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A Jewish Friendly Travel Guide to Miami

From historic synagogues to kosher dining and sunset cruises over Biscayne Bay, Miami offers Jewish travelers a unique blend of heritage, relaxation and community-where tradition meets tropical paradise under endless sunshine.

A Jewish Friendly Travel Guide to Miami

Israel Reopens: Tourists Return After Two Years of War

After the darkest chapter in its modern history, Israel is welcoming the world again. With a fragile cease-fire in place, visitors are arriving to stand with the Holy Land.

Israel Reopens: Tourists Return After Two Years of War

Afula man arrested for defrauding dozens of Chabad hasidim

Police arrest 41-year-old accused of selling forged or non-existent tickets to over 69 victims identified; losses exceed NIS 400,000.

Afula man arrested for defrauding dozens of Chabad hasidim

Marco Bitran on what traveling to Israel can teach you

When Marco Bitran joined 400 volunteers from around the world at an Israeli base, he expected routine work. Instead, he discovered travel insights that transform how visitors experience the country—from Shabbat logistics to hidden regional gems most tourists never find.

Marco Bitran on what traveling to Israel can teach you

Exploring the UAE on a budget without compromising

Discover how cheap used cars make it easy to explore the UAE affordably, while used Lexus vehicles offer a balance of luxury, reliability, and style for discerning travelers.

Exploring the UAE on a budget without compromising

Monthly rentals & group travel in UAE

Learn how Dubai rent-a-car monthly plans make travel easier and cost-effective, while rent-a-van in Dubai services offer comfort for group and family adventures across the Emirates.

Monthly rentals & group travel in UAE

Car rental services for island travel: What to expect

Renting a car for island travel gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace, but take the time to research your options and read the fine print so you can hit the road with confidence and make the most of your island adventure.

Car rental services for island travel: What to expect

Israir receives license for direct New York flights

Transportation Minister Miri Regev announces: Israir authorized to operate direct flights to New York, joining El Al and Arkia as the third Israeli airline flying to the US.

Israir receives license for direct New York flights

Delays for thousands of Israelis returning home

Changes to Home Front Command guidelines, closure of airspace and ports after US attack on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility, delay thousands of Israelis in quest to return home.

Delays for thousands of Israelis returning home

First flight returning Israelis from Larnaca lands in Israel

Operation 'Safe Return' underway as first flight from Cyprus lands at Ben Gurion Airport; ten flights and two cruise ships to bring back thousands of Israelis stranded abroad.

First flight returning Israelis from Larnaca lands in Israel

After security review:

Lufthansa Group to restart Israel flights on June 23

Lufthansa Group to restart Tel Aviv flights June 23, including Lufthansa, Austrian, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and Lufthansa Cargo, following a security analysis. Services will resume gradually. ITA will follow July 6.

Lufthansa Group to restart Israel flights on June 23

Historic:

Rabbi-Amb. Wahnish secures direct Argentina-Israel flights

Argentina’s rabbi-ambassador to Israel says El Al will launch direct flights to Buenos Aires.

Rabbi-Amb. Wahnish secures direct Argentina-Israel flights

Ahead of schedule:

United Airlines to resume Newark-Tel Aviv flights

United Airlines says it will restart flights from Newark to Tel Aviv on June 5, earlier than expected, following a thorough safety review; other airlines are also gradually resuming service to Israel.

United Airlines to resume Newark-Tel Aviv flights

Yeshiva heads ban travel for students with draft orders

Following arrests at Ben Gurion Airport and stricter enforcement of the draft law, top haredi leaders order: No exit from Israel without explicit approval.

Yeshiva heads ban travel for students with draft orders

Around the world on a full stomach

How to travel smart, eat well, and fly in style

Around the world on a full stomach

American haredi sues after pilot forcibly drags him from bathroom

Yisroel Leibb of New Jersey says pilot of United Airlines flight broke the bathroom door and dragged him out with his pants around his ankles.

American haredi sues after pilot forcibly drags him from bathroom

Introduction to Ferries in Thailand

Thailand, with its stunning beaches and exotic islands, offers numerous options for ferry travel.

Introduction to Ferries in Thailand

The Art of Affordable Luxury Travel: A Seasoned Traveler’s Guide

Traveling is an art, and for those who have mastered it, luxury and affordability can go hand in hand.

