Category: Getting to Know Israel

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A Trip To Jericho With IPCRI

The story of Joshua breaking through the walls surrounding Jericho makes for a catchy song. However, there is a debate among archeologists regarding the authenticity of the events as told in the Bible. According...

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Beit Shearim – Don’t Miss It!

A friend was visiting me from the USA and we wanted to see something interesting but had only the morning hours for our trip. I decided to take her to Beit Shearim as I...

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Get off-the-Beaten-Path on Your Next Visit

Whether you live here and want to know where to visit next time you have a free day to tour around your own country, or you are planning a visit to Israel, you may...

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Photos of Bat Galim Beach

Walking along the beach in Bat Galim, only a two-minute walk from my home, often presents many opportunities to take photos. Who doesn’t love the sunset, the lapping of waves against the rocks, sandy...

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Introduction to Haifa

I have lived in Haifa since 1986. After having moved around a bit within the city and in the neighbouring towns, I have finally settled in Bat Galim, a neighbourhood “on the other side...