Museums show you things, and sometimes let you handle things, which demonstrate a certain subject or era. Living history museums, on the other hand, invite you to immerse yourself in…
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6 fabulous museums to experience Israeli history first hand
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Tel Hazor | Head of All the Kingdoms
“And Joshua at that time turned back and took Hazor and smote the king thereof with the sword, for Hazor beforetime was the head of all those kingdoms.” – Joshua…
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Israel is a country known for many things but one of the highlights that the country offers is its natural hot springs. If you don’t know what they are, here’s…
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The newly-constructed Ethan and Marla Davidson Exhibition and Virtual Reconstruction Center is situated at the entrance to the Jerusalem Archaeological Park, one of the largest, most significant archaeological sites in…
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HaMakhtesh HaGadol HaMakhtesh HaGadol (The Big Crater) is located near Yeruham in Israel’s Negev desert. The Hebrew word makhtesh means “mortar grinder”. The Big Crater got its misleading name in the days…
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The Israeli Air Force Museum is one of the must-see attractions in the BeerSheba / Negev desert area – and it’s no surprise this plane-packed museum is a huge hit on Independence Day! The…
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Ein Gedi: one of Israel’s amazing desert wonders
If you’re looking to explore some of Israel’s amazing desert sights and sounds, then a stopover at Ein Gedi is a must! Nestled between the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea, this…
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As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore. – Psalm 125:2 Take a breather from the city by getting out to see the…
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Caesarea: Port City With a History of Beauty and Faith
One of Israel’s most beautiful and historic port cities, Caesarea was named after Caesar Augustus and was home to a magnificent theater, bustling harbor, and ancient sporting events. This ancient…
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Ask Hagit Gal why 2011 was the year historic Timna Park got earmarked for a multimillion-dollar facelift, and she chuckles. The park’s story began 6,000 years ago, when the world’s first copper…
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Open-air markets, known to Israelis as “the shuk,” are the cornerstone of the Israeli lifestyle. Israelis are drawn to the high quality, cheap prices and lively interactions as they choose fresh seasonal…
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Museums show you things, and sometimes let you handle things, which demonstrate a certain subject or era. Living history museums, on the other hand, invite you to immerse yourself in…
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Night hiking in Israel when the moon is full has many advantages and romantic qualities, the most basic of which is the convenient combination of cooler nighttime temperatures and maximum…
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Sound and light transforms Old City of Jerusalem
It was always stunning, but now the Night Spectacular sound-and-light show at the Jerusalem Tower of David Museum has become even more so. The museum, in the Old City of…
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You don’t have to go to Switzerland to have a sublime chocolate experience. Right here in Israel, gourmet chocolatiers invite you to get your hands around the sweet silky stuff of pralines,…