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Hebrew – English: Lag B’Omer

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English, Hebrew & transliterated words & phrases

English Transliteration Hebrew
Bonfire M’dura מדורה
Bow & arrow Chetz Ve Keshet חץ וקשת
Celebrations Chagigot חגיגות
Counting of the Omer Sfirat HaOmer ספירת העומר
Exodus from Egypt Yitzi’at Mitzrayim יציאת מצרים
Haircut Tisporet תספורת
Iyar Iyar אייר
Mt. Meron Har Meron הר מרון
Plank Keresh קרש
Wood Etzim עצים

Facebook Groups

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Facebook groups for Anglo olim and internationals in Israel.

Be part of our network and join our groups on Facebook.

facebook groups anglo olim

Anyone new to Israel knows how important networking is. The first step, even before making Aliyah or relocating to Israel, is to join online resources that offer networking opportunities and local groups for specific information.

There are hundreds of groups on Facebook that cater to English speakers living in Israel and we have put a list together with over 500 relevant groups as well as some international Jewish interest groups.

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We invite you to join the Anglo-List network and become part of our Facebook family.  With more than 20,000 members you will make new friends, get lots of advice, share tips and build your network.

Facebook Slang – 101

Did you know that the Hebrew slang word for Facebook is “Fase” (Face).  So if you are having a conversation with a local, you would say:

English – “I have to check my Facebook status now”

Transliteration – “Ani chayav/chayevet livdok et hastatus sheli b’Fase achshav!”

Hebrew – אני חייב/חייבת לבדוק את הסטטוס שלי בפייס עכשיו

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If there is group you recommend and feel should be added to this list, pleas let us know via the comments section below.

Bringing and Importing a Car to Israel.

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Should I be bringing my car to Israel?

Hebrew: האם כדי לי לייבא רכב לישראל

Should I be bringing my car to Israel or should wait and buy a car in Israel? This is a question olim often ask us.  Importing your car might sound like a good idea when you’re sitting in the comfort of your home abroad making Aliyah preparations and decisions.  According to your Aliyah emissary (Hebrew: shaliach) the import procedure seems relatively easy…. but, in actual fact, it is a lot more complicated than you’d expect. The Ministry of Transport (Misrad Ha’Tachbura – משד התחבורה) allows you to import a vehicle for your personal use only. 

We are not trying to encourage or discourage you from bringing a car to Israel, we are just sharing valuable information based on the experience of other olim.

bringing a car to israel sussita
In the early 1950’s, Israel’s first car manufacturer – Autocars, built the Sussita, the Carmel and the Gilboa.  The Sussita shown here was made from fiberglass.

Oleh benefits for buying a car

Olim are entitled to import and ship a motor vehicle, to Israel, for their own personal use and they are entitled to a tax reduction up to three years after their date of Aliyah. The shipment does not count as one of their three tax-free shipments. Verify current Aliyah benefits with your local Aliyah office. They will give you the most up-to-date information with regards to the tax benefits.

Hidden costs involved in bringing a car to Israel

$$$ – Obviously a car is going to take up a huge chunk of your container space.  There are two shipping container sizes and you will have to have the bigger container in order to accommodate your personal possessions and your car. Obviously that costs more.

$$$ – Then there is the cost of insuring the car while it is on the water.

$$$ – Remember, you do not get a complete tax exemption on your vehicle.  You still have to pay some taxes.

Now lets assume you decide to bring your car.  Your shipping agent has taken care of all the shipping paperwork and the import licenses and the car is set to arrive in Israel a few weeks after your arrival.

$$$ – In addition to all the regular Aliyah paperwork you will be required to take care of during your first couple of weeks in Israel – getting your Teudat Zehut, Teudat Oleh, joining a Health Fund, opening a bank account, getting your kids into the school system and registered etc….. you will also have to make sure you have a valid Israeli driver’s license in order to get your car released. You need to convert your driver’s license. Since 2017, if you have had a driver’s license for 5 years or more, you can convert your license without taking any extra lessons. If not you will be required to take lessons and possible re-testing. Irrespective of your license, Israel road conditions, drivers’ temperaments and road etiquette differ and a few lessons are advisable. Budget for this additional expense.

Hallelujah! You’ve taken care of all the licensing paperwork and have a valid driver’s license in your possession.

$$$ – Your car is due to arrive in the Israeli Port (either Ashdod or Haifa) and you have to be present to have it released.  You might have to rely on public transport to get to either port. Depending on where you are living in Israel, it can be really time consuming traveling from home to the port. Time is money (and bus fare) .

$$$ – One of our members imported her car from Belgium; finally after 3 trips to Ashdod Port and being shunted backwards and forwards, she released her car.  3 x $$$! Each trip to Ashdod and the time spent sorting out car-related paperwork meant she had to skip valuable Ulpan classes.

Servicing your imported vehicle

$$$Do you know if the make and model of your vehicle can be serviced in Israel? Do you know if parts are available?  Are you sure that there are mechanics who are qualified to work with your make and model of car (especially if you are bringing your Lamborghini)?  Jokes aside.  If your car is not available locally, you will need to get written assurance from an auto repair establishment in Israel, stating that they can/will repair your car.  If spares have to be specially imported, you will have a significant waiting period before your car can be repaired. If this happens you may have to rent a car or make other transport arrangements while your car is in the shop as our Belgian friend discovered when her car needed repairs.

Left-hand-drive & Right-hand-drive Vehicles

If you are bringing a car from Europe, the USA or Canada to Israel, you have no problem. Olim from the United Kingdom, Australia or South Africa your vehicles are right-hand-drives and therefore cannot be imported.

Car Insurances

$$$ –  Compulsory insurance, 3rd party insurance and comprehensive insurance all need to be bought and paid for before you put the key in the ignition and drive away.

Buying a car in Israel

The other option is to buy a car in Israel at your leisure.  Once you have settled in, adjusted to your new life (even if only a little bit), learned some Hebrew, taken some driving lessons, converted your driver’s license, know that you can afford to run a car as you also have a job, then it may be a good time to buy.

You can either by a brand new car with your oleh tax benefit or  you can buy “passport-to-passport” i.e. an oleh selling to another oleh so that taxes do not have to be repaid. 

