Sea of Galilee Begins its Winter Climb
Yesterday's heavy rains bring welcome rise in levels at Israel's main water source - first increase in five months.
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Hundreds Swim the Kinneret to Help Special Needs Young Adults
More than 300 women, from Israel and the world, participated in the 5th annual Women's Sadnat Shiluv BeEmunah Swimathon in the Kinneret.
Swimming the Kinneret to Aid Special Needs Young Adults
The annual women's swimathon to aid the mainstreaming of young adults with special needs will take place on Friday.
New Leads in Case of IAF Fighter Missing for 52 Years
The personal effects of Yakir Naveh, missing since 1962, have finally been found. But where is he?
Forecast: Rainy ‘Costume Day,’ Warm Purim
Rain to continue on Thursday and Friday, but clear up by Purim.
Possibly Rabid Jackal Shot in Tiberias After 12 Attacks
Jackal had attacked several hikers near Lake Kinneret, including girl and her father, finally hunted down by paramedics.
Israel Facing Extreme Drought, Experts Concerned
Experts worry over driest year since 1927, as Kinneret reportedly loses four centimeters in February.
January: Record-Low Water Levels
Meteorological services determine extremely arid month, Kinneret and other water bodies at lowest measures since recording started.
Forecast: Local Showers, Cooler Weather
Rain to return with light local showers in north, center of the country.
Forecast: Chilly, No Rain
Weather forecasters predict a largely rain-free week.
Storm a Boon to Aquifers, the Kinneret
The “storm to end all storms" that hit Israel this past weekend brought much needed moisture to the country's aquifers, Sea of Galilee.
The Good News: Kinneret Rises by Ten Centimeters After Storm
Kinneret water level rises significantly in three-day period; more rises expected once snow begins melting in northern cities.
Water-Sharing Initiative Officially Signed in Washington
"This is a historic agreement," says Minister Silvan Shalom as he signs a deal with Jordan and PA to save the Dead Sea.
Water Authority Worried: Kinneret Too High
After bountiful rains last winter, officials now worried that Israel may have too much water.
Galilee: Fifth Quake in a Week
Earthquake measuring 3.3 on Richter scale was centered in the Sea of Galilee.
Concerns as Israel Hit by Two Earthquakes in One Day
Israel experienced not one, but two earthquakes on Sunday, raising fears that a significant geological event is in the offing.
Minor Earthquake Felt Near Kinneret
An earthquake was felt in northern Israel Thursday night with its epicenter in the Kinneret. No injuries or damage were reported.
Snake Kills Man, 57, at Sea of Galilee
Michael Itzkovich from Lapid was bitten in his right arm by a viper.
Ancient Structure Found Under Sea of Galilee
Underwater archaeologists have found an ancient structure built from large basalt stones, under the Sea of Galilee, Lake Kinneret.
Kinneret Starts to Drop
The Kinneret begins its summer fall as rain stops.
Forecast: Hot, Dry Weather, Rain in Arava
Weather is expected to be hot and dry, with dust in some places, chance of rain in others.
Monumental Cone-Shaped Structure Found in Sea of Galilee
Nautical archeologists think structure may have been built onshore and then submerged.
Lake Kinneret Still Rising with Approach of Spring
With the approach of spring, Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) is still rising and is now barely one meter short of its maximum capacity.
MK: Israel's Water Guaranteed 'Chametz-Free'
Israelis will again drink underground "well water" this Passover, because of fears that the Kinneret may contain chametz.
Lake Kinneret Still Rising as Winter Winds Down
The water level of Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) is still rising as the winter season begins to wind down.
Good News From Lake Kinneret As Water Level Continues to Rise
Good news for the Land of Israel as the water level of Lake Kinneret, slowly inches its way to maximum capacity for the first time in years.
Stormy Weather Raises Kinneret Waters, Causes Power Outages
Lake Kinneret once again rose Thursday as rain poured down upon the Land of Israel, causing power outages around the country.
Kinneret Rises 10.5 Centimeters with More Winter Rain
Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) is continuing to rise in what is being seen as the most bountiful rainy season in a decade.
Kinneret Hits Halfway Point
The Kinneret is halfway between two “red lines,” one for dangerously low waters, the other for high waters.
Kinneret Waters Continuing to Rise
The waters of Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) are continuing to rise. In the past 24 hours, the level of the lake rose 2 cm.
Kinneret Rises 5 Inches over Sabbath
Sea of Galilee has risen by 84 cm since rainy spell began.
Kinneret Rises 78 Centimeters in One Week
The Kinneret rose by 78 centimeters thanks to a week of rain.
