Shivta

Byzantine church in Shivta, the most well preserved archeological site of the Negev.

Adamit nature reserve

Hiking in the Adamit nature reserve overlooking northern Israel

Keshet Cave

Rappelling at the Keshet Cave, a spectacular arched land bridge in the Adamit nature reserve

Kfar Nahum (Capernaum)

Roman-Byzantine synagogue in Kfar Nahum (Capernaum) on the shores of Lake Kinneret

Mitzpe Ramon

Overlooking the giant crater of Mitzpe Ramon, formed by erosion, not by a meteorite

Jezreel Valley

Overlooking the Jezreel Valley from Mount Carmel, the site of many Biblical battles

Mount Sartaba

Mount Sartaba overlooking the Jordan Valley, one of the most visible points from outer space

Ein Gedi

Ein Gedi overlooking the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth

Solomon’s Pillars

Solomon’s Pillars in Timna, southern Israel, naturally designed by G-d

Solomon’s Pillars

Solomon’s Pillars in Timna, southern Israel, another view

Acre

Palm tree in Acre, looking really pretty!

Cave of the Patriarchs

Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, the burial place of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

Tunisian synagogue

Tunisian synagogue in Acre, one of the most artistically designed synagogues in the world

Breishit Hotel

Breishit Hotel in Mitzpe Ramon, a top class hotel in this desert town

Bahai Gardens

Bahai Gardens, overlooking the city and port of Haifa

Beit She’an

Roman-Byzantine ruins in Beit She’an, the remains of an ancient outlet mall

Beit She’an

Roman-Byzantine theatre in Beit She’an, movie stars didn’t start with Hollywood

Kfar Nahum (Capernaum)

Roman-Byzantine Synagogue pillars in Kfar Nahum (Capernaum)

Kfar Nahum (Capernaum)

Roman-Byzantine Synagogue entrance in Kfar Nahum (Capernaum)

Ein Gedi

Ein Gedi overlooking the Dead Sea from the upper area after a nice hike

Dead Sea

Dead Sea coastal road, a section of Israel’s longest road (470km)

Eilat

Yacht club in Eilat, an outlet to the Red Sea

Eilat

Coral reef in Eilat with the world’s first underwater restaurant

Ein Avdat

Natural spring in Ein Avdat gives life to the animal life in the Negev

Gan Hashlosha

Waterfalls of Gan Hashlosha are 28 degrees Celsius all year round!

Mount Hermon

Wind panels overlooking Mount Hermon is a natural energy source

Mount Hermon

Ski slopes of Mount Hermon, the highest and most northern point in Israel

The Western Wall

The Western Wall during the Jewish festival of Sukkot crowded with pilgrims and visitors

Judean desert

Date palms in the Judean desert, a prime agricultural commodity on the world market

Judean desert

Palm trees in the Judean desert, don’t they look pretty?

Judean desert

Steep cliffs of the Judean desert, it’s a long way down!

