The North: From the Upper Galilee to Haifa
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
From the website of the Pina Balev tourist suites in Rosh Pina, this article summarizes the history and geography of
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
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
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?
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This article presents a roundup of the best attractions in Haifa and the surrounding areas, including holy shrines, museums, parks,
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