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Canaanite city. The King of Taanach was defeated by Joshua
(Joshua 12:12). The city figures importantly in connection
with Deborah (Judges 5:19). A pillared building has been
found a cuneiform tablet in Ugaritic and an early Israelite
high place.
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8 miles north of Tiberias, is the location of the ruins
of the 4th century Church of the Multiplication of Loaves
and Fishes. A mosaic of two fish framing a bowl filled
with bread represents the site of Jesus' feeding of the
multitude at Tabgha. After the miracle, an altar was erected
on the site, followed by a church, which was destroyed
in 614. For more than 1,300 years the site remained hidden.
Today the mosaic is again on display.
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A Tel south of Haifa, identified with the town of Shikmonah
(Deuteronomy 1:1). Excavations revealed remains from the
10th and 9th centuries BCE.
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We
hope you enjoy your visit to the Tel Dan Reserve. Please
remember that the plants and animals are the permanent
residents of the reserve and we their temporary guests.
The rules of the reserve are designed to ensure that you
and future visitors will have a pleasant visit to Tel
Dan. There is a picnic area at the entrance to the reserve.
Eating and drinking are allowed only in the picnic area.
For your safety and comfort, please wear sensible walking
shoes when touring the reserve. The entire length of the
trail is rocky. Please stay on the marked trails. Do not
enter the river or rivulets. Bathing is permitted only
in the wading pool. Do not harm the flora, fauna, or landscape.
Do not pick the plants or take any out of the reserve.
Please keep the reserve clean. There are garbage cans
all along the hiking trails. No pets are allowed in the
reserve. The wardens will be happy to answer any questions
you might have and to advise you about your tour of the
Tel Dan Reserve. Visiting hours: January to December:
8:00 to 16:00 (entrance until 16:00). On Fridays and holiday
eves, the reserve closes one hour earlier. Telephone:
06-6951579.
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Settled
by members of the Shomer organization. The museum houses
equipment used at the time. Hours: 8am - 4pm. Tel: 06-6951333.
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Tel
Kadesh - Kadesh Naphtali
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About 22 miles north of Tiberias, was first occupied during
the Bronze and Iron Ages, then again in the Hellenistic
and Roman periods. In the Bible, Joshua names Kadesh as
a "city of refuge" for those who accidentally
cause the death of another (Joshua 20:7). According to
1 Maccabees 11:73, it was the site of a siege during the
rise of the Hasmoneans, and Josephus writes about Kadesh
in Antiquities of the Jews and The Jewish War. Past finds
include a house with objects strewn about the floor, apparently
abandoned during the battle between Jonathan the Hasmonean
and the Seleucid king Demetrius. Last season, excavators
discovered a cache of nearly 2,000 Hellenistic bullae
in the corner of an enormous building likely an administrative
archive. Also unearthed was destruction debris associated
with the battle between Jonathan and Demetrius.
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A resort town that gives the impression of having grown
while no one was looking. At night the main strip bustles
with cafes, music, street musicians and eateries. Tiberias,
one of the four holy cities of Judaism, was also home
of the second largest spa in the Roman Empire was found
in Tiberias. Today a new spa stands close by. Also nearby
is an alligator park-a must-see for children. Tiberias
is a good base for excursions to Capernaum, home of Jesus'
disciple, Peter, and is just two miles from where he delivered
the Sermon on the Mount. Tiberias A 2000 year old town
in Lower-Galilee on the shore of Lake Kinneret. It is
one of the four Holy Cities of the Jews, built in the
years 17-22 CE by Herod Antipas and named after the Roman
emperor Tiberius. It was an important spiritual center
in Mishnaic and Talmudic times and the Sanhedrin moved
there from Tsippori. The Jerusalem Talmud was signed there.
Tiberias was considered the capital of Galilee and was
an important Jewish center, a place of sages and poets
and of the creators of the Tiberian "NIKUD"
(Hebrew vowel symbols - mainly below the fine, as now
in use). Conquered and reconquered throughout the centuries,
until 1560 CE, Sultan Suliman the Magnificent presented
the city to Don Yossef Nassi, who rebuilt it and planned
to establish an independent Jewish center. Unfortunately
the plan was not carried out because of disturbances from
Arabs and Turks. In 1777 CE Hassidim from Europe settled
there and later the town grew.
Places of interest: Hamrei Tveria to the south with healing
hot springs, which were known for their special powers
of healing. They are in use today, A museum of the history
of the spa. Tombs of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess, of Maimonides
(the Rambam), of Rabbi Akiva; Excavations of ancient sites
from the Canaanite, Biblical, Roman and Byzantine periods;
remains of large 5th century synagogues also lie here.
