This is a vintage photo of one of the most popular gates entering the Old City of Jerusalem. Which is it? When pilgrims came to Jerusalem for the festivals (or any other reason) and they were ready to return home, they would ask the local people, “Which gate do I exit Read more…
Since we moved to Tiberias we’ve made it a habit to visit the Ancient Tiberias Hot Springs three mornings a week when we can. It has tremendous health benefits as well as being a wonderfully relaxing experience. The 17 springs at Hamei Tiveria have been known since antiquity and the Read more…
In 1993 the Israeli government founded the modern planned city of Modiin in the corridor between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The concept was to provide cheaper housing, and a higher quality of life for young families with an easy commute to either major city. Modiin and its neighboring sister city Read more…
We are blessed that in the face of growing anti-Semitism and hatred of Israel, we seem to see a growing number of people around the world who are steadfastly standing with Israel and the Jewish people. Most of you see the establishment of the modern State of Israel a fulfillment Read more…
The synagogue at Kfar Nahum – Capernaum is only one of many in the Galilee. During a hike in the Upper Galilee, we came upon an ancient synagogue in the Biriya Forest. An archeologist was working on the restoration and he explained that there were dozens of ancient synagogues in Read more…
After years of neglect, ‘rare opportunity’ opens up for Tiberias archaeological gems Volunteers have cleaned up stunning sites including Sanhedrin seat and huge Roman theater that were buried under trash – Experts hope to open a National Park It is an area of immense historical, archaeological and religious significance to Read more…
This natural spring-fed pool near the Banias Springs on the Golan Heights provided shady relief for Syrian Military Officers from the blazing hot summer sun… thanks to Israel’s greatest spy! Eli Cohen was recruited by the Israeli Mossad in the late 1950s to infiltrate the Syrian government. He posed as Read more…
Last night, one of our subscribers asked us to post some pictures of what the local olive groves look like here in our neighborhood. I have quite a few photos on my computer, but I decided to take a some new pics so you could share in this glorious sunshiny Read more…
I took some of our visiting children and grandchildren down to the Jordan River a while ago to cool off from the summer heat. It’s only 8 minutes away and literally right next to where we make our Galilee Green Olive Oil. In the late summer afternoon, nothing feels more Read more…
As we prepare for Tisha B’av, thanks to World Mizrahi, here is our friend and favorite tourguide, Rabbi Ken Spiro sharing with us an up close look at the remains of the Temple that the Romans destroyed. About Rabbi Ken Spiro You’ll love Rabbi Ken Spiro’s quick-paced, humorous style. Read more…
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