Gems in Israel
Spotlighting Israel's Lesser Known Tourist Attractions and Travel Sites, the Gems.

December 2000  
ISSN: 1527-9812  
 

THIS MONTH

The Ayalon Institute
Herzl Never Lived Here
The Weizmann House
Nitzanim Beach
Clore Garden of Science and the Weizmann Institute of Science
So How Exactly Does a Sabra Look?
Pilgrims' Crossing - Guesthouses in Jerusalem
 
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The Ayalon Institute
Kibbutzim Hill
by Yael Zisling

The Secret Entrance to the Bullet Factory Imagine building a clandestine ammunition factory, right under the nose of the British. In 1945, the Haganah determined that at the end of the British Mandate a struggle would ensue between the Jews and Arabs of the land. A decision was made by the Haganah to establish a secret plant
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Herzl Never Lived Here
Herzl (Hulda) Forest
by Yael Zisling

Herzl House - Herzl (Hulda) Forest This stone building, which recently opened as a small museum lies in the Herzl Forest, more commonly referred to as the Hulda Forest (so named for the nearby kibbutz). One would think from its name, Herzl House, that this in fact was the house of one the great leaders of Zionism. However, that is not the case.
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The Weizmann House
by Yael Zisling

View of Chaim Weizmann's Room (back of the house) Where He Had A Tray Installed to Feed Birds There is a good chance that if you saw this house today (with its decidedly modern look), in just about any country in the world, you would be impressed. The fact that it was built in Rehovot in 1937, makes it that much more extraordinary. During 1949-1952, the house was the official residence of Israel’s first president, Dr. Chaim Weizmann and his wife Vera.
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Nitzanim Beach
by Yael Zisling

Nitzanim Beach Israel has 189 kilometers of coastline and 70% of the population lives near the coast. Going to the beach is a favorite pastime, for both natives and tourists. Many tourists’ frequent Tel Aviv’s beaches (since so many hotels are located so close to the beach), but these tend to be terribly crowded.

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Clore Garden of Science and the Weizmann Institute of Science
Self-Guided Tour
by Yael Zisling

An Exhibit at the Clore Garden of Science The Weizmann Institute’s Sci-Trek, the self guided tour that highlights the research and scientific projects of this world renowned academic institution is definitely interesting and worth taking. However, if your time is limited, you should note that the real jewel is the Clore Garden of Science. Perhaps intended for children, it is a place where both adults and children can have fun experiencing science, first hand.

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So How Exactly Does a Sabra Look?
by Yael Zisling

A Sabra Plant Most people know that a native Israeli is referred to as a Sabra (tzabar in Hebrew). However, not everyone knows what a Sabra really looks like (not the human variety). A Sabra is actually a form of cactus, Opuntia ficus-indica, in the past known as a ‘prickly pear’ and now most often called a ‘cactus pear’.

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Pilgrims' Crossing - Guesthouses in Jerusalem

The following is a list of guesthouses located in the Jerusalem area; most of these are located either in churches or monasteries.

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