Golan and Galilee | israelwithroman.com

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.
Nazareth – Christianity spiced with local flavors

Nazareth is the city where Mary the Virgin received the annunciation of the forthcoming birth of Jesus Christ, and where he has spent his childhood and one of the most beautiful and important churches of Israel is located here.
Judaism revival in Galilee – the places of Sanhedrin

Due to the destruction of the Second Temple, Judaism faced the challenge of adaptation of the religion and its cult to the new circumstances.
South Golan Heights and Hamat Gader

Spectacular views of Sea of Galilee and the Galilee mountains, springs and streams in between valleys and canyons in the volcanic mountains, and the hot springs of Hamat Gader, located on the tripoint of Israel, Syria and Jordan, where besides the pleasant springs next to the scenic vie
In the mountains of Upper Galilee

A tour which would give you a taste of the beautiful and the special places in Galilee – breathtaking viewpoints and hikes in the nature, crusaders castles, ancient synagogues, Roman temples, villages and the religious sites of the Druze, food, wine and olive oil.
Hermon mount and Jordan tributaries – snow, ski, waterfalls and pools

Hermon, the highest mountain in Israel, known as "eyes of the nation", is located in the north-eastern point of the country, is a ski resort in the winter, and a great view point in the summer.
Tiberias and Safed – Judaism, the Rabbis and Kabbalah

Tiberias and Safed are two of the four holiest cities for Judaism, and many central Rabbis were active here, writing many of the most sacred Jewish scriptures (such as Talmud and Shulchan Aruch).
The wonders of nature in Hula Valley

Hula Lake, a part of Jordan valley, is a natural spot with unique flowers and plants, where you can observe migrating birds and buffalos.
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.
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.

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