Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem YMCA
This historic rec center in the heart of Israel is a bastion of peace and togetherness.
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Jerusalem, Israel
This historic rec center in the heart of Israel is a bastion of peace and togetherness.
Kfar Kama, Israel
One of only two towns in Israel populated by Circassians, a sect of Sunni Muslims who are also devoted to Israeli military service.
Dan, Israel
Idol made by King Jeroboam for the Israelites.
Tiberias, Israel
The mosaic floor of a 4th-century synagogue features a pagan zodiac wheel alongside traditional images of a Torah ark and menorahs.
Ramla, Israel
This 1939 grave of a British soldier now receives legions of unlikely visitors.
Eilon, Israel
A secluded fortress from the days of the Crusades that offers breathtaking views.
Laqiya, Israel
Traditional Bedouin crafting has become an official tourist site and successful industry for its female craftspeople.
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
One of only three fountains created by the iconic architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
Acre, Israel
This synagogue is covered in beautiful mosaics that explore the history of the Jewish people.
East Jerusalem, Israel
An ancient tunnel in Jerusalem built to redirect water in the event of a siege is one of history’s great architectural innovations.
Herzliya, Israel
This marvelous work of outsider architecture is built into the cliffs of an Israeli beach.
Ramot, Israel
A geometric jumble of homes.
Jerusalem, Israel
Through a collection of modern bric-a-brac this museum tells the story of the Jewish people from Biblical times to today.
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
The maze-like transportation hub contains abandoned areas, derelict stores, and a resident bat colony.
Jerusalem, Israel
This "Jewish Sistine Chapel" was designed to reinvigorate Judaism's artistic legacy but was almost lost to misguided restoration.
Jerusalem, Israel
Biblical beasts and endangered animal preservation come together in this Israeli zoo.
Jerusalem, Israel
Hidden out of public view in the National Library of Israel is a collection of "Stalag's," 1960s Nazi themed porno paperbacks written and consumed by Israelis.
Jerusalem, Israel
This nightmarish children's plaything was left grotesque to help kids conquer their fear.
Kiryat Tiv'on, Israel
A sprawling ancient Jewish cemetery with over 30 rock-hewn burial caves.
Ketura, Israel
This tree was extinct for a thousand years before sprouting again from a 2,000-year-old seed.
Ein Gedi, Israel
As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.
Jerusalem, Israel
This unassuming oasis elevated just above the busy streets of Jerusalem offers one of the best views of the Old City.
Ein Gedi, Israel
The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.
Be'er Sheva, Israel
A magical oasis in the middle of the Negev Desert.