The Art of Affordable Luxury Travel: A Seasoned Traveler’s Guide

Delta resumes flights to Israel

Delta resumes sale of tickets for New York-Tel Aviv flight route; the airline has not flown to Israel since the start of the war.

Delta resumes flights to Israel

Lufthansa to resume flights to Israel in February

Lufthansa Group announces it will gradually resume flights to and from Israel, with daily flights to multiple destinations and thrice-weekly flights to Belgium.

Lufthansa to resume flights to Israel in February

Arkia announces direct flight route between Israel and New York

Arkia announces new flight route between Tel Aviv and New York, with three weekly flights in each direction.

Arkia announces direct flight route between Israel and New York

Lufthansa cancels flights to Israel through the end of January

Despite ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, German airline announces flights to Tel Aviv to remain suspended through January 31.

Lufthansa cancels flights to Israel through the end of January

Top Travel Destinations for Israeli Travelers in 2025

Whether you're planning a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a solo adventure, these carefully selected destinations offer something for every type of traveler from Israel.

Top Travel Destinations for Israeli Travelers in 2025

Israeli airspace

Transportation Min. working to reverse no-fly recommendation

EASA recommends airline operators avoid Israel, Lebanon, airspace, Transportation Ministry works to prove recommendation stems from outside interests and not security concerns.

Transportation Min. working to reverse no-fly recommendation

Israel's 2025 ETA-IL Travel Authorization: Complete Overview

Israel is introducing a new travel authorization program in 2025, called the ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization for Israel). This initiative simplifies travel for visitors from visa-exempt countries. Instead of dealing with embassy visits or paperwork, travelers can easily apply online for authorization before their trip, streamlining entry into the country.

Israel's 2025 ETA-IL Travel Authorization: Complete Overview

Plane returns to Tel Aviv due to unusual event

Neos flight bound for Italy turns back to Tel Aviv due to disruptive behavior by a passenger.

Plane returns to Tel Aviv due to unusual event

Airlines announce resumption of flights to Israel

Following cancellations due to tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, multiple airlines resume flights to Israel.

Airlines announce resumption of flights to Israel

Breaking:

American Airlines suspends flights to Israel until April 2025

American Airlines was scheduled to resume flights to and from Israel in October 2024, but none are available until spring 2025, report says.

American Airlines suspends flights to Israel until April 2025

Wizz Air launches 'All You Can Fly' pass

New flight membership plan offers unlimited flights - with certain limitations.

Wizz Air launches 'All You Can Fly' pass

Flight to Israel lands in Cyprus before returning to Germany

Lufthansa flight scheduled to land in Israel reroutes to Cyprus after crew refuses to fly to Tel Aviv.

Flight to Israel lands in Cyprus before returning to Germany

Mutliple airlines cancel flights to Lebanon

Lufthansa group, Middle East Airlines, and several other airlines cancel flights to Beirut for July 29, 30, due to fears of escalation following Hezbollah rocket attack on children in soccer field.

Mutliple airlines cancel flights to Lebanon

Revealed: Plane carrying Israelis landed in hostile country

Flydubai flight carrying Israelis on board makes unexpected landing in Pakistan, details still under investigation.

Revealed: Plane carrying Israelis landed in hostile country

Israel to require all visitors to apply for tourist visas

Travelers from visa-exempt countries will soon be required to request a visa or electronic travel approval before boarding a plane to Israel.

Israel to require all visitors to apply for tourist visas

Air Canada pauses flights to Israel, one week after resuming them

Air Canada ceases sale of tickets to Israel until the end of May, next flights to take off in June.

Air Canada pauses flights to Israel, one week after resuming them

Air Canada resumes flights to Israel

In first since October, leading Canadian airline to resume flights between Canada and Israel.

Air Canada resumes flights to Israel

El Al competition returns:

Airline giant expected to return to Israel

United Airlines has informed the Israel Airports Authority that it will resume flights in early March 2024, after suspending Israel operations following the outbreak of war.

Airline giant expected to return to Israel

El Al ends flights to two more destinations

El Al announces: Flights to Dublin, Marrakesh, will not restart ahead of summer tourist season.

El Al ends flights to two more destinations

Lufthansa to resume flights to Israel

Lufthansa Group announces it will renew flights to Israel, beginning in January.

