Modern Jaffa is part of the city of Tel-Aviv. Old Jaffa used to be an ancient port/harbor, connected to Biblical times as well as to the Prophet Jonah. The city had known many conquerors, Medieval, Ottoman, Modern, Christian, Muslim or Jewish. Relics have endured throughout time in its stones, buildings…
Category: General
Caesarea view
Caesarea is a national park on the Israeli coastline, between the cities of Haifa and Tel-Aviv. The ancient Caesarea harbor had been built by King Herod the Great arout 25–12 BCE. The city has –then- been inhabited by Romans and later by Byzantines; based on the current conquerors of the…
Jerusalem view
For more than 3,000 years, the Jewish people have looked up to Jerusalem as their spiritual, historical and political capital. The city is a holy city to the three major religions— Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The city is located in the Judean Mountains near the Dead Sea. The Jewish story…
Haifa view
The city of Haifa is the municipal heart of the north of Israel. It is the largest city in the north and is built on the slopes of mount Karmel. Haifa is known for being a major harbor town of Israel, one of the most important gates to the country….
Tel-Aviv view
Tel-Aviv is the 2nd largest city in the state of Israel. It is often referred to “the city that never sleeps” as it contains a variety of sightseeing; many restaurants and a wide range of nightlife. its Skyscrapers are well-known, too. The city that had been established in 1909, lies…
The Jewish Mezuzah
A Mezuzah that is mounted on the doorstep portrays that this home is Jewish. The meaning of it stands to remind man that there is an important connection between God and man, and that this is the heritage of the Jewish people. The actual Hebrew word Mezuzah translates as “doorpost”….
Hamat Gader
Hamat Gader is a unique place in the north of Israel. It contains several aspects that are, each at its own worth, outstanding. The name’s meaning is “Hot springs of Gadara”. It is located is in the Yarmuk valley, east of the Sea of Galilee. It is also based on…
The Hula Valley Natural Reserve
The Hula Valley is a unique region in northern Israel. It is a major stopover for migrating birds – throughout the Syrian-African Rift stretching in between Europe, Africa and the near east. Originally, the Hula had been a swamp. It had caused much illness to its inhabitants and had brought…
Events during Passover Holiday 2014
Pessach – the Jewish Passover- is approaching; it will be celebrated this year on April 14-21. As it is a school holiday, many attractions are offered throughout the country,mainly to children/ families. Here are some interesting ones: What games did our parents play with? A live-exhibition at the David Tower…
Tel-Aviv Skyscrapers
Tel-Aviv is a modern city; in recent years tall buildings have been built and occupied at the heart of the city; most of them are for business usage and some, of recent- for accommodation. The symbol of Tel-Aviv is the compound called: “Azrieli Towers”, near the main central train station,…