Israel

Between Yavneel and Menachemia is one of the Galilee’s best kept secrets … Levi Eshkol Forest Park. In this 2 minute video, join Shmuel and friends as they hike from Yavne’el to the forest. On the way you’ll see stunning vistas of the Kinneret, Jordan River, the Golan Heights and Read more…

Our friend Tova had no idea who she’d meet at dinner that night when she and her family set out on their 3 hour drive from Jerusalem to their vacation in the Galilee. After the long day, they decided to treat themselves to a special dinner at Decks Restaurant in Read more…

The fruits ripen early in this part of the Galilee. That’s the blessing that Yaakov gave to his son Naphtali. And it means that the fruits in this area of Northern Israel are the sweetest and lushest in the Land! These pomegranates are a variety that has white seeds that Read more…

Nestled in the foothills leading up to Jerusalem is the town of Beit Shemesh. It’s about halfway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Although it goes back to biblical times, the modern town was founded in 1950. It was a small dusty development town populated by mostly north African Jewish immigrants Read more…

The first Kibbutz (socialist agricultural commune) was established in 1911 on the shores of the Sea of Galilee where the Jordan River exits the southern end of the Sea. By 1946 (in the Israel Government Press Office photo above) it had already become a legend and leader among communities in Read more…

Just eight minutes south of Jerusalem is the beautiful town on Efrat. It’s the former home of one of my sons. Bordering Bethlehem it is a strategically located “settlement” in the Gush Etzion Block of settlements and towns. Watch the stunning flyover below!

Experience Israel through new eyes as we join Aryeh on a 680-mile journey through the promised land. Following a devastating divorce, Aryeh decided to hike the Israel National Trail alone. Along the way, he found healing as he strengthened his relationship with the people, land and state of Israel. This Read more…

We had the privilege to live in Jerusalem for 15 years. Most of that time was in the western neighborhood called “Har Nof”  (literally “mountain with the view”). There is a green belt surrounding the city called the Jerusalem Forest, and our building was right at the entrance to the Read more…

I take this trip frequently to visit family and friends in Jerusalem. Along the way you’ll experience the the stunning landscape of the Jordan Valley and pass the ancient/modern towns of Beit Shean and Jericho!