The Valley of Tears was the scene of one of the most important battles of the Yom Kippur War. In general terms Israel was taken by surprise at the outset of the 1973 Yom Kippur War (also known as the “Valley of Tears Battle”), having ignored or misinterpreted much of the intelligence … Read more
Israeli Air Force (IAF) Museum – Introduction The Israeli Air Force Museum (IAF Museum) is located on the outskirts of Beer Sheva on the edge of the Chatzerim (Hatzerim) Air Force Base. The Israeli Air Force Museum is located in the open expanse of the desert at the Chatzerim Air Force Base. … Read more
For seasoned visitors and residents alike the Hurva was for many years one of the icons of the Old City of Jerusalem. A solitary arch reached into the sky near the main square in the Jewish Quarter. The Hurva synagogue itself was built in the early 18th century but was destroyed in … Read more
Eilat is Israel’s southernmost city. As it is a busy port and a popular resort, it focuses on allowing tourists to relax, unwind enjoying the sun and the sea. Eilat’s main attraction is its glimmering sea, which contains some of the world’s best marine life. The Red Sea alone is one of … Read more
The Banias is the term referring to an ancient site that was built around a spring which was once associated with Pan, the Greek god of the wild, the shepherds and the flocks, nature and rustic music. The name “Banias” itself is associated with the pre-Hellenistic Greek god, who is also variously … Read more
The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. It is located in the Malha neighborhood, where Malha Mall (the biggest mall in Jerusalem) is also located nearby. The zoo has been re-named as the Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem, but most people still call … Read more
Eilat, located at the very southern tip of Israel, can be reached by air and also by road through the Negev desert. The straight drive will take around 4-5 hours from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. The distance is not huge (300-350 Km), but, the main roads are not great and there is … Read more
The tell (or archaeological mound) of the ancient city of Megiddo hold in its slopes at least 25 layers of human civilization and its origins date back to the Neolithic period. Situated on a hilltop, above an abundant spring, adjacent the fertile plains of the Jezreel Valley and at the crossroads of … Read more
Like many other big cities in the world, being in Jerusalem can be quite stressful. Fortunately, you can find many ways and places to relax, unwind, and put all your cares away for the moment. Here are some ideas for things to help you Relax in Jerusalem (in no particular order) Have … Read more
Major Jewish Festivals in Israel Just like in many other countries, Israel has many different holidays scattered throughout the year. In Israel, these holidays (or Jewish Festivals or Chagim) are based on the Hebrew calendar. For many visitors, the holidays come as a surprise (as they are often not coordinated with holidays … Read more