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The struggle for Israel's independence in Galilee

The 20^th century in Galilee was marked by the revival of Jewish presence in the land of Israel, and the struggle which led to Israel's independence. Neighborhoods and cities, sites and museums show us the events which were part of this fascinating history.
North Golan Heights – the wars of Israel

Many of the battles and important strategic events during the wars of Israel (1973, 1967, 1948 and before that), took place at north of the Golan and the Finger of Galilee.
The story of trains in Israel

The first railways in Israel were finished in 1892, and the trains system was improved in the days of the British.
Tel Aviv with families and kids

Besides shopping, leisure and historical landmarks, Tel Aviv offers a large variety of activities one can do with kids – parks and zoos, amusement parks, museums etc.
Walking tours of cities of Aliyah (repatriation) waves – center

Several of the important sites related to the revival of the Jewish presence in the Holy Land are located in the center of the country, and have a variety of fascinating sites in them: Rishon LeZion, one of the first modern settlements in Israel, and now one of its biggest cities, with
Zionism and the modern Jewish history in Tel Aviv's surroundings

The end of the 19^th century was marked by the beginning of massive Jewish return to the Land of Israel, and many of the first towns and villages were formed near Tel Aviv of today – Rishon LeZion, Rehovot, Gedera, Mazkeret Batya, Ness Ziona and more.
Zikhron Yaacov and Binyamina – the wine county of Israel

Zichron Ya'akov and Binyamina are located on the edge of the Carmel mountain, near the sea. They are famous for their wineries, when 3 of them are among the largest and the oldest wineries in Israel.
The infrastructure projects in Israel

Israel is proud of its infrastructure projects and its industry, and we can visit sites related to water, electricity, transportation and industry projects, current and historical as well.
Following in the footsteps of Rothschild

Edmund Rothschild had an enormous impact on Israel's development during the repatriation waves in the late 19^th and early 20^th century, as he supported the foundation of many towns, settlements and projects.
Walking tours of cities of Aliyah (repatriation) waves - north

In the north of the country there are many cities, towns and village which played an important role in the history of Jews and Zionism: Zichron Ya'akov, with one of the oldest and the biggest venires in Israel, promenade from the 19^th century and several interesting historica

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