Galilee, Kinneret, Tiberias
The Galilee (Galil in Hebrew) is a mountainess, well watered, green area of Israel. The Jordan River runs through the Galilee. Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee, also called Lake Tiberias or Kineret in Hebrew, are located in Israel's Galilee region.
Virtual Tour of the Jordan River
The Jordan River is frequently mentioned in the Bible. In the New Testament, the Jordan River is said to be the site of the baptism of Jesus.
The Jordan River is frequently mentioned in the Bible. In the New Testament, the Jordan River is said to be the site of the baptism of Jesus.
Virtual Tour of the Kinneret
The Sea of Galilee is often called Lake Tiberias or Kineret in Hebrew. It is a freshwater lake in the Galilee region in northeastern Israel.
The Sea of Galilee is often called Lake Tiberias or Kineret in Hebrew. It is a freshwater lake in the Galilee region in northeastern Israel.
Virtual Tour of Tiberias
Read about the historic events that took place in Tiberias, a city in northeastern Israel.
Read about the historic events that took place in Tiberias, a city in northeastern Israel.
Jezreel Valley
From Gems in Israel, the Jezreel Valley is home to some of the most fertile farmland in Israel and it is a place with wonderful vistas.
From Gems in Israel, the Jezreel Valley is home to some of the most fertile farmland in Israel and it is a place with wonderful vistas.
Kadarim
Kadarim was founded as a kibbutz in 1980, but over the years has become a community that reflects the needs and aspirations of its members: an alternative way of life.
Kadarim was founded as a kibbutz in 1980, but over the years has become a community that reflects the needs and aspirations of its members: an alternative way of life.
Rosh Pina
Rosh Pina was settled in 1882 by a group of pioneers from Romania, making it the first Jewish village in the Upper Galilee in modern times.
Rosh Pina was settled in 1882 by a group of pioneers from Romania, making it the first Jewish village in the Upper Galilee in modern times.
Karmiel
Karmiel, a community of 36,000, is the gateway to the Galilee. Founded in 1964, it is a planned modern city, providing a commercial, educational, cultural and industrial hub to Israel's north. Site includes brief introductions to the city's institutions and industries.
Karmiel, a community of 36,000, is the gateway to the Galilee. Founded in 1964, it is a planned modern city, providing a commercial, educational, cultural and industrial hub to Israel's north. Site includes brief introductions to the city's institutions and industries.
Kibbutz Lavi
Read about Kibbutz Lavi's mention in the Jerusalem Talmud, and learn about family life on a religious kibbutz.
Read about Kibbutz Lavi's mention in the Jerusalem Talmud, and learn about family life on a religious kibbutz.
Kiryat Shemona
Israel's northern city, founded in 1949, is located in the center of the Galilee, on the eastern slopes of the Naftali mountains, at the ancient crossroads leading to Syria and Lebanon. The well-done site includes a greeting from the mayor and city information.
Israel's northern city, founded in 1949, is located in the center of the Galilee, on the eastern slopes of the Naftali mountains, at the ancient crossroads leading to Syria and Lebanon. The well-done site includes a greeting from the mayor and city information.
Moreshet
On the southwest slopes of the Yodfat mountains in the western Galilee lies Moreshet, a young community presently numbering 135 families, with a lifestyle guided by the light of Torah and the classical Zionist ideal. Find out about Moreshet's synagogue, school and how to join.
On the southwest slopes of the Yodfat mountains in the western Galilee lies Moreshet, a young community presently numbering 135 families, with a lifestyle guided by the light of Torah and the classical Zionist ideal. Find out about Moreshet's synagogue, school and how to join.
Safed
Welcome to a site devoted to the ancient city of Safed. Site includes photogalleries, a short history and relevant links.
Welcome to a site devoted to the ancient city of Safed. Site includes photogalleries, a short history and relevant links.
Safed - the City of Art, Jewish Mysticism and Tourism
Central homepage for many of the city's sculptors and painters. Just follow the links.
Central homepage for many of the city's sculptors and painters. Just follow the links.
Shorashim
Shorashim is a 15-year-old settlement located in the Misgav region of the western Galilee. The yishuv shitufi is affiliated with the Masorati (Conservative) movement, and is looking for additional Jewish couples or families interested in joining.
Shorashim is a 15-year-old settlement located in the Misgav region of the western Galilee. The yishuv shitufi is affiliated with the Masorati (Conservative) movement, and is looking for additional Jewish couples or families interested in joining.
Tabgha: Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and the Fishes
Information from the Jewish Student Online Research Center.
Information from the Jewish Student Online Research Center.
Zippori
Zippori, also known as Sepphoris in Greek, is in the Lower Galilee. For long periods during antiquity, Zippori was the capital of the Galilee with a vibrant religious, commercial, and social community. Today, Zippori is an antiquities park extending over 16 square km that was opened to the public in 1992, run by the Israel National Park Authority.
Zippori, also known as Sepphoris in Greek, is in the Lower Galilee. For long periods during antiquity, Zippori was the capital of the Galilee with a vibrant religious, commercial, and social community. Today, Zippori is an antiquities park extending over 16 square km that was opened to the public in 1992, run by the Israel National Park Authority.