Mateh Yehuda Regional Council allocates NIS 5 million to begin planning for new tourist attraction on scenic Ottoman-era rail route between capital and Beit Shemesh

Complex rescue operation with IDF's elite 669 unit takes five hours and includes employment of rope system, but effort proves insufficient in saving victim

Located in the heart of the Jerusalem forest, the scenic area is replete with trenches and ancient dovecotes marking its history from the times of King David to David Ben-Gurion

Sagi Ayalot never lost hope his friends would manage to call for help after 30-meter fall down snowy cliff in country's north; chopper finally spotted him on following morning

Remains of the city founded by rabbis fleeing Roman persecution in Judea were recently uncovered, revealing roads, stunning mosaic floors, ritual baths and oil and wine presses

Take a walk in the lush hills just outside Jerusalem, where structures of a kibbutz from pre-state Israel and an ancient Hasmonean fortress sit together among the wildflowers

Tzohar organization that aims to bridge gaps between religious and secular will offer weekend programming for hikers

Peretz Giladi, 72, trips while helping family in Amud Stream Nature Reserve; Giladi had sought ministerial permission to continue volunteering for rescue unit despite his age

'Angels & Tahina' and 'Aliya: Home. Hope. Reality' bring two Jerusalem families' experiences into sharp relief

From brilliantly blooming buds to scenic views and unusual and entertaining recreation areas, KKL-JNF's US Independence Park between Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh is not to be missed