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Tikotin
Museum of Japanese Art
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Located
at 89 Hanassi Ave., Haifa. Open Sun., Mon., Wed., Thurs.
from 10am - 4pm; Tues. from 4pm - 7pm; Fri. and holidays
from 10am - 1pm; and Sat. from 10am - 2pm. Tel: 04-8383554.
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Is located between Mt. Carmel and the sea at the foot
of the Carmel, en route to Haifa on the old Haifa-Tel
Aviv road. Founded in 1949, Tirat-Carmel became a local
council in 1951 and was officially recognized as a city
in September 1992. Tirat-HaCarmel's rapid development
during the past few years has been enhanced by its sensational
landscapes, clear, pollution-free air and excellent geographical
location. The city, which includes 20,000 inhabitants
of varied cultural backgrounds, makes Tirat-HaCarmel an
example of harmonious coexistence. The city population
is projected to double with the construction of 3,500
new housing units once additional land is incorporated
into the city.
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Moshav in Lower-Galilee, north-west of Nazareth, named
after the ancient city of Tsippod, which was first mentioned
in connection with the war fought nearby by Alexander
Yannai (103 BCE). In the time of Herod Antipas it was
the capital of Galilee and the seat of the lower court
of the Sanhedrin. It subsequently was a center of the
rebellion, which broke out after Herod's death. After
the destruction of the Second Temple, many Jews from Jerusalem
settled them, and it became a seat of the Kohanim. Rabbi
Yehuda Hanassi brought over the Sanhedrin from Belt Shearim
to Tsippori, where he also finished the codification of
the Mishna and where he died. There are remains of two
large synagogues and of a Roman Theater and water system.
Also excavated was a large and magnificent graveyard of
the Mishnaic and Talmudic period with 40 burial caves.
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Is
situated on the bank of the Jordan River at the point
where it leaves the Sea 0f Galilee. This serenely beautiful
baptismal site, operated by members of Kibbutz Kinneret,
is open all year round. If you are a Christian you MUST
visit Yardenit.
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Arab village in Lower Galilee, 1 km. Southwest of Nazareth
(mentioned in the Bible). Near the church of a modem village.
Ruins of a 4th century synagogue with a mosaic floor,
symbols of the Tribes of Israel. Image of a branched Menorah
in the church.
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The
Yehiam fortress is an interesting example of how people
of different eras used the same site for similar purposes.
Here we have the remains of Crusader and Ottoman fortresses,
which were built on the ruins of Roman and Byzantine structures.
The fortress has not yet been studied in depth. The earliest
remains found here are those of a Roman fort and a Byzantine
farm or monastery, situated southeast of the main building.
The building is an impressive Crusader fort, named 'Judin'
by the Arabs. It is situated only 10 km south of another
well known Crusader castle called 'Montfort. Judin was
a fortified farm, which served as an agricultural settlement.
The tower, which stands in the center and which differs
from all others, was the eastern Crusader tower. Other
Crusader elements found here are an elongated vault, west
of the tower, and a stone wall, which formed the northern
edge of the vault. A three story building with a system
of vaults, and a wall with loop-holes through which arrows
could be shot, are also Crusader remains. A significant
strengthening of the fortifications was effected in 1208,
when the Crusader king allotted the farm to members of
the German Order of Teutonic Nights, but it was not enough
to stem the rising Moslem tide. In 1265, the Mammeluke
Sultan, Baybars, conquered the fortress and destroyed
it. Although he left only a skeleton of broken down walls,
parts of towers and roofless rooms, the ruins attest to
the strength of the original structure. About 500 years
later the site became the stronghold of the local ruler,
Sheik Mahd eI-Hussein, who rebuilt parts of the fortress.
In 1738 it was taken over by Dahr eI-Ommar, a Bedouin
sheik that gained control over the Galilee. The main structures
in the ruins date to this time. About two years before
the State of Israel was declared, in November 1948, Kibbutz
Yehiam was established near Judin. It was named after
Yehiam Weitz, a soldier of the "Palmach", who was killed
in the action, which blew up the Akhziv bridges during
the British Mandatory period. The founders used the ruins
of the fortress as their first temporary shelter. Kibbutz
Yehiam was besieged in the War of Independence. One of
the convoys sent from Naharya to relieve it was attacked
near Kabri, on 27 March 1948, and half of the members
of the convoy were killed. The kibbutz withstood the enemy
attacks, holding out until the whole of Western Galilee
was liberated, in May 1948. The National Parks Authority
has reconstructed parts of the fortress and cleared the
site in preparation for viewing by the public. Approach
Roads: The Park is situated near Kibbutz Yehiam, and can
be reached from the Nahariya-Ma'alot Road, veering southeast
from Road number '9 to Road number 8833.
