The Reservation is situated in between the cities of Netanya and Herzliya, in the center of Israel. Archaeologically wise, the loophole, which is the heart of the reservation, is estimated to have surfaced in the 19th century BC (the Bronze Age) and was further extended during the Roman siege. The…
Category: Central Israel
Central Israel
Beit-Guvrin National Park
The Park is a national park, situated in central Israel, stretching over as large area, including many important caves and archaeological ruins. Its highest place is called Maresha hill. The area is covered by soft chalk layers that have enabled the creation of many burial caves throughout history. The caves…
Central Israel
Mount of Beatitudes
Mount Naum is over looking the Sea of Galilee. Further to Christian tradition, the Mount of Beatitudes is the place where Jesus held one of his most important sermons (on the mountain; Mt 5, Lk 6:20) to the people who gathered to listen to him. This sermon contains nine verses, each starting with…
Central Israel
The Yarkon National Park
The Yarkon National Park was originally designed in 1969 and opened to the public in 1973. The park includes approximately 3250 acres of flora and fauna The Park was later named: “Ganei-Yehoshua” to commemorate Yehoshua Rabinovich, Mayor of Tel-Aviv city between the years 1969-1974. The National Park includes six sets…
Central Israel
Tel-Afek National Park
Tel-Afek is part of the Yarkon National Park which is located in the east of the city of Petah-Tikva, and west of Kafr-Qassem and Rosh-Ha’ayin. Tel-Afek is also known as “Antipatris”; and includes an Ottoman Fortress. The Fortress was part of a city that had been by Herod in the…
Central Israel
Jaffa
Modern Jaffa is part of the city of Tel-Aviv. It used to be an ancient port/harbor, connected to Biblical times as well as to the Prophet Jonah. Various legends aim to explain the origins of the name, whether be it Jopa- the daughter of the God of Wind, or connected…
Central Israel
A Zoological Center, “The Safari”
The Safari in Ramat-Gan is a unique reservation at which animals of all kinds roam free of cages. It is also called the “Zoological Center Tel Aviv – Ramat Gan”, treating animals from overseas countries for ailments and for preservation. The word ‘Safari” means ‘journey’. Visitors enjoy the animals while…
Central Israel
Important sites in the Holy Land
Dear Traveler, We have gathered together some of the most sacred Christian sites that may be of importance to you, while traveling the Holy Land. We hope this serves your interests well. Via Dolorosa The meaning of Via Dolorosa, in Latin, is “Way of Grief” or “Way of Agony /Suffering”….
Central Israel
Ra’anana
Ra’anana is a beautiful city, located in the center of Israel; considered to be one of the most thriving and prosperous cities, some 15km from Tel Aviv. More specifically speaking, Ra’anana is located in the heart of the southern “Sharon Plain”, in central Israel with a population of nearly 70,000….
Central Israel
Jerusalem – a Holy city
Jerusalem, in Hebrew: “Yerushaláyim;” is the capital of the state of Israel and the largest city in the country. Jerusalem 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. In Judaism, Jerusalem is considered as…