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Celebrating Christmas in Nazareth

Celebrating Christmas in Nazareth

Including interviews with Christian tourists and pilgrims from around the world, this video (03:49) describes the unique atmosphere and festivities of Christmas

Exploring the Historic Tunnels of Tzfat — A Kabbalistic Experience

Exploring the Historic Tunnels of Tzfat — A Kabbalistic Experience

This video, produced by the non-profit educational organization, Livnot U’lehibanot, gives a brief tour of the 16th century tunnels in

Tzfat’s Top Eight Historical Synagogues

Tzfat’s Top Eight Historical Synagogues

This list, comprised by Ascent, a hostel which also offers educational Jewish enrichment programs for visitors from Israel and around

A Glimpse at David Friedman’s Kabbalistic Art Gallery

A Glimpse at David Friedman’s Kabbalistic Art Gallery

This drawing, “The Seed Of Creation,” from David Friedman’s Kosmic Kabbalah Art Gallery, depicts “Ein Sof” — the Infiniteness and Eternal

The Annual Tzfat Klezmer Festival Brings this Historical City to Life

The Annual Tzfat Klezmer Festival Brings this Historical City to Life

Check out the Tzfat Klezmer Festival with this video concert [02:42], performed by the eclectic “Israel Klezmer Orchestra” in August, 2019. Klezmer

History, Nature & Spirituality in the Biriya Forest

History, Nature & Spirituality in the Biriya Forest

This i24NEWS segment (05:20) explores how the Galilee became the economic and spiritual center of the Jewish people following the

The Ancient Cemetery of Tzfat

The Ancient Cemetery of Tzfat

This informative, yet basic, slideshow (01:25) presents the history of the ancient cemetery in Tzfat, a pilgrimage site due to the

The Artist Colony of Tzfat

The Artist Colony of Tzfat

This wordless video (01:12) captures the energy and creativity of the Artist Colony in Tzfat, where a wide range of

Jewish History in Tzfat: From Ancient Times Until Today

Jewish History in Tzfat: From Ancient Times Until Today

Citing ancient historical and Jewish sources, this informative, yet basic, slideshow (05:51) presents the more than 2,000 year long history

The History & Essence of the Mystical City of Tzfat

The History & Essence of the Mystical City of Tzfat

This i24NEWS segment (03:36) introduces the Holy City of Tzfat, including its history as a center of Jewish mysticism and

The History of Rosh Pina: From the Mid-19th Century Until Today

The History of Rosh Pina: From the Mid-19th Century Until Today

From the website of the Pina Balev tourist suites in Rosh Pina, this article summarizes the history and geography of

The Roaring Lion Monument

The Roaring Lion Monument

This photograph below depicts the Roaring Lion Monument erected in memory of the eight defenders who fell in the iconic

The Life & Death of Joseph Trumpeldor

The Life & Death of Joseph Trumpeldor

Produced by Rabbi Oran Zweiter as part of his “This Week in Jewish History” YouTube series, this informative video (03:22)

The History and Battle of Tel Hai

The History and Battle of Tel Hai

From the website of the Gems in Israel Tour Company, this article tells the story of Tel Hai, one of the

The Legacy of Tel Hai: To Live or Die for our Country?

The Legacy of Tel Hai: To Live or Die for our Country?

Created by The Kibbutz Institute for Festivals and Holidays, an educational organization committed to the formation of a Jewish-Zionist-humanist culture in

Shlomo Ben Yosef: A Betar Youth Hung by the British

Shlomo Ben Yosef: A Betar Youth Hung by the British

From the website of the Betar Revisionist Zionist Youth Movement, this article tells the story of Shlomo Ben Yosef, a

The Settlement of Rosh Pina During the First Aliyah

The Settlement of Rosh Pina During the First Aliyah

Featuring tour guide David Wexler, this informative video (01:50) tells the story of Israel’s early pioneers who settled Rosh Pina,

From Gei Oni to Rosh Pina: A Story of Trial & Error

From Gei Oni to Rosh Pina: A Story of Trial & Error

From the website of the World Zionist Organization’s Zionist Quiz venture, this article tells the story of Rosh Pina from the

Best Attractions in and Around the Galilee

Best Attractions in and Around the Galilee

Explore Israel’s beautiful and historically-rich North with veteran tour guide Marty Friedlander in a Haaretz article called ‘From the Sea of

Akko: Ancient History Meets a Vibrant Culinary Scene

Akko: Ancient History Meets a Vibrant Culinary Scene

This quick vignette (2:22) introduces the unique city of Akko which is as ancient and historical as it is hip

Walking Through the Old City of Akko

Walking Through the Old City of Akko

Take a quick tour of Akko‘s Old City in this clip (3:01) from The Watchman with Erick Stakelbeck. Akko is

Historical Overview of Akko’s Old City

Historical Overview of Akko’s Old City

Put out by ISRAEL21c, this historical overview (3:24) of the Old City of Akko brings 5,000 years of history to

