People enjoy tiyulim (tours) in Israel because they offer a unique blend of nature, history, and culture that’s hard to find anywhere else. Whether hiking through the deserts of the Negev, exploring ancient archaeological sites, or walking scenic trails in the Galilee, each tiyul connects participants to the land and its rich story. Tiyulim are also a chance to spend quality time with family or friends, reflect spiritually, and experience Israel’s diverse landscapes in a personal and meaningful way. The sense of adventure, discovery, and connection makes tiyulim a beloved part of Israeli life.

Reaching retirement age marks a significant life transition, offering the opportunity to slow down, reflect, and enjoy the fruits of decades of work. It’s also a time to explore new interests, engage in community life, and prioritize well-being and personal fulfillment.

Israeli folk dancing is a joyful and unifying expression of Israeli culture, blending tradition, music, and movement into a communal art form that brings people together across generations.

Ashkelon National Park, located on Israel’s southern Mediterranean coast, is a remarkable blend of natural beauty and archaeological significance. The park covers an area of about 150 acres and includes one of the oldest known seaports in the world. Its cliffs, sand dunes, and open grassy areas offer scenic picnic spots and views of the sea, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The combination of lush greenery and ancient ruins creates a unique atmosphere that reflects thousands of years of continuous human settlement.

In 2011, Ashkelon’s then-mayor Beni Vaknin spearheaded new arts initiatives within the city’s community centers, launching the “Kedem-Ashkelon” theater project alongside citywide choir programs . Kedem-Ashkelon operates within local multipurpose centers (‘matnasim’), offering rehearsal spaces, administrative support, and stage equipment—ensuring grassroots theatrical activity has a professional home from which to grow.

A new program is being launched to help recently arrived residents integrate into the existing English-speaking community of Ashkelon.

Before you pack your beach chair and put on your bathing suit, it might be a good idea to check with the people on the famous Ashkelon Community WhatsApp Group to see what the flag is at the beach.

Ashkelon and the surrounding area have many amazing restaurants. With so many new residents and people visiting the city, we created a new section on the Ashkelon123 website for listings of restaurants and bakeries. Each listing has the address, hours and type of food served. You can sort the list by the cuisine, kosher status or ratings.

Yes, there is free parking for Ashkelon seniors! You must apply for a virtual tag in order to use it. Read how...

Anyone visiting Ashkelon over the short winter months will notice thousands of deciduous trees, with dried out bean pods, empty of almost all leaves. But by springtime, they explode in a blaze of color. With thousands of Flamboyant trees in Ashkelon, they transform the city into a color-filled landscape that is unique to Ashkelon.