Israeli understudy takes Carmen role on opening night at Masada

Published on June 12, 2012

An Israeli understudy for the role of Carmen, in the opera being performed at the foot of Masada, was thrust on stage opening night after the star lost her voice in the dry desert air.

Actors play doctor in Israel during week-long tour

By Hollywood Jew
Published on June 20, 2011

Masada National Park Destination: Desert

By Dikla Kadosh
Published on May 28, 2010

Israel’s Negev boasts a full itinerary of cool spots, unique experiences for adventurous travelers

Books: Shoah satire crosses line into nasty territory

By Michael J. Feuer
Published on September 8, 2007

Condescension and shame make a toxic combination. As I read "My Holocaust, "howling -- but aching -- through page after page of relentlessly acerbic comedy, I was reminded of Masada and the Grand Canyon and found myself wondering: what makes good satire?

Briefs: Milken High physics team thwarts safe crackers; Technion tops in Mayim Quest 2007

Published on June 28, 2007

Science and technology briefs.

Walking Through The Echoes of History

By Daniel Ulman
Published on April 5, 2007

It was 5 a.m. and there we were, 39 tired teenagers trudging up Masada's historic snake path.

First timer says: fly me to the Holy Land

By Dan Kacvinski
Published on March 15, 2007

The Jerusalem stone and glass terminals of Ben-Gurion Airport make for an almost cinematic experience. It was my first time in Israel, and the seemingly unrealistic quality of my journey was further compounded by running into Dr. Ruth Westheimer in the lobby of the Dan Tel Aviv

The Treasures on Top of the Mountain

By Lisa Alcalay Klug
Published on November 17, 2005

Masada, which represents a stronghold of Jewish courage and defiance, is among Israel's most visited sites. Located in the Judean Desert, adjacent to the Dead Sea, King Herod the Great built Masada 2,100 years ago as both his winter palace and a place where he would retreat in times of crisis.