Tel Aviv is the synonym for an international city in the midst of the Middle East; a 24/7 scene of hustle and bustle. Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel, next to only Jerusalem- the country’s Capital. Tel Aviv combines Hi tech, industry, commerce and culture together with a…
Category: Central Israel
Accomodation
Exclusive Accommodation in Israel
Throughout recent years, exclusive accommodations have begun flourishing in Israel. Be it Spa Hotels; Luxury Hotels; small cabins (secluded or not) in rural places- “Zimmer” in Hebrew slang, or other Boutique places – all offer a taste of the exquisite. Some are based on ancient homes and houses, some are…
A taste of Israel
Snow in Israel
Israel is covered in white! The country has been swept in a unique weather system that has brought snow, hail and much rain, to a usually warm country, in December 2013. Aside the beauty of the scenery; the children playing outside in the snow (and the closed schools…), many houses…
Central Israel
Tzova/Tzuba
Tzova, also known as “Tzuba”, is a kibbutz near Jerusalem situated in the Judean Hills. Ancient Tzova is named “Tel-Tsova”, nowadays an archaeological site of the Jewish settlement in the days of King David , based on the Bible (Samuel). In 1170 it had been built into a Crusader fortress,…
Central Israel
Ein Karem
Ein Karen is a small community in the outskirts of Jerusalem; it is an important place, mainly due to two reasons: The first is that John the Baptist is believed to have been born in Ein Karem. The second is that tradition has it that the stones that had built…
Central Israel
Jesus’ Crucifixion and burial
Jesus’ crucifixion is described in all four gospels. After the trial, Jesus was required to carry his cross; the route is believed to be the Via Dolorosa, in Jerusalem. On the top if the cross an inscription was carved with the words: “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews”. After…
Central Israel
Bethlehem
Bethlehem is an important site in all three religions that represent the land of Israel: Judaism, Islam and Christianity. The meaning of the name stems from the Hebrew and Arabic terms “House of Bread”. The city is located south of Jerusalem, Further to the 1995 Israeli- Palestinian Internal agreements; it…