Car Resale Value

If you bring in a car that is not generally sold in Israel, will you be able to sell it one day? Who will want to buy a car from you and take on the responsibility of arranging for special spare parts etc.? How will you determine the vehicle’s value when it comes to selling?  The Levi-Itzhak price-guide only lists the book value of cars available locally.

Bringing a Used or New Car?

You have a car and it’s a few years old.  Is it worth bringing in a used car taking all the above into consideration?  Is it worth your while bringing in a new car to Israel taking all the above into consideration?

The Israeli Sussita – FYI

In the early 1950’s, Israel’s first car manufacturer – Autocars, built the Sussita, the Carmel and the Gilboa.  The Sussita, made from fiberglass was very popular at the time.  The story goes like this – Israelis would drive down to the Sinai in their little fiberglass Sussitas, park them on the side of the road and go off on a hike.  To their horror when they came back, they found their cars had been destroyed by wandering, hungry camels and goats who had chewed, chomped and taken chunks out of the car.

Israel’s Daily News.

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Israel’s Daily News Updates.

A selection of the latest headlines; housing, economy, employment, diaspora, religion, culture and news items of special interest to Israel’s immigrant and expat community.

Sourced from the Jerusalem Post, The Times of Israel, HaAretz, Israel Hayom, Arutz 7, YNet, Globes & Calcalist

israel national news


Woman indicted on hate crime charge for attacking Israeli college student


Female Employees in Israel Still Make Significantly Less


Plan calls for 50% enlargement of Haifa’s Neve Sha’anan


Netanyahu meets with dozens of new Ethiopian immigrants


Housing sales in Israel hit 4-year high

Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebrations 2016

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Yom Ha’Atzmaut 2016 – What’s Happening in Israel?

68th Independence Day Celebrations in the Main Centers: Official Ceremonies, Free Concerts, Picnic Spots, Free Museums, IDF Bases, Fly-overs…

Activities for Wednesday 11th May & Thursday 12th May, 2016

Official Ceremonies & Free Concerts

Please note:  The schedules and artists listed here may actually change or differ on the evening especially where an artist is scheduled to perform at more than one location. Only the main attractions have been included in this list.

This list is being updated daily as soon as the information comes in.

Afula

  • Pablo Rozenberg
  • Dud Aharon

Arad

  • Mickey Gavrielov
  • White Noise
  • Kobi Peretz (on Thursday)

Ariel

  • Mosh Ben Ari
  • Yoav Yitzhak

Ashdod

  • Nadav Gadg
  • Peer Tassi
  • Mashina

Ashkelon

  • Avraham Tal
  • Sarit Chadad
  • Skuzzy

Be’er Sheva

  • Dudu Tassa
  • Balkan Beat Box
  • Barry Sacharov
  • Hadag Hanachash
  • Skuzzy
  • Kafe Shachor Chazak
  • Pinky

Bet Shemesh

Eilat

  • On the Promenade near the Mall
  • Near the Bridge – a stage for local groups
  • Folk dancing near the Bridge

Givatayim

  • Avraham Tal
  • Avihu Shabbat
  • Knisiyat HaSechel
Haifa

  • Barry Sacharov
  • Aviv Geffen
  • Eli Botner with Yaldei HaChutz
  • Jane Bordeux
  • Lucille Karo
  • The Angels
  • Mercedes Bend
  • Omer Adam
Herzliyah

  • Shlomo Shabat
  • Miri Masika
  • Ron Shuval
Hod Hasharon
Holon

  • Yehudit Ravitz
  • Kafe Shachor Chazak
  • Idan Yaniv
  • Yardena Arazi
Jerusalem

Mount Herzl – Official Celebration – (By invitation only)

19:45 – Yizkor, Speaker of the Knesset, Candle lighting ceremony, Flag raising ceremony, Various dance troupes and IDF Choirs, Fireworks display. The ceremony will be televised on local TV channels.

Kotel HaMaravi (Western Wall)

  • 8:00pm Prayers and partying

Numerous street parties and happenings all around Jerusalem with:

  • Natz Natz
  • Liron Amram
  • Binat El Funk
  • Lazer Lloyd
  • Einat Saruf
  • Chanan Ben Ari
  • Maor Edri
Karmiel – Kikar HaIriya
Kfar Saba

  • Karolina
  • Shiri Maimon & Shimon Buskila
  • Rotem Cohen
  • Static
  • Ben-El Tavori
Kfar Shmariyahu
Kiryat Bialik

  • Tuna
  • Ethnix
  • Shlomi Shabbat
Kiryat Ono

  • Dani Sanderson
Ma’ale Adumim
Modiin

  • Mashina
  • Chanan Ben Ari
  • Maor Edri
Netanya

  • Rotem Cohen
  • Liran Danino
  • Eliad Nachum
  • Simon Buskila
  • Shiri Maimon
  • Hatish Hagadol
  • Yuval Hamebulbal
Petach Tikva

  • Ronni Dalumi
  • Lior Narkis
  • Guy Yehud
  • Mosh Ben Ari
Raanana

  • Eden Ben Zaken
  • Muki
  • Miri Masika
Ramleh

  • Kobi Peretz
  • Adir Getz
  • Shlomi Saranga
Rehovot
Rishon LeZion

Performing at the various stages in Rishon LeZion will be:

  • Ben-El Tavori
  • Mosh Ben Ari
  • Skuzzy
  • Mercedes Bend
Ramat Gan

Performing at the various stages in Ramat Gan are:

  • Ivri Lieder
  • Dana Berger
  • Efrat Gosh
  • Jeremy Kaplan
  • Kafe Shachor Chazak
  • Itzik Keleh
  • Asaf Amdurski
  • Tviak Pik
  • Harel Skat
  • Dana International
Ramat Hasharon

  • Tzvika Pik
  • Hadag Hanachash
  • Yehudit Ravitz
  • Jane Bordo
  • Full Trunk
  • Ariel Zilber
  • Red Band
Shoham

  • Yehoram Gaon
  • Natz Natz
Tel Aviv

  • Adir Getz
  • David Broza
  • Stallos and Oren Chen
  • Deklan and Sagiv Cohen
  • Moshik Afiya
Tivon
Tzfat
Yavne
 And here is more fun stuff to do for Yom Ha’Atzmaut on Thursday  12th

