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 [...]