Rainy Week Begins, Storm Shuts Down Trains, Highways
Israel begins what is anticipated to be a very rainy week with a storm that shuts down train stations, leaves drivers stranded.
Sea of Galilee Rises by 7 Inches in Day
The rise sets a 10-year record for December. Kinneret rose 24 cm (9.5 inches) since Thursday.
Kinneret Set to Break 20-Year Record
The Water Authority is hopeful regarding the precipitation this winter, saying the Kinneret is set to break a record of almost 20 years.
First 'Rains of Blessing' Expected for Shabbat
Winter is expected to finally arrive in Israel this weekend, with plunging temperatures, heavy wind and rain, and thunder and lighting.
August Surprise: Heavy Rain in Western Galilee
Northern coastal Israel experienced an extremely rare August event – a significant rain storm.
Lake Kinneret Water Level Suffers Dramatic Drop
The water level in Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) has dropped by 26 inches (66 cm) since mid-May, and is still expected to drop further.
Romney, Ryan, Slam GOP Rep. for Skinny Dipping in Israel
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan criticized GOP Rep. Kevin Yoder who, it has been revealed, went skinny-dipping in the Kinneret last year.
FBI Probed GOP Kinneret Skinny-Dipper Party
GOP Congressmen and staff, some of them nude, swam in the Kinneret after a drinking party, according to a FBI probe reported by Politico.
Susita Site Yields Surprises
Portrait of a local man, probably from 3rd century CE, dug up just east of Sea of Galilee.
Two Babies Drown in Separate Incidents
Two two-year-olds are hospitalized in critical condition after drowning in Sea of Galilee, Yarkon river.
Video: British Airways Marks 80 Years in Israel
British Airways first landed in Israel with seaplanes in the Kinneret in 1932. Now it flies Boeings twice a day to Tel Aviv.
Gov't is 'Go Green' on Tiberias Plan
The government has approved a NIS 145 million plan for tourism development of Tiberias.
Lake Kinneret Still Rising
The water level in Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) is still rising, even though there was little rain over the past week.
Videos: Minor Miracle on the Kinneret
A mammoth storm buried the official forecast of a year of drought and raised the level of the Kinneret beyond what anyone dared to imagine.
Kinneret Rising as Snow, Rain Keep Falling
Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee)'s waters are rising as snow and rain continue to fall, bringing desperately-needed water to parched land.
Scientists: Mysterious Virus Blinds, Then Kills Kinneret Fish
An until-now unknown virus is blinding the Kinneret's remaining supply of Amnon (St. Peter's fish).
Forecast: A White Sabbath
Israel is preparing for its first nationwide snowstorm in years. Snow is expected to pile up in Jerusalem on Friday and even in lower areas.
Snow and Rain to Drench Israel Wednesday
Jerusalem is preparing for the third snow scare of the winter, and this time it is more probable that the white stuff will pile up.
Wicked Storm Brings Blessed Rain
“Hurricane” Israel closes schools in the snowbound northern Golan, floods Dead Sea roads, and blesses the country with much-needed rain.
Get Out the Snow Boots for Shabbat
Rain – and probably snow – will fall on Jerusalem this Sabbath, weather buffs predict, as a huge winter storm heads towards Israel.
Mild Tremors Felt in Israel's North
A 3.1 earthquake with its epicenter east of the Sea of Galilee was recorded. No damage has been reported.
A Blessing of Winter Rain Raises Lake Kinneret
The blessing of winter rain helped raise the water level in Lake Kinneret this weekend, but more rain -- and prayers -- are still needed.
Lake Kinneret Rising With Rain
The water level in Lake Kinneret -- the Sea of Galilee -- has risen by 0.6 inches in the past 24 hours after a week with more rain.
White Weekend Opens Mt. Hermon to Skiers
A weekend of winter white allowed Mt. Hermon to open Sunday for skiing with a meter of snow cover on lower slopes and 1.5 meters higher up.
Israel Faces Official Drought for Year 8
Israel is being hit with another official drought for the eighth year in a row, according to the country's Water Authority.
November Rains Reduce Drop in Lake Kinneret Water Level
Early winter rains appear to have stemmed the drop in the water level of Lake Kinneret -- but Israel still needs much, much more.
Heavy Rains Bless Israel and Lake Kinneret
Rain storms over the weekend blessed the Land of Israel with a drink for the parched earth, and a rise in the water level of Lake Kinneret.
Lake Kinneret Water Level Inching Towards the Black Line
The water level in Lake Kinneret, the Sea of Galilee, has dropped by nearly 11 inches in September alone, inching toward the black line.