Israeli Attractions: Zichron Ya’acov, Where Wild Wheat and Espionage Converged
A life altering botanical discovery and a WWI espionage ring come together in this beautiful Israeli town
Author: Ron Traub
Israeli Attractions: Baram Synagogue
Close to the Lebanese border in the upper Galilee lies Baram National Park, home to the Baram synagogue, evidence of the continuous Jewish presence in Israel from ancient times to the present day.
Israeli Attractions: Date Palms of the Jordan Valley and Arava
With the return of the Jews to the Land of Israel, the land itself reawakened. The miracle of reblossoming was the stuff of spy novels no less, as the story of the Jordan valley date palms reveals.
Israeli Attractions: The Battle of Kibbutz Nitzanim
Seventy years ago this week, Israel could not hold back invading Arab masses and it's border with Gaza was breached. The price in Jewish life was high, as the story of Kibbutz Nitzanim proves.
Israeli Attractions: Tel Aviv Bauhaus Architecture
Designated a World Heritage site in 2003, The White City of Tel Aviv is a synthesis of the various trends of the Modern Movement in architecture in the early part of the 20th century
Israeli Attractions: Givat Tittora (The hill of Tittora)
A way-station for pilgrims ascending to the Temple in Jerusalem to celebrate the 3 major Jewish festivals, Givat Tittora was also where Scottish and Australians fought Turkish forces during WWI.
Israeli Attractions: Tel Lachish
A key fortress in biblical times, Lachish overlooked the main transportation route between Egypt and Assyria. Its famous conquerors include Joshua, Sannacherib and Nebuchadnezzer
Israeli Attractions: Tel Gezer National Park
A location of such strategic importance that it has been continually inhabited for 6000 years, the ancient town of Gezer is also key to an astounding discovery found in Egyptian tablets.
Israeli Attractions: Kochav HaYarden (Belvoir)
Located in the Jordan Valley, the Belvoir castle, built in 1168 by Hospitaller Knights on the ruins of the Jewish town Kochav, aimed to stop the Muslim invasion but was overrun by a major historic figure.
Israeli Attractions: Givat Sher – The Judean Lowhills
A beautiful park in the city of Modi'in, Givat Sher is an ancient location of wine and olive oil production with unique structure that indicates it was of special importance.
Israeli Attractions: Yodfat
Located in the Lower Galilee, this archaeological gem is the site of a significant battle between the Jewish population and invading Romans, where a historic figure first emerges.
South Africa and Israel – Time to Set the Record Straight
As Israel expands its relations with African countries, South Africa remains antagonistic, mostly because of a warped interpretation of history