Cultural Activities

The Ministry of Culture & Sport as well as The Society for the Preservation of Heritage sites are sponsoring entrance to a selection of museums, heritage sites and visitor centers across Israel

Please call before you go – book, verify opening hours, guided tours and other details

Southern Israel

  • Yad LaIsha HaLochemet in Nitzanim – Tel: 08-6727895
  • The Open Museum in Negba  – Tel:  050-55605540
  • From Holocaust to Revival Museum in Yad Mordechai  – Tel: 08-6720599 , 052-3923104
  • The Water and Security Museum in Nir Am  – Tel: 050-5709042
  • Mitzpe Gvulot – Kibbutz Gvulot  – Tel: 054-7919000
  • Ben Gurion’s Desert Home (Sde Boker) – Tel: 08-6560469
  • Maoz across from Gaza in Kibbutz Saad – Tel:052-3726644
  • The Joe Alon Center for Bedouin Culture at Kibbutz Lahav  – Tel:08-9913322
  • The Revivim Museum named for Yosef Weitz – Tel:  08-6562570 \ 08-656263
  • Metzudat Yoav, The Givati Museum – Tel:  08-6611316
  • B’erot BaNegev Visitors’ Center – Kibbutz Alumim – Tel: 08-9937300

Jerusalem Area

  • The Old Yishuv Court Museum – Tel: 02-6276319, 052-4002478
  • Ammunition Hill Memorial Site – Tel: 02-5829392/3
  • The Yellin House – in Motza – Tel: 052-4257345
  • The Gush Etzion Visitors’ Center – Tel: 02-9935160
  • The Tower of David Museum – Tel: 02-626533
  • The Underground Prisoners Museum in Jerusalem – Tel: 02-6233166
  • The Shai Agnon House – Tel: 02-6716498
  • The Bank of Israel Visitor’s Center – advance booking required – Tel: 02-6552828,0 2-6552520, 02-6552718
  • Alone on the Walls of Jerusalem – Tel: 02-6265906
  • Menachem Begin Heritage Center –  Tel: 02-5652020 02-5652011
  • Yad LaShiryon at Latrun – Tel: 08-9784321
Tel Aviv and the Center

  • Independence Hall – Tel: 03-5106426,  03-5173942
  • The Israeli Museum at the Rabin Center – advance booking required – Tel:.*4585
  • Ben-Gurion House – 03-5221010
  • The Jabotinsky Museum – Tel: 03-5287320
  • The Joseph Bau House – Tel: 054-4301499
  • Rokach House – for more info: – Tel: 03-5168042
  • IDF Historical Collection Museum – Tel: 03-5172913 , 03-5161346
  • The Etzel Museum – Tel: 03-525-3307
  • The Hagana Museum –  Tel: 03-560862
  • The Lechi Museum – Tel: 03-6820288
  • The Etzel 1948 Museum – Tel: 03-5177180 , 03-5172044
  • The Nachum Gutman Museum of Art – Tel: 03-5161970
  • The Hosmasa Museum – Holon – Tel: 03-5050425
  • The Mikveh Israel Visitors Center – advance booking required – Tel:  03-5030489
  • The Rishon L’Tzion Museum – Tel: 03-9598862,  03-9598890
  • The Eran Shamir Moshava Museum in Mazkeret Batya – Tel:08-9349525
  • Ayalon Institute, Rehovot Tel: 08-9406552
  • Weizmann House, Rehovot – Tel: 08-9343230
Northern Israel

  • The Sliqim at Kfar Giladi – Tel:  052-2512915
  • HaShomer House Museum – Tel:  04-6941565
  • Tel Hai Courtyard – Tel: 04-6951333
  • The Birya Fortress – Tel:  04-6922433
  • The Restored Pioneer Village at Rosh Pinah – Tel:  04-6936913
  • The Kinneret Courtyard – Tel:  04-6709117
  • Naharayim Experience in Gesher – Tel:  04-6752685
  • The Palmach Cave – Tel: 04-9898946 ,052-4471109
  • The Historic Nahalal Police Station – Tel:  04-6415073
  • The Nahalal “Sliq” – Tel: 052-3347194
  • The Pioneer Settlers Museum – Kibbutz Yifat Tel:  04-6548974
  • HaReut Museum – Tel:   04-6432810
  • The Chaim Shturman House – at Kibbutz Ein Harud – Tel: 04-6486337 |  04-6486328
  • Beit HaMeiri, Tsfat – Tel:  04-6921939
  • The Tower and Stockade Museum at Hanita – Tel: 04-9859677
  • The Jezreel Valley Train Museum – Kfar Yehoshua – Tel:  04-9534226
  • Clandestine Immigration Boat Tour, Atlit – Tel:  04-9841980
  • The Goara Museum of the Hagana – Tel:  04-9597402
  • The Treasures in the Walls Museum, Akko. – Tel:  04-9911004
  • The Underground Prisoners Museum, Akko – Tel: 04-9911375
  • The Fisher House, Kiryat Ata – Tel:  04-8440207
  • The Museum of the First Aliyah in Zichron – Tel:  04-6294777
  • The Hannah Senesh House, Kibbutz Sdot Yam – Tel:  04-6364366   052-8795366
  • The Gdudim House Museum – Tel: 09-8822212
  • The Khan Museum, Hadera – Tel: 04-6322330 , 04-6324562
  • The Haifa City Museum – Tel: 04-9115888  
  • The Herman Struk Museum – Tel: 04-6359962 
  • The National Maritime Museum – Tel: 04-853662 

Also

  • The Israel Museum
  • The Open Museum in Omer
  • The Open Museum in Tefen
  • The Open Museum in Tel-Hai
  • Ramat HaNadiv in Zichron Yaakov

Israel Defense Force – IDF

Every year the Israel Defense Force allows members of the public access to some of the army, navy or air-force bases.  The bases listed below will be open on Thursday from 9 am – 2 pm

Navy Base

  • Ashdod – together with the Ashdod Port

Army Bases

Northern Command

  • Beit Hillel, Elika and Maalot

Central Command

  • Hativa Merhavit – Shomrom & in the Beka
  • Kiryat Arba, ‘Um Tzefa’, Karmi Tzur, Alfei Menashe, Givat Hatachmoshet (Jerusalem), Ariel & Shaked

Southern Command

  • Machaneh Natan
  • Matzadot Natan
  • Matzadot Yoav
  • Rahan and Sderot Bases

Air Force

Israel Ground Forces – Infantry

  • Latrun

Air-Force jets will also be a flying over the following cities and towns (from 10:40 am)

Beer Sheva, Yerucham, Dimona, Arad, Kiryat Gat, Jerusalem, Beit Shean, Afula, Nazareth, Tiberias, Katzrin, Tzfat, Carmiel, Nahariya, Haifa, Cesearea, Netanya, TelAviv, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Sderot, Netivot, Ofakim and Hatezerim

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Holocaust Memorial Day – Yom HaShoah

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Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 is Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Memorial Day in Israel. The siren and commemorative events. 