The History & Development of Upper Nazareth

The History & Development of Upper Nazareth

This article tells the story behind the city of Upper Nazareth, officially established in 1962 as part of David Ben

The Aliyah of Bnei Menashe From India

The Aliyah of Bnei Menashe From India

From i24NEWS, this video (02:40) tells the fascinating story of the Bnei Menashe community from northeast India, believed to be

Nazareth: A Hub of Tech & Coexistence

Nazareth: A Hub of Tech & Coexistence

Produced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this video (02:24) highlights some tech startups that have emerged from Nazareth, a

Upper Nazareth Changes Name to Nof Hagalil

Upper Nazareth Changes Name to Nof Hagalil

This news segement (01:06) shares how and why the Jewish city of Upper Nazareth officially changed its name to Nof

The Church of the Annunciation

The Church of the Annunciation

A slideshow of photographs with onscreen explanations, this video (04:35) introduces the history, architecture and significance of the Church of

Nazareth: History, Culture & Coexistence

Nazareth: History, Culture & Coexistence

Produced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this video (01:43) highlights the history and culture of the Nazareth, the largest

The Old City of Nazareth

The Old City of Nazareth

Produced by the Christian Media Center, this video (02:55) takes viewers on a virtual tour of the Old City of

The Christian History of Nazareth

The Christian History of Nazareth

Produced by Pastor Dr. Todd Michael Fink, this video (10:53) provides a virtual tour of Nazareth, the village where Mary

Mikulov Park in Katzrin

Mikulov Park in Katzrin

From the website of KKL-JNF, this article describes Mikulov Park in Katzrin, the capital city of the Golan Heights. A

Katzrin: The Ancient Talmudic Village & Synagogue

Katzrin: The Ancient Talmudic Village & Synagogue

Filmed by a tour guide, this video (02:48) shows tourists walking through the ancient Jewish village and synagogue at the

Rediscovering the Ancient Golan at The Golan Archaeological Museum

Rediscovering the Ancient Golan at The Golan Archaeological Museum

From the Biblical Archaeology Review Journal, this article highlights some of the important archaeological finds on display at the Golan

The Ideology & Activities of the Irgun/Etzel

The Ideology & Activities of the Irgun/Etzel

Including interviews with a former Irgun member and global terrorism experts, this video (09:28) introduces the ideology and actions of

The Akko Prison Break (1947)

The Akko Prison Break (1947)

Produced by i24NEWS, this video (02:06) tells the dramatic story of the Akko Prison Break, an operation carried out by

Coexistence in Haifa: The Holiday of Holidays Festival

Coexistence in Haifa: The Holiday of Holidays Festival

Produced by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this video (02:42) highlights the diverse city of Haifa as a symbol of

The Baha’i Gardens in Haifa

The Baha’i Gardens in Haifa

Produced by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this video (03:47) introduces the Baha’i Gardens in Haifa, a UN World Heritage

The Baha’i Gardens in Akko

The Baha’i Gardens in Akko

This video (02:30) shows aerial footage of the beautiful Baha’i Gardens in Akko, which surround the mansion where Bahá’u’lláh, the prophet

Welcome to Akko: From Ancient Sites to Modern Marketplaces

Welcome to Akko: From Ancient Sites to Modern Marketplaces

This video (02:31) briefly introduces the city of Akko, highlighting its ancient history, archaeological sites, diverse population, and the historic outdoor

The Secrets of the Old City of Akko

The Secrets of the Old City of Akko

Produced by the Old Acre Development Company and the Ministry of Tourism, this creative video (08:35) blends video footage and

Drying the Hula Lake: A Firsthand Account

Drying the Hula Lake: A Firsthand Account

In this brief clip (1:14), Nahum Bendel, artist and former employee of one of Israel’s oldest construction companies, documents his

Hula Lake Valley: A Bird Oasis in the Galilee

Hula Lake Valley: A Bird Oasis in the Galilee

This clip (6:11) introduces KKL-JNF’s Hula Lake Park visitors center. With no fewer than 500 million birds passing through yearly

The Makings of a World-Renowned Bird-Watching Site

The Makings of a World-Renowned Bird-Watching Site

This brief clip (1:00) describes the amazing work that KKL-JNF has done to rehabilitate and revive the now world-renowned Hula

Shrinking Sea of Galilee Has Some Hoping for a Miracle

Shrinking Sea of Galilee Has Some Hoping for a Miracle

This article from i24NEWS warns readers of the shrinking of the Sea of Galilee (also known as the Kinneret), often seen

Golan Heights: History & Overview

Golan Heights: History & Overview

This article from the Jewish Virtual Library presents a historical overview of the Golan heights from biblical through modern times, a

Tourist Attractions in the Haifa Region

Tourist Attractions in the Haifa Region

This article presents a roundup of the best attractions in Haifa and the surrounding areas, including holy shrines, museums, parks,

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