Sightseeing in Israel

Episodes

1. 5

   From the charm of Zichron Yaakov to the galleries of Ein Hod

   A visit to the charming village of Zichron Yaakov, with its pedestrian-only cobblestone main street lit by old fashioned street lamps, and bounded on both sides with beautifully restored homes, courtyards, galleries, boutiques, and places of historical interest, will provide the visitor with

   Jul 15, 2008
2. 4

   Ancient farming methods in the Jerusalem mountains

   At the present time in Israel you can find evidence of ancient techniques of cultivating fruits and vegetables using a system of hillside terraces bordered with stone. Viewing these terraces is easy around the mountains of Jerusalem, where a system of springs, channels and terraces

   Jun 24, 2008
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   From the megaliths at Gezer, to Lod’s medieval bridge, with a stop in Ramla for falafel

   If you have an interest in the mysteries of biblical archaeology, a stop at Tel Gezer to visit the 3500-year-old Canaanite temple of standing stones is a fascinating and moving experience. The size and number of steles, makes viewing them as awesome as a trip to Stonehenge, but in fact, they are...

   Jun 3, 2008
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   Herzliyah Pituach: A great beach, wonderful seaside cuisine and a bit of Crusader history

   If you want to escape to one of Israel’s best beaches and combine it with excellent cuisine and a bit of Crusader history, then the place to go to is Herzliyah Pituach. This seaside community, which is also one of Israel’s largest high tech centers, is just a ten minute drive north of Tel-Aviv.

   May 13, 2008
5. 1

   Life with Neanderthal Man and Napoleon too at the Mt. Carmel caves and the beach at Tel Dor

   Along the coast of Israel, a mere 15 minutes south of Haifa and 45 minutes north of Tel-Aviv, the caves of Nachal Me’arot, and the tel at Dor beach, provide the visitor with a time capsule of human existence from prehistoric, to ancient and modern times. From Tel-Aviv follow Route 2 and exit at...

   Apr 22, 2008