Feeling adventurous? These are the hidden springs in Israel that are waiting just for you
Throughout Judea and Samaria, a series of wading corners and pastoral pools have been built in the last two years, dedicated to the memory of IDF fallen soldiers and victims of hostilities. Get the guide for a refreshing dip with added value.
The heavy summer heat sends us all looking for a cool refuge, but this year you don't have to crowd onto busy beaches or in water parks. In recent years, a series of spectacular spots have been revealed throughout Judea and Samaria: clear springs, wading pools, and pastoral pools that have been made accessible to the general public. Behind every water point hides a moving story of commemoration, community, and a deep connection to the land. We have prepared a short guide for you that will help you choose where to take a dip during your upcoming vacation.
In Tapuach, you will find the Oria Spring, a refreshing complex built by teenagers in memory of Oria Hartum, who was murdered in a terror attack. Pools and a pampering coffee cart await you there. In the northern Samaria, the Yehuda Springs were inaugurated in memory of Yehuda Shmuel Sherman. It is a natural spring with storage pools and a magical tunnel. In Givat Ze'ev, the Uriel Spring awaits you, dedicated to Uriel Baruch, one of those murdered at the Nova festival; the spring is carved into the rock and wrapped in a picturesque grape pergola.
In Binyamin, the Shepherds' Pool is hidden near Ein Samia, which was renovated in memory of Harel Masood and Nachman Mordoff, and a great coffee cart operates next to the cool water. For those looking for challenges, Ein Jahir in the Jordan Valley offers a hidden layer spring that requires a short walk and rewards you with a beautiful pool. In Tekoa, you will find the Prophets' Pool, a perfect, shallow infinity pool overlooking the open wadi and the Judean Desert.
In Karmei Tzur, the Sons' Spring was recently established, offering wading pools facing a stunning vineyard view. In the southern Hebron Hills, a new pool was inaugurated this week near the Makne Yehuda farm, and in Adoraim, the Yedidya Well is hidden, a covered and deep water well dedicated to the memory of Yedidya Lev, who fell in Gaza, and offers a refreshing, cool, and unique bathing experience for the whole family.