6 memorial candles

The central state ceremony, marking the start of Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day in Israel, will be held at Yad Vashem on Monday, April 17th, at 20:00. The ceremony will be held in the presence of the President of the State of Israel and the Prime Minister, dignitaries and Holocaust survivors. Israel TV station will cover the live event.

Each year, six Holocaust survivors are chosen to light torches in memory of the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust.  

Tuesday, 18.04.23

  • 10:00 a.m. siren across Israel and a 2-minute silence is observed
  • 10:02 a.m. laying of wreaths at Yad Vashem
  • 11:00 a.m. ceremony – “Unto Every Person, There is a Name
  • 13:00 National Memorial Service
  • 16:45 closing ceremony at Kibbutz Lochamei HaGettaot 

“Unto every person, there is a name bestowed on him by God and given to him by his parents,” – a moving poem written by Zelda.

There are now little over 160,000 Holocaust survivors in Israel. More than 15,000 died in Israel in 2022.

  • The average age of a survivor in Israel is 84.5, and about 83% are over the age of 80
  • Haifa has the largest surviving community of Holocaust survivors 
  • 900 Holocaust survivors – victims of the most terrible torture and atrocities, succumbed to Covid-19, and many died alone.

One-quarter live below the poverty line. Thousands of them require food and medication immediately.

Appeal: The Foundation for the Welfare of Holocaust Survivors is a non-profit organization founded in 1994 by Holocaust survivors and for Holocaust survivors. Their mission is to assist, in every way possible, those who survived the horrors of the Holocaust and now, in their advanced years, lack the resources to live in dignity. If you can donate, however small, to this worthy cause, please follow this link…

The official name of Holocaust Memorial Day is Yom HaZikaron laShoah ve-laG’vurah (יום הזיכרון לשואה ולגבורה; “Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day”), commonly referred to in Israel and abroad as Yom HaShoah (יום השואה) or simply Holocaust Remembrance Day.

In Israel, Yom HaShoah is commemorated on the 27th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan, usually in April or May in the Gregorian calendar. If the 27th of Nisan is adjacent to Shabbat, the date is changed by one day. International Holocaust Remembrance Day is commemorated on January 27th.

In Israel, on the eve of Yom HaShoah, at 8 p.m., an official memorial ceremony takes place at the Yad Vashem in Jerusalem in the presence of the Prime Minister and President of Israel. Each year 6 Holocaust survivors are called upon to light a memorial candle in honor of the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. It is usual for the Speaker of the Knesset to address the nation. Kaddish (Mourner’s Prayer for the Departed) is recited as well as a touching prayer called El Malei Rachamim (G-d Full of Mercy) – watch the video below. The ceremony ends with the singing of the Israeli national anthem – Hatikvah.

As this is an official day of mourning in Israel, all public entertainment is prohibited – restaurants, theaters, pubs, etc., are closed. Television channels broadcast programs that remind us of those difficult days. The Diary of Anne Frank, the story of Rauol Wallenberg, Janusz Korczak, and the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, and touching interviews with survivors who share their personal stories are broadcast.

“For the dead and the living, we must bear witness” – Elie Wiesel

Yom HaShoah is an official working day in Israel. Children attend school and participate in age-appropriate memorial activities. At 10 a.m., a siren sounds across the country, traffic comes to a standstill, everyone stops what they are doing, and the country stands together for a minute of silence. The siren marks the commencement of the official memorial service at Yad VaShem. 

In Poland, the day is marked by “The March of the Living.” The March of the Living is an annual educational program that brings Jewish students from around the world to Poland, where they explore the history of the Holocaust.

On Holocaust Memorial Day, thousands of people march from Auschwitz to Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex built during World War II. 

Lighting a memorial (yarzheit) candle on the eve of Yom HaShoah is traditional. The memorial candle burns for a little more than 24 hours. 

Yom HaShoah has no specific religious ritual, and practices differ in Jewish communities worldwide.

The day holds significant meaning for Jews around the world. The central theme that runs through all observances is the importance of remembering and recalling the victims of the Holocaust and ensuring that such a tragedy never happens again.

The words to “El Malei Rachamin”  for Yom HaShoah

God, full of mercy, who dwells on high, provide a sure rest upon the Divine Presence’s wings, within the range of the holy and the pure, whose shining resemble the sky’s, all the souls of the six million Jews, victims of the European Holocaust, who were murdered, slaughtered, burnt and exterminated for the Sanctification of the Name, by the German Nazi assassins and their helpers from the rest of the peoples. Therefore, the Master of Mercy will protect them forever, from behind the hiding of his wings, and will tie their souls with the rope of life. The Everlasting is their heritage, the Garden of Eden shall be their resting room, and they shall rest peacefully upon their lying place, they will stand for their fate in the end of days, and let us say: Amen  

