EL AL | Atmosphere

The Dir Balak goat farm, Kfar Ruppin Cheesemaking workshops and guided tours Goat herder and cheesemaker Ile Shevach launched an educational program for primary school children here at her goat farm, “Dir Balak”, while her husband Tzachi manages a coffee cart where visitors can enjoy the wonderful artisan cheeses he makes, as well as fresh salads, pastries, and sandwiches. The couple has also recently launched an agritourism business on the farm, offering guided tours of the area and cheesemaking workshops – a special experience inviting participants to not only discover the cheesemaking process, but also go out pasturing with the goat herd. @dir.balak_kr YomYom Ceramics, Kfar Ruppin Ceramics workshops Yossi Malka Yakir used to be a fashion designer before moving to Kibbutz Kfar Ruppin where he opened a ceramics studio in what used to be the kibbutz chicken coop. He named his studio YomYom, (“day by day” in Hebrew), “to remember to create his designs with renewed passion every single day”, he explains. Yakir creates minimalistic clean-lined tableware inspired by nature designed to beautify everyday life and add meaning and value to the home. Yakir also leads workshops during which he serves light refreshments – a chance to not only get creative but also enjoy the beautiful greenery of the kibbutz. yomyomceramic.co.il Gan Garoo, Nir David Kangaroos, by day and by night The Australian Garden is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a whole host of activities and

The Emek HaMaayanot park

The Kfar Ruppin Trail

Natural Spring at Emek HaMaayanot The Dir Balak goat farm

Photos: Ariela Aflalo

16 ATMOSPHERE MARCH 2026