Masada

Gondola heading up Masada, Roman camp visible at bottom

Negev

An Acacia tree in the Negev

Lake Kinneret

View of Lake Kinneret, the source for ¼ of Israel’s water supply

Tel Aviv

Beach scene at Tel Aviv on a hot summer day

Tel Aviv

Azrieli towers in Tel Aviv, the wallstreet of Israel

Acre

Ottoman khan in Acre, used as a hostel and storage facility

Acre

Al Jazzar mosque in Acre containing one of Muhammad’s hairs on display

Jaffa

Dancing at the port of Jaffa, the oldest seaport in the Holy Land

Dome of the Rock

Sunset over Jerusalem, overlooking the Dome of the Rock

Jerusalem

Entering the modern city of Jerusalem, designed like David’s harp

Tel Aviv

Azrieli towers in Tel Aviv, a bustling city

Tel Aviv

Azrieli towers in Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps

Tiberias

Overlooking the city of Tiberias on the shores of Lake Kinneret

Tzfat

Alleways in the mystical city of Tzfat overlooking Mount Meron in the distance

Tzfat

The city of Tzfat in the mountains of northern Israel

A hike up the mountains of Ein Gedi

A model of Herod’s tomb in Herodian overlooking the Judean Hills

Mitzpe Ramon

A ram seems to be care free walking the cliffs of Mitzpe Ramon

Dead Sea Coast

A view of the Dead Sea Coast from the highlands of Ein Gedi

Acre

A view of the port of Acre

Western Galilee

A view of the Western Galilee from the northern border

Jordan Valley

Amazing cliffs in the Jordan Valley

Ein Gedi

An interesting shady area in Ein Gedi

Tunisian synagogue

Ancient and modern ceiling mosaic in the Tunisian synagogue of Acre

Al Jazar Mosque

Another view inside the Al Jazar Mosque

Hula Valley

Another view of the Hula Valley

Baby

Baby animal

Baby

Baby ibex

Beit Kerem Valley

Beautiful view from Mount Shezor in the Beit Kerem Valley

Tzfat

Beirav synagogue in Tzfat

Rosh Hanikra

Bright chalk stone on the northern coast of Israel (Rosh Hanikra)

Cave in Yodfat

Cave in Yodfat where the Great Revolt took place

Hebron

Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron (from an angle)

Bahai Gardens in Acre

Center piece at the new Bahai Gardens in Acre

Ein Gedi

Climbing the heights of Ein Gedi

Givat Ga’ash

Climbing the heights of Givat Ga’ash in Mitzpe Ramon

Ein Gedi

Climbing up the crevices of Ein Gedi

Nitzana

Commercial border crossing (Egypt-Israel) at Nitzana

Ein Gedi

Continuing our hike at Ein Gedi

Mitzpe Ramon

Crossing the canyon at Mitzpe Ramon

Mount Shezor

Ending our hike on top of Mount Shezor

Acre

Entering the gate of Acre

Nebi Shueb

Entering the holy Druze site of Nebi Shueb (the prophet Jethro)

Tunisian synagogue

Entering the Tunisian synagogue of Acre

Western Negev

Exploring the ancient ruins of Shivta in the Western Negev

Flowers

Flowers

Flowers

Flowers

Flowers

Ein Gedi synagogue

Hebrew mosaic writing at the ancient Ein Gedi synagogue

Ein Gedi

Hiking Ein Gedi with a view of the Dead Sea

Yodfat

Hiking in the vicinity of Yodfat

Ein Gedi

Hiking the high ground of Ein Gedi

Acre

IDF taking the day off in the Crusader headquarters of Medieval Acre

Desert

If you’re going to tour the desert, might as well do it with some style

Al Jazar

Inside the Al Jazar Mosque

Nebi Shueb

Inside the Druze temple of Nebi Shueb

Shechem

Mitzpe Yosef overlooking the town of Shechem (Nablus, West Bank)

Mount Arbel

Mount Arbel has incredible geological features

Acre

New Bahai Gardens in Acre

Ein Gedi

No it’s not Jurassic Park, it’s Ein Gedi

Mitzpe Ramon

No it’s not Mars, it’s Mitzpe Ramon

Acre

Outside the Al Jazar Mosque in Acre

Judean desert

Palm trees in the Judean desert

Mitzpe Ramon

Rams walk freely in the confines of Mitzpe Ramon

Mitzpe Ramon

Rappelling down a cliff in Mitzpe Ramon

Temple

Remains of a temple from pre-historic times

St. George

St. George Monastery

Judean desert

Stopping to learn in the Judean desert

Eilat mountains

Taking a break in the Eilat mountains

Ein Gedi

The ancient synagogue at Ein Gedi is at least 1500 years old

Israeli desert

The beauty of the Israeli desert

Ein Gedi

The Ein Gedi hike (extended version) is one of my favorites

Ein Gedi

The Ein Gedi stream from the top of a waterfall

Tzfat

The famous cemetary of Tzfat

Nebi Shueb

The garden of Nebi Shueb

Ein Gedi

The gorgeous waterfall at Ein Gedi

Mount Grizim

The remains of an octagonal Byzantine church on Mount Grizim (Samaria)

Timna

Waterfall

Traversing what used to be a waterfall

Mitzpe Ramon

Variant colors in the crater of Mitzpe Ramon

Keren Naftali

View of the Hula Valley from the mountains of Keren Naftali

Al Jazar Mosque

Washing basin outside the Al Jazar Mosque

Ein Gedi

We don’t have a fear of heights in Ein Gedi