One of 52 Jewish outposts of the"Homa UMigdal", the pre-state Yeshuv's strategy to overcome settlement restrictions by the British, Kibbutz Negba was where the advancing Egyptian Army was stopped.
Located near an ancient crusader fortress, the British used it to incarcerate Jews fleeing Nazi Europe and then refugees from the Holocaust. The Atlit Detention camp is an Israeli Heritage Site.
One of the fixtures of Israel's deserts, it is uniquely created and evolved to cope with the harsh conditions of its environment. The camels of Israel
The date (Tamar) has the same numerical value as the sun (Shemesh). Just as photosynthesis converts sunlight into fruit, the light of God (the Torah) can be transformed into the fruits of inspiration.
A week before the Israeli parliamentarians return to work, an architect's look at the Knesset structure, symbol of the reborn Jewish nation's sovereignty.
Unique copper built homes in Haifa and Safed are a silent testament to a little known event in the history of pre-state Israel and the effort by the Yishuv to save Jewish lives in Nazi Germany.
A life altering botanical discovery and a WWI espionage ring come together in this beautiful Israeli town
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
A key fortress in biblical times, Lachish overlooked the main transportation route between Egypt and Assyria. Its famous conquerors include Joshua, Sannacherib and Nebuchadnezzer
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.
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.
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.
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.
As Israel expands its relations with African countries, South Africa remains antagonistic, mostly because of a warped interpretation of history
