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Zichron Yaakov

Combining History, Attractions and Vacation in Israel Zichron Ya’akov was founded in December 1882 when 100 Jewish pioneers from Romania, members of the Hovevei Zion movement. It is home to Israel’s first winery, Carmel-Mizrachi, offers its pedestrian-friendly streets, cafés, galleries and old-time charm (all of which can be enjoyed from concentrate on Founders St., also [...]

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A Visit to Ein Karem

On the last weekend we traveled to Ein Karem (עֵין כרם) – a picturesque village in the outskirts of Jerusalem. Ein Karem means “spring of the Vineyard” in Arabic and the spring that is holy to Christians will be one of our stops. We strolled along the lanes, watched the beautiful ancient buildings and the [...]

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“Tu biShvat” holiday in Israel

On February 9th we celebrate the New Year of the Trees, called by the date it falls on the Jewish Calendar: Tu biShvat (ט”ו בִּשְׁבָט) – the fifteenth day of the month of Shvat. Around this time of the year, we see the bloom of the late winter or early spring flowers, with the queen [...]

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