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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.
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.
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.
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
The story of the Templers in Tel Aviv-Jaffa and its surroundings

The German community of the Templers had come to Israel in the middle of the 19^th century, and they have left behind them a fascinating story and beautiful neighborhoods, many of which were restored and became areas of leisure and shopping.
Safed – the full story

Safed, one of the four holy cities of Judaism, is known as a spiritual and Kaballic center, with beautiful views and remains of a big Crusader center of the Templars. The story of battles over Safed during the War of Independence is one of the most interesting stories of that war.
Following in the footsteps of the key figures in the story of Zionism

Many people have contributed to the foundation of the state of Israel, and many sites tell us about the actions and the legacy of these people – Theodor Herzl, Joseph Trumpeldor, Ze'ev Jabotinsky, David Ben Gurion, Pinhas Rothenberg, Yigal Alon, Moshe Dayan and many others.
Stories of Tel Aviv-Jaffa – neighborhoods tours

The neighborhoods of Tel Aviv tell the story of birth and development of the First Hebrew City: the old Jaffa, with its churches, mosques and building of the Ottoman times, along the old port, art galleries and flea market; Migdal HaShalom and its surroundings, the heart of the city in
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.
Pioneers, kibbutz and Zionism next to the Sea of Galilee

The ideals of the Zionist movement included a change of the way of life of the Jews, which would bring the Jews back to agriculture and which emphasized social values of the movement.

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