אֵל מָלֵא רַחֲמִים שׁוֹכֵן בַּמְּרוֹמִים, הַמְצֵא מְנוּחָה נְכוֹנָה עַל כַּנְפֵי הַשְּׁכִינָה, בְּמַעֲלוֹת קְדוֹשִׁים וטְהוֹרִים כְּזוֹהַר הָרָקִיע מַזְהִירִים אֶת כָּל הַנְּשָׁמוֹת שֶׁל שֵׁשֶׁת מִילְיוֹנֵי הַיְּהוּדִים, חַלְלֵי הַשּׁוֹאָה בְּאֵירוֹפָּה, שֶׁנֶּהֶרְגוּ, שֶׁנִּשְׁחֲטוּ, שֶׁנִּשְׂרְפוּ וְשֶׁנִּסְפּוּ עַל קִדּוּשׁ הַשֵׁם, בִּידֵי הַמְרַצְּחִים הַגֶּרְמָנִים הָנַאצִים וְעוֹזְרֵיהֶם מִשְּׁאָר הֶעַמִּים. לָכֵן בַּעַל הָרַחֲמִים יַסְתִּירֵם בְּסֵתֶר כְּנָפָיו לְעוֹלָמִים, וְיִצְרוֹר בִּצְרוֹר הַחַיִּים אֶת נִשְׁמוֹתֵיהֶם, ה’ הוּא נַחֲלָתָם, בְּגַן עֵדֶן תְּהֵא מְנוּחָתָם, וְיַעֶמְדוּ לְגוֹרָלָם לְקֵץ הַיָּמִין, וְנֹאמַר אָמֵן

 

The Very Best Picnic Spots in Israel

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Favorite Picnic Spots in Israel

Hebrew: מקומות מדליקים לעשות פיקניק בישראל

Spring, summer and even balmy autumn days are perfect times for family hikes, picnics in the forest or along the edge of a stream or perhaps at one of Israel’s many national parksYom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day), the intermediate days of Pesach (Passover) in the spring and the  autumn festival of Sukkot (The Feast of Tabernacles), are ideal picnic times.  Enjoy the smell of pine trees,  blossoming spring wildflowers, gorgeous scenery and views at some of our favorite picnic spots.

Nubian Ibex
Nubian Ibex – goat species found in the Middle East (Wikimedia)

1.  Jerusalem – The Martyrs’ Forest (Yaar HaKedushim)

From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on Route No. 1 turn off onto Route 38 at Shaar Hagai traveling towards Bet Shemesh.  Follow the sign post to the Martyrs’ Forest.  In the park you will find the Scroll of Fire Memorial, the Anne Frank Memorial and the Martyrs’ Cave.  At this time of year it is appropriate to take in the 8.5 meter Scroll of Fire M onument commemorating the destruction of our nation at various times through the ages.

2.  Another Jerusalem favorite – The Jerusalem Forest

Plenty of walking trails and picnic spots and lookout posts.  Wonderful views at sunset.

Parking, shade and picnic tables are available.

3.  Afula – Nahal Harod Park

Driving south of Afula on Route 60 turn left onto Route 675.  Travel about 1km from the Jezreel Junction to the entrance of Kibbutz Jezreel.  A paved road – parallel to Route 675 – forks off to Tel Jezreel.  The river trail, the Western Roman Bridge, Ganei Huga and the Basalt Canyon are just some of the attractions in the area.  The ancient ruins and antiquities in the Bet Shean National Park are close by.

4.  Beit Shemesh – British Park (Park Britannia)

South of Beit Shemesh, 10,000 acres of planted forest and natural flora, carob, pine and oak tress all nestle in the Judean Plain and make up Park Britannia. The park has a scenic lookout, marked walking paths and also historical and archeological sites.  A variety of wildlife including the mountain gazelle (צבי), caracals (חֲתוּלי הַמִּדְבָּר), rabbits ( ארנבים), porcupines (דרבנים) are often sited. There are numerous entrances to the park on Routes 38, 383 and 353

5.  Central Israel – Ben Shemen Forest

Hiking routes, a section of the Israel Trail, bicycle paths, archeological sites, wild flowers and picnic spots with a BBQ area are what you will find in the Ben Shemen Forest.  With easy access from Route no. 1 and Route 6 (Kvish Shesh) the forest is close to Lod and relatively close to Modiin.  Ne’ot Kedumim Park is also close by.

6.  The Negev – Beeri Forest

Following Route 25 at Saad Junction  turn onto Route 232 and a few kilometers down the road you will come to the Beeri Forest where you will find green fields, open spaces, wildflowers and lots of anemones (כלניות). There are a number of sites within the forest including the ANZAC memorial and some sulfur mines.  Once you have had your picnic you might want to take in some of the other sites in the area including the Yad Mordechai Forest and the town of Netivot which are both close by.

7.  Haifa – The Carmel Forest

Thousands of acres of natural woodland, planted forest covered with wildflowers make the Carmel Forest to the north-east of Haifa one of the most visited parks in the area.  Meander along one of may hundreds of trails.  If you come really early, you may be lucky enough to claim a picnic table and if not, just throw a blanket on the grass and enjoy the day.  Follow Route 672, take one of the turnoffs and find your perfect picnic spot.

8.  Tzfat – Blue Valley Park

580 dunams of parkland, north of Tzfat, lets you take in views of Mount Meron from every angle. If you are lucky you will see some of Israel’s wildlife including; deer (אַיָּל), ibex (עז הבר) and antelope (אַנְטִילוֹפָּה) on the many, marked footpaths in the Park.  A real joy for young children.  Route 89 takes you to Tzfat.  Once you are in Tzfat, drive towards the Central Bus Station and approximately 1/2km from the main junction, is the entrance to the park just off Atzmaut Street.

9.  Western Galilee – Adamit Park

Adamit Park offers spectacular views of the Western Galillee and Haifa Bay. An easy half-hour walk to Me’Arat HaKeshet (The Arch Cave) will be enough to build up your appetite.  Just drive east from Shlomi for about 4 kilometers on Route 899. Just before Moshav Yaara turn northwards onto the winding road that climbs up to Kibbutz Adamit (Route 8993). The entrance to Adamit Park is at the top of the hill.

Touring Tips

  • BBQ facilities are NOT available at all of these sites
  • National parks are run by KKL-JNF (Keren Kayment LeYisrael – Jewish National Fund).  Contact them with questions regarding facilities and possible entry fees. Tel:02-670 7411 
  • Be conscious of the environment.  Take only pictures and leave only footprints.
  • Have sufficient drinking water and plenty of sunscreen for your protection.
  • More travel tips here

Conseils Financiers – Alon Gal

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10 astuces pour faire des economies en Israel

דרכים לחסוך כסף בישראל

Cette information fut rendue possible grâce au don généreux d’un bienfaiteur anonyme.  Cette information fut rendue possible grâce au don généreux d’un bienfaiteur anonyme.

 money saving tips

Vous connaissez sans doute cette vieille plaisanterie.

