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Paradise in the Galilee פרדס
The word “Pardes פרדס” in Hebrew means “Fruit Orchard” see Song of Songs 4:13 … that’s basically what the Garden of Eden was. (more…)
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Gnarly Old Olive Tree
If you are ever near the bus station in this town there is a pedestrian shortcut you can take that leads you past this venerable old and gnarly Olive Oil tree. Here’s the location on a map You’ll find the tree at the red marker on the map. Click on Read more…
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10 Best Reasons to Love the Galilee
Whether you’ve visited here already or just dreamed about coming here one day – it’s impossible not to fall in love with the Galilee. Here are our own “10 Best Reasons to Love the Galilee”. Please add your own in the comments below. Hiking through the rolling hills and valleys Read more…
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The Galilee is Bursting with Mustard!
In the winter, after the first rains, the wild flowers in the Galilee burst to life. Even the weeds put on a stunning display! Here is a field of mustard greens that is not only beautiful, but delicious and amazingly healthy for you. Whether you eat the leaves fresh in Read more…
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How Awesome is this Land!
While travelling along the shore of the Sea of Galilee today, I was struck by the awesome beauty of this Land. We may not have the tallest mountains, nor the biggest lakes, nor the greenest valleys… but the inner spiritual beauty and sanctity of the Land that God gave to Read more…
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Snow and Rainbows – What do they mean?
First Came the Snow – Then the Rainbow This week began with the prediction of a rare winter snowstorm in Israel. The mayor of Jerusalem called for the shutting down of roads leading into the capital to prevent cars from being stranded. Schools and kindergartens were closed. Which made the Read more…
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Shavua Tov… wishing you all a peaceful week!
The whole world is gripped by the tragic events in France last week, and terrorists seem to be advancing their wicked plots. It’s important to focus on King David’s words reminding us that God’s plan will ultimately be fulfilled. Wishing you all a peaceful week from the Galilee.
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Howdy! Blessings of Bounty from the Galilee
The land is not only bringing forth her fruits for the Jewish people who have returned from exile… but also bounty beyond belief to feed our animals as well! Bales of hay waiting to be stored in local barns in Yavne’el
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Rain of Blessing – Geshem Shel Bracha
After coming home from synagogue motzei Shabbat (Saturday night when Shabbat is over), it started to rain in Yavne’el, and it rained all night. In the morning it was still cloudy but it had cleared up. We call this kind of rain a “geshem shel bracha,” a rain of blessing. Read more…
