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…
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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”….
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Masada Myth – a Desert Fortress
Masada (539 B.C -70 A.D) is an ancient fortress, built by King Herod, based on a high plateau in the desert, overlooking the Dead Sea. Masada was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. King Herod was known as the builder of Masada. The plateau’s natural defensive features (vertical…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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The Bible and the Jordan valley
Many Biblical stories are connected to the Jordan valley. Some relate to the geographical part that is today the land of Jordan; some relate to the Israeli part; some concern a specific part of the valley that was called “SUKKOT” –situated in the middle of the Jordan valley. As the area had…
Bands and Orchestra
The Rolling Stones- June 4, 2014
Israel is looking forward to the Rolling Stone’s visit- the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world – on June 4, 2014 at the Ha’yarkon Park in Tel Aviv. It’s going to be the group’s first appearance in Israel. The Rolling Stones are scheduled to perform on June 10…
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The north border
Up north, Israel borders with the state of Lebanon. As of year 2000 the UN have been residing at a peace-zone between the two countries. The UN had declared a “Blue Line” that had been recognized by both Lebanon and by Israel as the international border. It stretches between the…