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A
number of perennials streams flow through Yehudiyya reserve
Nahal Meshushim, Nahal Zawitan, Nahal Yehudiyya and Nahal
Daliyyot. The streams of the reserve are beautiful and
each one of them hides another gem: Meshushim pond in
Nahal Meshushim, 'En Netef (a dripping spring) in Nahal
Zawitan and the Gamla Waterfall, the highest waterfall
in Israel, in Nahal Gamla (the northern branch of Nahal
Daliyyot). Typical for this reserve, the largest of all
reserves in the Golan 66 km2 (165,000 acres), is its "park-forest"
- a sparsely wooded Mediterranean forest. Tabor oak prevails
in the forest and is accompanied by Atlantic pistachio,
official styrax, christ-thorn jujube and other trees.
Crocus, squills, anemone, daffodil, and cyclamen blossom
in autumn and winter but the main period of blooming falls
in spring when during the month of March orchid species
and annual flowers flourish. The most splendid amongst
the flowers is the Hermon iris that grows exclusively
in this area. Forty-two bird species nest all over the
reserve, however, the birds of prey are the jewel in the
crown. Its cliffs are inhabited by Griffon vultures, Bonelli's
eagles, Egyptian vultures and other birds of prey. Mammals
are represented by wild boar, gazelle, rabbits and more.
In Gamla reserve, which is part of Yehudiyya reserve,
the remnants of the ancient city of Gamla can be found.
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Yigal
Allon Museum of Man in the Galilee
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Site of an ancient (2,000 years old) fishing boat of the
type that would have been used by Jesus and his disciples
on the Sea of Galilee. Ginnosar Kibbutz, southwest of
Capernaum.
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form of rural settlement, with each of the 50-60 existing
communities containing hundreds of families. Although each
family's economic life is completely independent and most
members work outside the community, the level of volunteer
participation of members in community life is very high.
The central governing institution is the General Assembly,
made up of the heads of each household, which sets and passes
the community's budget at its annual meeting. Alongside
management and oversight committees, a number of working
groups deal with areas such as education, culture, youth,
finances and the like. A paid secretariat runs the community's
day-to-day affairs according to the decisions of the elected
bodies. New members are accepted only with the approval
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Cooperative village in Lower-Galilee north of Beit-Netofa
Valley. Named after the ancient settlement Yodfat (Yotva),
the ruins of which are near-by. Founded in 1960 by Israelis
and immigrants from the United States, Canada and England.
The population is about 205 people who find their livelihood
from growing flowers for export, cotton, orchards, and
sheep. Today we can visit a zoological garden and a JNF
watchtower. In the time of the First Temple this was the
birthplace of the mother of Amon, king of Yehudah (Kings
2, 19-21). In the time of the Second Temple the city was
fortified by Joseph Ben Matityahu - the commander of the
rebellion in Galilee, who held out heroically for 40 days.
The ruins revealed remains of buildings, caves, pools
and pits from the Roman era.
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Founded in 1882 by a group of Hovevei Zion (see also Hibbat
Zion) from Rumania. In the following year, the village
came under the patronage of Baron Edmond de Rothschild,
who named it Zikhron Ya'akov - "Memory of Jacob"
- after his father, James de Rothschild. Viticulture was
introduced as a primary agricultural sector and a large
wine cellar was built. Zikhron Ya'akov was an important
center of the secret Nili intelligence organization (see
Struggle and Defense, Jewish Defense and Resistance forces,
see also Sarah and Aaron Aaronson). In the late 1930's
and 1940's, Zikhron Ya'akov became a holiday resort. In
the early 1950's, the population of the moshava increased
considerably as many olim settled there. From the 1960's,however,
the population of Zikhron Ya'akov remained static with
some 5,000 inhabitants in 1990. The economy is based on
farming (mainly vineyards), industry, tourism and recreation.
In 1954, Baron Edmond de Rothschild's remains were transferred
to a Mausoleum. Also buried in Zikhron Ya'akov is the
labor leader David Remez, who spent many years in the
village as a Halutz.
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