North African Jews using Hena as part of a wedding ceremony

24 hours in Israel

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February 26th 2011
Israel is fantastic. I’ve been having a great time with only one minor problem. I can’t seem to drive from Point A to Point B without getting lost. I’ve seen a lot more of Tel Aviv and the outskirts of Jerusalem that I ever intended to see. On the way from the airport last night I got to less than 1 block from the “hotel” where I’m staying and then spent over ½ driving in circles ... read more

Middle East » Israel » Tel Aviv District » Tel Aviv

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Following World War II, the British withdrew from their mandate of Palestine, and the UN partitioned the area into Arab and Jewish states, an arrangement rejected by the Arabs. Subsequently, the Israelis defeated the Arabs in a series of wars without... ... read more