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Discover the Shefelah
The must-have guide for exploring in and around Jerusalem
"In and Around Jerusalem for Everyone - The Best Walks, Hikes and Outdoor Pools"
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Discover the Shefelah
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
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The Stalectite Caves (near Beit Shemesh)
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The Biblical Museum of Natural History in Beit Shemesh
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Tel Tzora and the story of Samson
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The tombs of the Maccabees
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Hasmonean Heritage Museum and Anava Park in Modi'in
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The Biblical Landscape Reserve at Neot Kedumim (close to Modi'in)
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The Armored Corps Memorial Museum in Latrun
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Mini Israel in Latrun
HIKES
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A circular hike to the ruins of Qeiyafa through the Elah Valley.
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A short hike to the ruins of Qeiyafa
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An interesting hike to ancient Burgin
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Tel Tzafit - the ancient Philistine city of Gath
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A hike in Park Ayalon Canada (close to Latrun)
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Early synagogue at Um el-Umdan and short hike to Shur Hill (in Modi'in)
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The tombs of the Maccabees (close to Mevo Modi'in)
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Hike from Tel Socho (Givat Hatourmasim) for views and lupins
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Tel Adulam and its cave
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Tel Azeka via Britannia Park
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The ruins of Midras (with and without a hike)
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The Gezer Trail
HISTORIC SITES
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Tel Beit Shemesh
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The Second Temple settlement of Itri
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Tel Lachish and the prophets of Judah
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A trip or hike to the amphitheater at Beit Guvrin and basements of Meresha
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Tel Gezer
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Tel Tzafit - the ancient Phliistine city of Gath
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The Second Temple synagogue of Um el-Umdan (in Modi'in)
Links to the best family activities, hikes and historic sites in the GOLAN, EASTERN GALILEE, UPPER GALILEE, LOWER GALILEE, JORDAN VALLEY & LAKE KINNERET, the SHEFELAH, TEL AVIV-YAFFO and surroundings, NORTH of TEL AVIV, and SOUTH of TEL AVIV.
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