Water workers unearth Israel’s oldest city gate. Workers chanced upon the oldest city gate in Israel during excavations to lay a new water pipe. The stone and mudbrick structure formed…
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Water Workers Unearth Israel’s Oldest City Gate
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Giza Pyramids | Where Mummies Come Alive
No one likes pyramid schemes—except for the ruling class in ancient Egypt who some 4,000 years ago constructed colossal pyramids to house their mummified pharaohs in preparation for their journey…
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Schoolgirl unearths ancient ‘magical mirror’ in Israel
Aviv Weizman, 17, was taking part in an archeological dig at the ancient site of Usha when she discovered the 1,500-year-old object. A teenager from northern Israel recently made the…
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THE SECRET URBAN PIAZZA THAT’S BECOME A TEL AVIV LANDMARK
A former parking lot has evolved into a pedestrian oasis complete with cafes, restaurants, vintage market and ecological pond. Strolling down a few of Tel Aviv’s most bustling central streets,…
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Akko (Acre)
Nestled on Israel’s northern coast, just above Tel Aviv, the ancient port city of Acre (or as the locals call it, Akko) is one of the world’s oldest cities and…
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10 Ways to Enjoy the Israeli Outdoors, Even in a Heatwave
You can venture outside when the temperatures soar – just make sure to involve an iced drink, a cave or two and sprinklers in your day. Israel, in case you…
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The 3 slang words you’ll use the most when visiting Israel
If you want your trip to be ‘achla,’ substitute ‘sababa’ for ‘okay’ and get your fellow travelers moving with a rousing cry of ‘yalla!’ All the slang you’ll need in Israel…
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Jaffa (Biblical Joppa or in Hebrew Yafo)
Long considered the oldest seaport in the world, the city of Jaffa is often overlooked as simply the older sister of its larger neighbor Tel Aviv, but it’s much more…
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10 WAYS TO HELP SOCIETY ON YOUR HOLIDAY IN ISRAEL
Along with seeing the sights, why not use your vacation time to connect with Israelis working to make the world a better place? Tikkun olam, the Jewish value of “repairing…
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WHO AND HOW TO TIP ON YOUR NEXT TRIP TO ISRAEL
From hairdressers and taxi drivers to bartenders and housekeepers, tipping is always a minefield. Here are our top tips for tipping in Israel. Tipping, it appears, is a hot-potato issue…
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DISCOVER ISRAEL’S 9 BEAUTIFUL WORLD HERITAGE SITES
A massive graveyard, a desert fortress and the city of Tel Aviv are all on the prestigious list of heritage sites important to humanity. It’s no secret that Israel is…
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Diver finds treasures from ancient shipwreck
Fourty-four tons of 1,800-year-old marble artifacts, carried in a merchant ship that was shipwrecked in a storm, uncovered off coast of Israel. A few weeks ago, an Israeli man contacted…
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Ephesus / A Hotbed of Early Christianity
Anyone into time travel will want to visit the ancient city of Ephesus. Turn back the clock in the present-day Selcuk, a town near Izmir, in western Turkey. This once-cosmopolitan…
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16 Family-Friendly Hotels in Israel
Bringing the kids on a trip to the holy land? These hotels will keep them entertained and comfortable throughout their stay. Planning a family vacation to Israel? Well, it’s not…
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Top 32 things to do with kids in Israel in the summer
Our updated list is a must-have for anyone bringing kids to Israel this summer. We aim to help you keep children of all ages entertained, educated and cool during your…