Q. Comment faire fortune en Israël ?

A. Apportez-en une grosse avec vous.

L’argent est sans doute l’une des préoccupations les plus importantes de votre aliyah. Nombreux sont les nouveaux immigrants en Israël qui peinent à s’adapter financièrement à l’économie très différente de ce pays. Nous voulons conserver notre train de vie mais notre capital peut souvent se retrouver fortement diminué par des circonstances imprévues ; peut-être venez-vous de vous installer à votre compte, vous n’avez pas réussi à trouver de travail, ou vous avez été contraint de prendre un emploi moins bien rémunéré. Vous ne comprenez pas encore les différents plans d’épargne, les options d’investissement et les lois bancaires.

Alon Gal est le présentateur bien connu du programme de télévision très populaire de la deuxième chaîne d’Israël – Mishpacha Horeguet (Familles en progrès). Il conseille des familles qui ont perdu pied financièrement. C’est un coach des affaires très réputé, propriétaire et chef exécutif de « TUT Tikshoret ».

Alon Gal partage ici 10 de ses meilleurs conseils avec Anglo-list.

1. L’emprunt logement

Quand la plupart des familles en Israël achètent un appartement, elles souscrivent un prêt immobilier important. Dans beaucoup de cas, c’est une mauvaise décision économique. On se retrouve avec de très fortes traites mensuelles, créant ainsi une dette énorme. On doit alors faire face à l’accumulation des dettes que ce lourd emprunt peut générer et les problèmes qui en résultent. Notre qualité de vie s’en retrouve affectée. Il faut faire abstraction de l’aspect émotionnel d’acheter la maison de vos rêves. Un emprunt immobilier est un prêt, une question purement économique, et vous devez la considérer uniquement en ces termes. Continuez à louer votre appartement plus modeste pendant encore quelques années, faites avec ce que vous avez, économisez jusqu’à ce que vous soyez en mesure d’acheter un appartement plus cher et vous permettre un emprunt plus conséquent.

Solution : la totalité de vos emprunts logement, emprunts immobiliers et autres dettes à court et long termes ne doivent pas excéder 25% de votre revenu net total.

2. Anticiper l’avenir

Nous savons qu’il y a des dépenses diverses auxquelles il nous faudra faire face un jour ; bnei mitzvot de nos enfants, leurs études etc. Et pourtant, la plupart des familles se laissent surprendre par l’arrivée de ces dépenses. Il n’y a pas de surprise. Il s’agit, tout simplement, d’un manque de préparation de votre part. Vous allez donc peut-être devoir casser votre plan d’épargne ou prendre une hypothèque sur ce compte dans des conditions défavorables.

Solution : faites une estimation de toutes les grosses dépenses susceptibles d’arriver dans un avenir proche et lointain, planifiez pour ces dépenses et commencez à économiser pour elles chaque mois.

3. Communiquer

Bon nombre de familles que je rencontre ne communiquent pas bien. Un mari qui ne sait peut-être pas ce que sa femme dépense et elle qui n’a aucune idée du montant de la dette du ménage ou des prêts que son mari peut avoir. Très souvent, ils ne partagent pas non plus la responsabilité des enfants. Ils vivent dans des mondes déconnectés. Ils ont du mal à se responsabiliser au sein du mariage. Le résultat – ils ne s’aident pas et ne planifient pas à l’avance.

Solution : Tenez une réunion de famille mensuelle avec tous les membres de la famille et, au moins une fois ou deux fois par semaine, le mari et la femme doivent s’assoir ensemble pour faire le point et planifier leur vie.

4. Comptes épargne à court terme

Parce que la plupart des gens n’apprennent jamais, et encore moins deviennent experts dans le domaine des investissements, celui-ci est souvent négligé. Tout au long de ma carrière, j’ai rencontré des centaines de familles qui ont plusieurs centaines de milliers de shekels sur des comptes de dépôt à court terme. Le taux d’intérêt sur ces comptes est virtuellement zéro. Il existe de nombreuses possibilités d’investissement très solides et il est bon de les connaitre. Les bons du Trésor, les bons du gouvernement et autres plans, offerts par les banques, paient plus d’intérêts. Peu de gens savent que, en cas de faillite de la banque, les comptes de dépôt à court terme ne sont pas garantis. Avec ces dépôts à court terme, vous prêtez de l’argent à la banque et, en échange, la banque vous paie un faible taux d’intérêt. Les bons du Trésor ou bons du gouvernement, en revanche, ne sont garantis par la banque – la banque les garde pour vous. Dans l’éventualité d’une faillite de la banque, votre investissement est en sécurité et vous ne perdez pas votre argent.

Solution : Évitez les comptes de dépôt à court terme et prenez avantage des investissements plus sécurisés.

5. Les retraites

De même, la plupart des gens qui ne comprennent pas leurs investissements, ne comprennent pas non plus leurs systèmes de retraite. Même si vous contribuez à une caisse de retraite par votre emploi, la structure des salaires fait qu’un employé ne contribue pas forcément à la caisse de retraite. Soudain, au moment de prendre votre retraite, vous vous retrouvez avec 50% ou 60% de ce que vous pensiez avoir et parfois même moins. Le montant de la retraite vieillesse de la caisse d’assurance nationale (Bituach Leumi) est ridiculement bas. Nous attendons tous le moment de pouvoir bénéficier de notre retraite mais souvent, c’est une période qui peut s’avérer traumatisante sur le plan financier. Si vous n’avez pas contribué au fil des années, et certainement si vous n’avez pas contribué à une caisse de retraite de votre entreprise, cela devient un sérieux problème. Nous devons évaluer et gérer notre retraite sur une base annuelle.

Solution : évaluez vos besoins et commencez à mettre de l’argent de côté de façon à ce que vous ayez un revenu raisonnable à la retraite.