Lufthansa to resume flights to Israel

Modern Israel: Cities of the Future and Travel Innovation

For all of Israel's history, there are still plenty of places attuned to the modern world for you to visit.

Modern Israel: Cities of the Future and Travel Innovation

Fuerteventura Travel Guide

Places to Visit on the Volcanic Island

Fuerteventura Travel Guide

Fuerteventura Travel Guide

Places to Visit on the Volcanic Island

Fuerteventura Travel Guide

Aviation Authority:

These are the airlines currently flying out of Tel Aviv

Civil Aviation Authority publishes list of airlines flying in and out of Israel despite war with Hamas.

These are the airlines currently flying out of Tel Aviv

Israelis love to travel

Israelis love to travel. In fact, Israel has one of the highest rates of passport ownership in the world.

Israelis love to travel

In first: Direct flight from Israel to Hanoi, Vietnam

Economy Min. Barkat announces: Electronic instead of print visas to travel to Vietnam, direct flight routes to launch this year.

In first: Direct flight from Israel to Hanoi, Vietnam

American Jew living in Greenland says it's 'the garden of Eden'

The only Jew in remote Greenland sometimes feels like ‘the last person on earth.’

American Jew living in Greenland says it's 'the garden of Eden'

After four years, Haifa airport resumes international operations

First direct flight from Haifa to Cyprus takes off after 4 years during which the airport did not operate international commercial flights.

After four years, Haifa airport resumes international operations

Israel examining canceling flights to Sharm El-Sheikh

Direct flights began over a year ago, in a step aimed at warming relations between Israel and Egypt and encouraging tourism.

Israel examining canceling flights to Sharm El-Sheikh

Beginning in June: Direct flights from Haifa to Cyprus

First flight expected to take off on June 22, with route operating until after fall holidays.

Beginning in June: Direct flights from Haifa to Cyprus

What you need to know

Travel sentiment is recovering. Is the industry ready for that?

People who have been stuck in their places of residence during the pandemic can't wait to travel after spending so long at home.

Travel sentiment is recovering. Is the industry ready for that?

Korean Air to operate flights to Israel

Korean Air, which ceased flights to Israel at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, plans to restart route, flying three times a week.

Korean Air to operate flights to Israel

El Al considering direct flights to Australia

Flight from Tel Aviv to Melbourne would enable Australian Jews and tourists to more easily visit Israel, cutting down 24-hr travel time.

El Al considering direct flights to Australia

Surprise strike forces Arkia to cancel flights

Pilots strike amid claims that salary negotiations are not moving forward as they would like; Arkia apologizes to passengers.

Surprise strike forces Arkia to cancel flights

Israel publishes travel warning to Ukraine

'Security situation is volatile, presents a real and immediate danger to life,' Foreign Ministry warns.

Israel publishes travel warning to Ukraine

Passengers to be allowed to check in from Haifa

Long lines at Ben Gurion? El Al passengers flying to certain locations will be able to check in from Haifa's airport - starting next week.

Passengers to be allowed to check in from Haifa

Due to manpower shortage:

Passengers disembark over an hour after landing

Passengers arriving from Poland, Turkey, wait to disembark due to manpower shortage at the airport.

Passengers disembark over an hour after landing

US to lift negative COVID test requirement for air travelers

Measure removed after determination it was no longer necessary in order to help ailing tourism industry.

US to lift negative COVID test requirement for air travelers

At Ben Gurion Airport, the coronavirus crisis hasn't ended yet

Delays in baggage loading and a severe lack of manpower are making it difficult for Israel's main airport to get back on its feet.

At Ben Gurion Airport, the coronavirus crisis hasn't ended yet

Federal judge lifts CDC air travel, transportation mask mandate

Judge strikes down mandate after ruling that it was not lawfully implemented by the CDC.

Federal judge lifts CDC air travel, transportation mask mandate

'Tourists afraid to come to Israel' because of terror attacks

Sources in Israel's tourism industry say many foreigners inquiring about cancellations following series of terror attacks in Israeli cities.

'Tourists afraid to come to Israel' because of terror attacks

Cost of coronavirus tests for incoming travelers to drop

Significant savings on the horizon for those arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport, Health Min. Horowitz promises.

Cost of coronavirus tests for incoming travelers to drop