An Introduction to Beit Shearim Located on the edge of the lower Galilee and 20 kilometers east of Haifa, Beit Shearim was the seat of the Sanhedrin and the home of many renowned rabbinic sages in the late 2nd century C.E. This Roman-era Jewish village thrived from the 1st century C.E. until … Read more
Yes, there is such a thing as a vegetarian and vegan village — so to vegetarian and vegan fans, rejoice! You can find that in Israel. Amirim (which means “treetop” in Hebrew) is an entirely vegetarian and vegan village located near Zefat. Located 650 meters (2,132 feet) above sea level on a … Read more
Gangaroo (or Gan Garoo) – It sounds like “kangaroo” and it’s a sort of wordplay that means the “Kangaroo Park.” Opened in 1996, it is run by the kibbutz Nir David and is a fully accredited zoo. An amazing park dedicated primarily to kangaroos, and more broadly, antipodean animals. The kangaroos are … Read more
Zefat (also known as Safed, Safad, or Zfat) in the Upper Galilee is Israel’s highest city (at an altitude of 2,790 feet or 850 meters) and probably its coldest. The hilltop city of Zefat embodies great charm and quirkiness. Steeped in Jewish heritage, Safed is the home of venerable ancient synagogues and a thriving … Read more
The Saar Waterfall or Saar Falls (also spelled as Sa’ar Falls) is a waterfall located in the Golan Heights. It is part of the Hermon Nature Reserve. Its size, beauty and accessibility make the Saar Waterfall one of the most beloved waterfalls in Israel. The “making” of the falls Like many waterfalls, … Read more
Akko (or variously Acre or Acco) While Akko’s history spans over 5,000 years, it is mainly the Crusader and Ottoman periods that stand out because of the way that they molded the city, both above and below ground. Acre’s rich history has meant that several cultures have played an important role – … Read more
Israel is located on one of the main bird migration routes and is a paradise for bird watchers with several observatories along the migration route along the Great Syrian African Rift Valley (Road 90 in modern language) in the Upper Galilee. The main observatory is on the Hula Lake (Agmon HaHula Reserve), … Read more
Historic Safed For travelers who are interested in exploring some of the history and cultural sites of Northern Israel, Safed — also known as “Tzfat,” “Tz’fat”, “Tsfat,” “Tzefat,” “Zfat” or “Zefat” — is a fascinating city. Safed’s history dates back to the times of the First Temple and Safed was mentioned by … Read more
Arbel, a moshav and also a mountain in Northern Israel, offers stunning views over the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) from this sheer cliff face. It offers views of Mount Hernon in the Golan Heights and trails to a cave-fortress. It is also the site of ruins of an ancient synagogue. The majestic … Read more
