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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.
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.
Walking tours of Druze Villages

The Druze religion is represented in several towns in the north of Israel, and several are worth visiting: Daliyat Al Carmel near Haifa, with a popular market and great views of the green Carmel mountain; Pki'in, with an authentic olive press, a synagogue which continues a history of Je
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
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.
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.
The Sea of Galilee (Kineret)

Kineret is the most important body of water in the inland of Israel, providing water to many of the houses of Israel, being a natural wonder 200 meters below sea level, and having a great spiritual significance in the Christian tradition, as a place where Jesus had walked on water and p
Bet Shean and Tiberias – the Roman centers

Bet Shean was a Roman regional center, and amazing remains show its previous importance, and Tiberias was founded on the shore of Sea of Galilee in honor of the Roman emperor Tiberius and was named after him.
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).
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.

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