Close up of Akeda mosaic at Beith Alpha Synagogue

Along the Jordan and into Jerusalem

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May 27th 2014
Writing this from the Dan Panorama Hotel in Jerusalem. Thanks Dan hotels for the upgrade to the awesome suite including a terrace big enough for a group of thirty to have a party. Looking forward to the 5 nights here in Jerusalem. Have to get to bed early (like now) so just a quick summary and will fill in more later. Started out from the kibbutz in the morning. I skipped Nadav's tour and ta ... read more

Middle East » Israel » North District » Beit She'an

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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