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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
The Independence War and Jerusalem

The Independence war, the formative war of Israel, was a difficult and a bloody war. It's especially true about the area which is between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem (the road to Jerusalem and the Judean mountains on their two sides), and about Jerusalem itself.
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 wonders of Jezreel valley

Jezreel valley offers a great variety of activities – archeological remains from the days of Old Testament and the Roman empire, ruins of synagogues, beautiful gardens and parks, sites related to Zionist activity, interesting museums, springs and natural pools, artificial ski resort, an

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