Israel and You Spaces and Places in Israel
What is the difference between Hamat Tiberias (Hamat Tverya) and Tiberias (Tverya)? Hamat Tverya National Park is in the ancient village of Hamat. Hamat [not to be confused with Al-Hama] ...
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Martyrius Monastery
When the new town of Ma’ale Adumim was built in the Judean hills east of Jerusalem, (1982-85) the remains of the large Byzantine Monastery of Martyrius were uncovered on a ...
Read More »The Monastery of St. Euthymius
Khan al-Ahmar – Monastery of St. Euthymius The Eastern Orthodox Monastery of St. Euthymius ((Khan el-Ahmar) ) is a 5th C AD monastery in Mishor Adummim, on the road from Jerusalem ...
Read More »Maon Synagogue
The Maon Synagogue The famous Maon Synagogue was found in an archaeological site in the Negev Desert close to Horvat Maon near Kibbutz Nirim. This is the site of the Hellenistic city ...
Read More »The Church of the Nativity
No better time to take a virtual visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem than the day before Christmas! UNESCO inscribed this church on the World Heritage List ...
Read More »Tel Itstaba
Many remains of a settlement from the Hellenistic period were uncovered in Tel Itstaba, near Beit Shan, including a residential section and a large public building. Tel Itstaba is not open ...
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The Good Samaritan Museum at the Good Samaritan Inn archeological site by Ma’ale Adumim is the only mosaic museum in the country and one of only three in the world. ...
Read More »Tunisian Synagogue in Acco
The Or Torah – “Jariva” – (Tunisian) Synagogue, Acco Acco may be famous for Crusaders, Ottoman Pashas and Rabbi Haim Luzzatto, but in my opinion the most original and unique ...
Read More »Beit Alpha Synagogue
Beit Alpha – בית אלפא – Mosaic Floor The ancient synagogue of Beit alpha, dated to the Byzantine period, was a 20m x 14M building. It was covered across its entire ...
Read More »Hamat Gader
Hamat Gader – חמת גדר, today a most popular family tourism site in Israel, combines unique recreational experiences, attractions and activities for families, groups and couples in luxurious facilities. The ...
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