6. Revenus non protégés et invalidité

Peu de gens en mesurent l’importance. Dieu vous en préserve, demain vous vous retrouvez dans l’incapacité de travailler. Nous pensons être complètements couverts par la caisse d’assurance nationale (Bituach Leumi). Cela n’est pas tout à fait vrai. Tout d’abord, les montants versés par Bituach Leumi sont très faibles et, pour les avoir, il vous faut passer par une procédure longue et fastidieuse afin de prouver votre incapacité aux diverses autorités en charge. Il peut être difficile à admettre que, sans la protection adéquate de votre plan de retraite, vous pourriez avoir du mal à mettre de la nourriture sur la table.

Solution : Vérifiez la couverture exacte dont vous bénéficiez de votre emploi et de votre retraite. Compensez en investissant dans une assurance ou autre retraite complémentaire afin de vous garantir un revenu raisonnable.

7. Achats impulsifs

La plupart d’entre nous faisons des achats sous le coup de l’émotion. Par exemple, nous allons à l’étranger, dépensons trop au duty-free, nous achetons un écran plasma 127cm et nous laissons aller à des achats impulsifs dans les boutiques. Souvent, quand nous avons passé une mauvaise journée, nous compensons en faisant des achats superflus, sans importance, qui ne servent à rien. Ce type de consommation nous coûte cher. Soudain, nous sommes endettés et à découvert. Nous sommes contraints de faire des emprunts à court terme et à des taux très élevés afin de pouvoir tout rembourser. Pour satisfaire un frisson éphémère et une consommation inutile, nos finances peuvent s’en retrouver anéanties.

Solution : Planifiez vos achats, évaluez vos besoins et insérez-les dans votre budget en début d’année. Vous pouvez alors allouer une partie de votre budget aux achats superflus.

8. L’argent de poche

Étonnamment, les études montrent que peu de familles donnent de l’argent de poche régulièrement à leurs enfants. Au lieu de cela, les enfants viennent demander de l’argent à leurs parents en permanence. C’est une erreur. Les enfants n’apprennent pas à gérer leurs dépenses et ne savent pas comment les organiser par ordre de priorité. Du point de vue des parents, cette situation peut vite dégénérer. Les 50 shekels ici et 30 shekels là peuvent se transformer en plusieurs centaines de shekels par mois. La plupart du temps, nous n’avions aucunement l’intention de dépenser cette somme d’argent.

Solution : Organisez leur argent de poche. Avec eux, aidez-les à évaluer leurs besoins et l’argent de poche nécessaire pour satisfaire à ces besoins.

9. Offres spéciales

Les grandes enseignes commercialisent leur marchandise, en particulier les biens de consommation, avec des offres spéciales alléchantes : pour l’achat de 4, 1 gratuit, deux pour le prix d’un et autres formules de ce type. Au final, les familles se retrouvent avec des articles dont ils n’ont pas besoin et devront peut-être jeter. Ce sont là des achats inutiles qui empiètent sur votre budget. Chaque chef d’entreprise sait qu’il ne doit pas acheter trop de stock et risquer de se retrouver avec des biens inutiles qui réduisent son budget. Il en va de même pour le budget des ménages – gérez votre inventaire et faites vos provisions avec raison.

Solution : N’achetez que ce dont vous avez besoin. Ne vous laissez pas tenter, pour une petite réduction, de dépenser plus qu’il ne vous faut ou que vous ne devriez.

10. L’erreur classique

Nous avons déjà parlé de la retraite, de la capacité au travail, des dettes à moyen et long termes, de la consommation et autres questions. Mais encore, la plupart des gens ne savent pas combien ils dépensent chaque mois et ne peuvent pas rendre compte de leurs dépenses. Si tel est le cas, vous perdez le contrôle de votre vie. Il vous faut d’abord comprendre votre budget. Votre budget est le montant total de vos revenus nets. Planifiez vos dépenses.

Solution : Tout comme une entreprise doit justifier chacun de ses achats, une famille doit en faire autant. Seulement après avoir fait un inventaire complet de nos dépenses sommes-nous alors à même de gérer et contrôler notre budget.

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15 Fabulous Free Attractions in Haifa

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15 fabulous attractions and free places to visit in Haifa.

Why spend a fortune of family outings when there are so many free places to visit in Haifa?

It’s easy to spend a few hundred shekels a day on family outings and it can become depressingly expensive.  Follow our guide to brilliant free places to to visit in Haifa, and have a fun-filled day without spending a fortune.

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The suspension bridge at Nesher Park

 

The Bahai Temple

The Bahai Temple in Haifa is probably the city’s most popular attraction.  The golden dome of the Bahai Temple is a landmark and shines brightly in the summer.

There are 4 options for viewing the grounds:

  1. The Temple (Shrine of the Baab) on Sderot HaZionut
  2. From the lookout on Yefe Nof Street in the Central Carmel 
  3. A pre-arranged tour of the terraces starting on Yefe Nof
  4. A spectacular view from Ben Gurion Blvd in the German Colony.

Entrance to the daily terrace tour (except Wednesday) is free of charge and no reservations are needed – it’s on a first-come-first-served basis. This tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties or health issues.  Starting at 45 Yefe Nof Street, and lasting 50 minutes, the tour ends at the garden’s entrance on Hatzionut Avenue.  English tours are at midday.

Wear comfortable shoes and have plenty of water. The terrace tour maybe difficult for small children (and if you have bad knees) and once you begin there is no turning back.

2.  The Hecht Museum at the University of Haifa

The Hecht Museum is an archaeological museum at the Haifa University on Abba Houshy Road, Mount Carmel, Haifa.

For an English tour, coordinate your visit in advance with the Visitor’s Center at 04-8240097.  This is an interesting outing for the whole family and also for your out-of-town guests.

Bus no. 24, 37 and 37A get you to the university. Soon you will be able to get to the university with the cable car from Merkazit Hamifratz (expected October 2021)

3.  Clandestine Immigration & Naval Museum

Located at 204 Allenby St, the Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum is dedicated to the illegal immigrants around the time of Israel’s independence and their right and struggle to live in this country.   The museum is also dedicated to the history of the Israeli Navy. Climb aboard the ship “Af-Al-Pi-Chen”, which brought 434 immigrants to Israel.  Also on view is the Dakar submarine that sank in 1967.  Thirty years later its conning tower was discovered. A visit to the Illegal Immigrants’ Detainee Camp in Atlit is well worth a visit after your visit to the Clandestine Immigration Museum.

