Tourism
The Sanhedrin Train: An Interactive Hiking Trail Across the Galilee
This video (07:17) introduces The Sanhedrin Trail, an interactive 70 km long path dedicated in honor of the State of Israel’s 70th birthday, celebrating the cultural heritage, nature, archaeology and
Tzippori Forest: Israel during the Talmudic Period
From the website of KKL-JNF, this article introduces the history and features of the Tzippori Forest Scenic Trail, a 16 km path which runs along the Tziporri River in the
LOTEM & KKL-JNF: Making Nature Accessible to All
This moving video (06:03) describes the activities of LOTEM, an Israeli non-profit organization that works to make nature accessible to those with special needs. Together with KKL-JNF, the organization built
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 firsthand experiences working in the Hula Valley swamps. In the
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 Valley. What used to be a malaria-infested swamp region is
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 on their migratory path, the Hula Valley is one of the
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 description of the local Druze and Jewish population groups, an
KKL-JNF: Moving Forward With the Galilee
From the website of Karen Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund, Israel’s largest green organization, this site summarizes the organization’s activities in the Galilee, including projects in the fields of water management,