Near Jerusalem
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Yad Kennedy (JFK Memorial)
Yad Kennedy (“Kennedy’s Memorial” in Hebrew) is one of the special spots just outside Jerusalem in the Jerusalem Forest. It…
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Beit Guvrin – The Underground Judea
Beit Guvrin National Park has a remarkable collection of man-made caves, many of which date back 2,200 years. Located in…
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Cycling in the Jerusalem Hills
An Introduction to Cycling in the Judean Hills The Judean Hills are just 40 minutes from Jerusalem (or 50 minutes…
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Emek Ha’Ela (Ela Valley)
Emek Ha’Ela Emek Ha’Ela (Ela Valley or Valley of Elah) lies along Route 375 – near its junction with Road…
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Ein Hemed National Park
About Ein Hemed Ein Hemed (or in Latin, “Aqua Bella,” which means “beautiful water”) is located just outside Jerusalem in…
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Kift Zuba
Zuba is a kibbutz in the Jerusalem Hills, that has turned itself into a family friendly entertainment mecca. Kift Zuba…
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Stalactite Cave
Who would have thought that there’s a natural formation — in this case, a stalactite cave — near a city…
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The Jerusalem Railway
One of the relaxing things to do near Jerusalem is to take the train. There are plans (and even some…
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Qasr al Yahud Baptism Site
Qasr al Yahud (The Jews’ Castle or Palace) is a site on the banks of the Jordan River not far…
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