - combining musical performances with hikes through the beautiful nature of the region and tours of its tumultuous history. Continue reading