Explore Israel With These Activities

Play “matkot” or beach paddle ball – it’s one of the most popular recreational sports in Israel. You don’t need a beach to play either, just a paddle set from your local sporting goods or toy store, and a friend.

Israel has the highest number of academics per capita in the world! Exercise your brain by trying a science experiment based on Israel’s Dead Sea. Place an egg in a glass of water, slowly start adding salt. Keep adding until the egg floats to the top – what makes that happen?

Did you know that Israelis eat watermelon with feta cheese? This is one of the most popular summer treats served in the best beach-side cafés in Tel Aviv. Enjoy this popular Israeli treat by combining cubed watermelon with sliced feta, sprinkle with salt, and enjoy! You can also make the recipe below:

Bring a little bit of Israel into your home by turning store bought American hummous into real Israeli hummous. Scroll down for the recipe.

Hummous

• One container of your favorite store bought hummus
• ¼ cup cold pressed olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Extra olive oil, paprika, and zaatar for garnish
• Fresh pita

• Empty one container of your favorite store bought hummus into a shallow round dish.
• Add ¼ cup cold pressed olive oil, and mix until smooth.
• Add 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp garlic powder, and mix until smooth.
• Smooth the hummus with the back of a spoon.
• Drizzle olive oil, paprika, and zaatar over the top for garnish.
• Warm up your fresh pita and dig in!