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The Lesson of Nature: Northern Wheatear, Mushrooms & Autumn Flowers
wildflowers, northern wheatear photography, autumn squill


Continual Miracle: An Afternoon by the Sea in Atlit
Mediterranean coast Israel
Hooded crow Israel
Birdwatching Israel
Nature photography Israel
Atlit marine nature reserve
Coastal wildlife in Israel
Hidden beaches Israel
Ancient fortress Atlit
Waterbirds and shorebirds Israel
Peaceful beach walks Israel


Do Street Cats Remember People? A Story of Memory and Trust
Street cats remember more than you think. Discover a personal story of how cats recognize people, cars, and voices—plus fascinating facts about feline memory.


Journey to Tel Dor:Sea Squills, Sea Daffodils & Hidden Wonders
Tel Dor National Park


Sea Squills Bloom by the Roadside: A Story of Change and Renewal
Sea squills rising among dry grass remind us of resilience, beauty, and the gentle shift between summer and autumn.


A Morning at the Jerusalem Bird Observatory: Nature in the City
Discover the beauty of nature in the city at the Jerusalem Bird Observatory. From bird banding to urban wildlife, experience a magical morning of birds, children, and connection in the heart of Jerusalem.


Squill flowers in Udim Nature Reserve: A Personal Summertime Journey
Squill flowers in Udim Nature Reserve: A Personal Summertime Journey


From Errands to Ancient Echoes: A Visit to Umm el-‘Umdan Ruins
I’ve always considered myself familiar with Modi’in. It’s a modern, growing city nestled between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. But that day, I had to run errands In a neighborhood I had never visited before. As I opened my map to plan the route, a small dot caught my eye: Umm el-‘Umdan – Jewish village from the Second Temple period.


A Story of a Siamese Cat, her Four Kittens, and Human Kindness
A Little Story of a Siamese Mama Cat, Four Kittens, and Moments of Human Kindness


Walking Through Holiness: Inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre | A Sacred Tour in Jerusalem
Walking Through Holiness: Inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre | A Sacred Tour in Jerusalem The Jaffa Gate is full of tourists, local...


Cycling Through Beauty and History: From Latrun to the Sunflowers and Tel Gezer
Cycling Through Beauty and History: From Latrun to the Sunflowers and Tel Gezer


Hiking from Mitspe Hila to Keren Bratot, Nahal Kziv and the Montfort Fortress
Hiking from Mitspe Hila to Keren Bratot, Nahal Kziv and the Montfort Fortress


Cycling Through Spring: A Ride to Remember in the Judean Hills
Cycling Through Spring: A Ride to Remember in the Judean Hills


Izitton Group Cycling on the Sharon Coast: A Journey Through Nature and Friendship
Izitton Group Cycling on the Sharon Coast: A Journey Through Nature and Friendship


A trip to Givat HaMoreh in the footsteps of the Nazareth Iris
A trip to Givat HaMoreh in the footsteps of the Nazareth Iris


A Journey Through Time: Hiking Masada and Beyond
A Journey Through Time: Hiking Masada and Beyond


Cycling Through Jerusalem: A Day of Scenic Beauty and Timeless Connections
Cycling Through Jerusalem: A Day of Scenic Beauty and Timeless Connections


A Journey Through the Green Hills of Lachish
A Journey Through the Green Hills of Lachish


Saturday Cycling from Neve Shalom – Into the Heart of Eshtaol Forest
Saturday Cycling from Neve Shalom – Into the Heart of Eshtaol Forest


A Saturday Ride to Hakdoshim Forest and Ilan Stream
A Saturday Ride to Hakdoshim Forest and Ilan Stream
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