The museum Is open from 08:30 – 16:00 on weekdays.  Buses: 1, 2, 5, 26, 44, 45 and the Haifa Metronit. Plenty of parking. Phone 04-8536249 for details. 

4. The Dagon Grain Museum & Silo

The enormous Dagon grain museum and silo is a distinctive fortress like construction on Ha’atzmaut St, near the Haifa port.   It can easily be seen from the top of the Carmel.  Guided tours of the museum and the plant are available The oldest exhibits are millstones and other items from Jericho dating from the eighth millennium B.C.

Museum opening hours: Daily from 08:00 – 10:30 (closed on Saturday). A guided tour can be arranged from Sun-Fri. at 10.30am; by appointment (tel. 04-866-4221). Entrance is free although one has to pay for a guided tour. 

If you are coming from out of town, the easiest way to get there is by train – get off at Haifa-Hashmona-Central Station and Dagon is on your door-step.

5.  The Israel Electric Company (Hevrat HaHashmal)

The Israel Electric Company’s visitors center in Haifa’s at the power station, offers an interesting explanation of how electricity is manufactured and distributed in Israel.  The visit includes a tour of the power plant.  The power station is located on Tuvim Rd in the Industrial Zone.

You can pre-arrange your visit to the power station on-line.  Wear closed flat shoes otherwise you will not be allowed into the power plant.  It’s a pity to miss it. 

A visit to the much larger power station in Hadera (half way between Haifa and Tel Aviv) is well worth it too.

6. Muhraka

Muhraka – The Horn of the Carmel is an old monastery that belongs to the Carmelit Order, who arrived in Israel from Europe in the 17th century. According to the conventional belief of Christians, Muslims, Druze and Jews, it is at this location that the dramatic battle between Elijah and the prophets of Baal took place. 

The monastery is situated behind the Druze villages.

Take route 672 from Haifa University, pass Daliat El Carmel and make a left turn to Muhraka.  Visiting hours: 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00.  If you are using public transport to reach this outlying attraction then use your Rav Kav daily Travel Pass for a much more affordable travel option.

7. Haifa’s Beaches

Haifa has miles and miles of soft, sandy, golden beaches. In the summer, lifeguards are on duty during the summer months until 18:00. There are toilet and shower facilities.  Plenty of bars and cafes along the promenade and kosher options too. 

Bat Galim and the Surfers Beach in the northern suburbs are accessible by train – the nearest station is Haifa Bat Galim. 

Moving south; the Carmel Beach, Nirvana, Zamir, Dado, Dado South and the Student’s Beach (Train and bus stations – Haifa Hof HaCarmel – are located opposite). 

Beaches are also easily accessible by bus and Metronit. Free parking.

8. Gan HaEm (Mother’s Park)

Gan Ha’em is adjacent to the last station (Gan HaEm staion) of the Carmelit Underground in the Central Carmel neighborhood.  It is also adjacent to the Haifa zoological gardens and Wadi Lotem.  Gan Haem is a fairly large park and playground; swings, see-saws, slides, climbing apparatus.  It is a great place for a family picnic and picnic tables are plentiful. 

Often there are free concerts in the park on Wednesday nights in July and August.  Bring your own chairs.

9. Wadi Lotem

Appreciate nature and meander through the recently cleaned up Wadi Lotem trail. 

The trail starts just next to the events pavilion in Gan Ha’em, it’s easy and suitable for the whole family. The trail takes you from the Carmel down to the  coast – about a 3 kilometer walk.

10. Wadi Nisnas

Wadi Nisnas, is an Arab neighborhood in Haifa with a population of about 8,000 inhabitants.

It boasts a fresh fruit and vegetable market which is open 7 days a week.  You’ll discover specialized food stores, interesting restaurants and the best falafel Haifa has to offer.  Wadi Nisnas is known for the permanent open art and sculpture exhibition.  Alleys and walkways hide interesting artworks on doorways, the sides and fronts of buildings.

A do-it-yourself walking trail is demarcated from the Central Carmel to Wadi Nisnas.  It will take about an hour to descend from the Carmel down to the Wadi.  (Wadi NisNas, in December:  The Haifa Festival of Festivals – Chag HaChagim)

11.  The Carmel Forest National Park

“Little Switzerland” is part of the Carmel Forest National Park and is a short drive on from the Haifa University on Abba Hushi Rd., en-route to the Druze villages. Hundreds of acres of pine forests, walking trails and picnic spots. In the springtime you can enjoy the wild flowers that carpet the forest floor.

12.  The Hai Bar

The Hai Bar is part of the Carmel Forest National Park.  This animal sanctuary has re-introduced numerous native species to the area. Visit the forest in the spring to enjoy a mass of wild flowers. Purchase an annual membership – Matmom – from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.  You get free entrance to most of the parks in Israel and 50% discount to others. Tourists can buy a similar card called “The Green Card”.  For around 80 shekels you get entrance to 6 sites operated by the Israel Nature Parks Authority.  Entrance on Saturdays only from 08:00 – 16:00.  Call *3639.

13.  Nesher Park

If you are adventurous and not afraid of heights, the main feature of the 200 dunam (50 acres), Nesher Park, to the north-east of Haifa, is the 70 meter suspension bridge that spans a seasonal, winter river – Nahal Katia.  After a 15 minute walk from the parking area on trails that meander through the vegetation and shrubbery you reach the bridge. Additional facilities include a picnic area, lookout plaza, access trails and landscaped rock ledges. Follow Harub (Carob)Rd. in Ramot Yitzhak as far as the road sign that says KKL-JNF Nesher Park. Park your car in the car park and follow the sign  “To Nahal Katiya “.

14.  Stella Maris

The Stella Maris Church –  The Star of the Sea – was built on its current site in 1836.  It serves as a center to the Carmelit Order throughout the world.

The ceiling of the main hall is roofed and decorated by colorful paintings based on motifs from The Old and New Testaments

15.  Stella Maris Lighthouse & Elijah’s Cave

Your little boys will love this outing. Opposite the Stella Maris Church, Haifa’s lighthouse guides ships and naval traffic into Haifa Bay.

You can then stroll down a pathway which leads you to Elijah’s Cave.  An important shrine to many religions, the chapel includes the very cave in which the prophet Elijah is believed to have lived and taught.