Israel is an incredible place, with an
overwhelming number of things to see. If you can, take some
time to travel around Israel with your friends. You can
always speak with your Ulpan director for travel destination
suggestions, but here is our list of must-see sites:
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The Old City of Jerusalem, where you will find an
incredible shuk (market) and the Western Wall
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The Old City of Jaffa, a seaport city from Biblical
times, now housing many local artists and their studios
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Old City of Tzfat, the birthplace of Kabbalah is a
spiritual center for many Jews
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Beaches of Eilat
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Tel Aviv, this little big city is the center for
secular cultural life in Israel. Visit the restaurants and
coffee shops, museums, and of course the boardwalk and the
beach
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Dead Sea and Mount Masada, where you can float in the
waters of the lowest place on earth, and explore one of the
most historically significant sites of the Jewish people.
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Haifa, where you can visit the spectacular Bahai
Gardens and Golden Dome.
Be?er Sheva,
is a city from which you can see the Negev (the desert).
Tel Arad and Advat are two sites containing astounding ruins
dating back to the time of the Canaanites and Nabateans.
You can also explore the story of the Bedouins past and
present at the Museum of Bedouin Culture. |
