Israel has so many beautiful cities on the Mediterranean coast that you may wish to visit all of them. One of them Ashkelon. This coastal city in Israel’s Southern District lies 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Tel Aviv and 13 kilometers (8 miles) north of the border with the Palestinian enclave … Read more
Have you ever thought about why buy a home in Israel? It is particularly important for Jews who live in different areas of the world and plan to purchase property in Israel. Here we have gathered three top reasons that can motivate you as a foreign Jew to invest in Israel, including … Read more
Bethlehem, a city located 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) south of Jerusalem, holds great significance to Christians of various denominations around the world, as it is the birthplace of Jesus Christ. An estimated one million foreign tourists and pilgrims visit Bethlehem each year. Many foreign Christians make their visits and pilgrimages to Bethlehem, … Read more
Israel has definitely gone a long way since it declared its independence in 1948. It has grown to become a strong, prosperous, and powerful nation today. We all know the story of Israel as a startup nation, with its incredible innovation and technical feats spreading to great lengths. Or Israel as having … Read more
Haifa is a beautiful port city that never fails to fascinate tourists and locals alike. When in Haifa, one of the things you should not definitely miss is taking a walk in one of its historic neighborhoods, the German Colony. The German Colony, or HaMoshava HaGermanit in Hebrew, was established in 1868 … Read more
Israel is located on the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea, and it has one of the most advanced economies in the world. The economy of Israel is characterized by high standards of living, modern infrastructure, and high technology. Its developed economy gives it a beneficial spot in the world economy. Its … Read more
People travel to different places for different reasons. When it comes to Israel, a major reason people travel to the country is for religious purposes. Israel is a key country in the Christian faith and most of the biblical stories centres around Israel. Hence, Christians all over the world wish to visit Israel to … Read more
In January 1986, two brothers, Moshe and Yuval Lufan who were members of neighboring Kibbutz Ginosar, discovered the wreck of a 2,000-year-old ancient fishing boat lying in the mud of the Sea of Galilee. The brothers were avid amateur archaeologists with a knack for discovering artifacts from Israeli’s past. The boat was … Read more
Some of the most frequently asked questions by first time visitors are: “How will the Sabbath or Shabbat or Saturday impact my trip to Israel?” “What happens?” “Can I move around?” “What will I be able to do?” This is a short guide to help and to put things in context about … Read more