Since the war with Hamas erupted so unexpectedly and savagely early on Saturday morning, killing over 1,200 Israelis, wounding another 3,000, and with 150 taken hostage, we have been flooded here at ISRAEL21c by a stream of thoughts, prayers and good wishes from our readers. I can’t tell you how heartening this has been. Read more » »

When our first grandson was born a little over a year ago, hiking in Israel suddenly required a new approach. Eventually, we hope little Ilai will be a trail maven on his own two feet or comfortably ensconced in his baby hiking backpack. Read more » »