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  • The stage for Jean-Michel Jarre's concert atop Masada, April 2, 2017.
    The stage for Jean-Michel Jarre's concert atop Masada, April 2, 2017.
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    A Concert at Masada for the Shrinking Dead Sea

    French musician Jean-Michel Jarre is calling attention to environmental policies that may damage the Earth’s most treasured sites

    byZoë Miller
  • A tree at the Dead Sea near Ein Gedi, Israel, February 8, 2014.
    A tree at the Dead Sea near Ein Gedi, Israel, February 8, 2014.
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    Jewish Trees, Ranked

    For Tu B’Shevat, the 13 greatest trees in Jewish history, from the palm groves of Ein Gedi to a humongous, ancient sycamore in Netanya—and the burning bush

    byArmin Rosen
  • Sigalit Landau's 'Salt Bride'.
    Sigalit Landau's 'Salt Bride'.
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    An Israeli Artist Submerged a Black Gown in the Dead Sea for Two Years

    Sigalit Landau’s ‘Salt Bride,’ inspired by S. Ansky’s ‘The Dybbuk,’ is on display at London’s Marlborough Contemporary

    byJonathan Zalman
  • Hoosam Hallak and Alon Lior at the Dead Sea.(Nir Kafri)
    Hoosam Hallak and Alon Lior at the Dead Sea.(Nir Kafri)
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    Transforming the Dead Sea’s Salt Into a Gourmet Seasoning

    An Israeli company works with a Palestinian factory to create salt infused with flavors like rosemary, jalapeño, or red wine

    byDana Kessler
  • Martha Stewart (and iPhone) at the Dead Sea in 2011.(Getty)
    Martha Stewart (and iPhone) at the Dead Sea in 2011.(Getty)
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    Israel, Palestinians, Jordan Sign Water Deal

    Sure it’s not a land deal, but maybe we’re getting somewhere?

    byAdam Chandler
  • Nora Ephron in 2011.(Joe Corrigan/Stringer)
    Nora Ephron in 2011.(Joe Corrigan/Stringer)
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    Shomrim Allegations; Nora Ephron Bio Details

    Plus Red Sea-Dead Sea pipeline finally happening, and more in the news

    byStephanie Butnick
  • The drying of the Dead Sea is visible in this photograph taken last week.(Menahem Kahana/AFP/Getty Images)
    The drying of the Dead Sea is visible in this photograph taken last week.(Menahem Kahana/AFP/Getty Images)
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    Energy and Climate Reshape Israel’s ’Hood

    And the Dead Sea experiences shrinkage

    byMarc Tracy
  • The Dead Sea, photographed from the space shuttle Endeavour last month.(NASA via Getty Images)
    The Dead Sea, photographed from the space shuttle Endeavour last month.(NASA via Getty Images)
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    Dead Sea Could Be a New Wonder

    Except that humans are destroying it

    bySara Ivry
  • A sign warning of muddy soil is seen near Ein Gedi on the retreating shores of the Dead Sea on September 10, 2008.(JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images.)
    A sign warning of muddy soil is seen near Ein Gedi on the retreating shores of the Dead Sea on September 10, 2008.(JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images.)
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    Troubled Water

    Is pumping water into the Dead Sea saving or destroying it?

    byDaniella Cheslow
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