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| You'll have to know your stuff to get this one! This village is near another 'A' city which is bigger than the one in question. It was founded in 1953 by Jews who emigrated from Iran, Turkey and Kurdistan. What is the place? Here's a hint: it's in the region of Gilboa. | Cities of Israel: Letter A (dovbear) |
Avital. The name Avital can be found in the bible in the book of Second Samuel 3:4. Translated literally it means "father of dew" or conveying 'freshness', I'm not sure how that applies to David's wife but that was her name.
| Whose home would we be able to visit if we went to Sde Boker? | Israel's Desert The Negev (dovbear) |
David Ben-Gurion. Did you know that Albert Einstein was invited to be Israel's second president? It's true, he was invited to do so in 1952 by David Ben Gurion whose house is located on kibbutz Sde Boker. Ben Gurion had a passionate love for the desert of Israel and had a dream that it would flourish just as the prophet Isaiah claimed it would some day.
| Who was the Prime Minister of Israel in 2003? | All About Israel (E-Blast) |
Ariel Sharon. Ariel Sharon of the Likud won the elections against Amram Mitzna.
| Who was the first Israeli president? | All About Israel (E-Blast) |
Dr. Chaim Weizmann. The job was originally offered to Albert Einstein but he refused. All of the others (Ezer Weizmann, Haym Herzog and Zalman Shazar) were presidents after Dr. Chaim Weizmann.
| Which kibbutz is located in the Arava Valley and specializes in bird watching holidays? | Israel's Desert The Negev (dovbear) |
Kibbutz Lotan. Kibbutz Lotan is a fine example of what can be done in the area of ecological friendly tourism. Bird watchers are a great asset to Israel's tourism, one that has not been fully capitalized on as of yet. But the folks of K. Lotan caught the vision early and have done remarkable well. Check out their site and see the birding pictures they offer: http://www.birdingisrael.com/
| Which Israeli prime minister was murdered by an Israeli citizen? | All About Israel (E-Blast) |
Rabin. Isaac Rabin was murdered by Igal Amir on November the fourth 1995, because of different points of view concerning politics.
| Which branch of the Israel Defense Force has a museum located in the desert? | Israel's Desert The Negev (dovbear) |
Air Force. Well, first off, Israel has no marines in her ranks and as far as navy ships in the desert it would take a bit of doing! But it's the air force who stores planes in this rust free environment for people to come and enjoy.
| Where is Israel's first ice-skating rink? | Israel is Real (janetgool) |
Metulla. The northern town of Metulla, near the Lebanese border, houses the Canada center, home to Israel's first ice-skating rink. Caeseria boats a golf-course, while one can snorkel in Eilat or ski on Mt Hermon on the Golan Heights.
| When was the six day war? | All About Israel (E-Blast) |
1967. The Six Day War was the shortest war in the Israel history. In those six days Israel fought against Jordan, Egypt, Syria and Lebanon.
| What two lettered city was destroyed by Joshua and never rebuilt? | Cities of Israel: Letter A (dovbear) |
Ai. It's pronounced like the word 'eye'. The ruins of this city have been located in Samaria with all certainty but the archaeological evidence differs than the biblical account. Apparently the great city of Ai was long destroyed before Joshua ever arrived and possibly it was being renovated at the time of the attack.
| What section of Israel's name translates to "cylinder"? | Israel - the land (whosyodanny) |
The Gallil. The Galilee looks like a half cylinder in the ground, with the high mountains in its middle sloping down to the east and west. This is the area in Israel with the most rain fall, and therefore the most vegetation year round.
| What sea is beside the city of Tiberius? | Cities And Places In Israel (Nochance174) |
Sea of Galilee. The Sea Of Galilee is one of the two major bodies of water in Israel, the other being the Dead Sea. The Sea Of Galilee is a freshwater sea, unlike the Dead Sea, and is also called The Kineret.
| What mountain was built as a palace for king Herod, and later used as a fortress to house Jews fleeing from Roman persecution? | Cities And Places In Israel (Nochance174) |
Masada. Roman Governor Flavius Silva marched to Masada with 10 to 15 thousand troops in order to overtake the fleeing Jews.
| What mountain is the northern end of the coastal plane? | Israel - the land (whosyodanny) |
Mt Carmel. The Carmel is where Elijah stood up to the Prophets of Baal. A cave by the Bat Galim beach, at the foot of the mountain is attributed to Elijah, and is a pilgrimage site for both Jews and Muslims.
| What major Israeli archeological site is located near the Dead Sea? | Israel is Real (janetgool) |
Masada. Masada, built by Herod as a palace and later the scene of a tragic battle between Bar Kochba and his zealots and the Roman army, is located high on a hill over-looking the Dead Sea. Herodian, another palace build by Herod, is south of Jerusalem and east of Bethlehem. Avdat, a Nabatean city, is in the Negev. Beit Shean is a large archaeological site located at the northern end of the Jordan Valley.
| What major academic institution is located in the city of Rehobeth? | Israel is Real (janetgool) |
The Weitzmann Institute. The Weitzman Institute is in Rehobeth.It is named after the first president of Israel, Haim Weitzman,and is a major scientific research institute. Ben Gurion University, named after David Ben Gurion, is located in Beer Sheba. The Hebrew University is in Jerusalem while the Technion is in Haifa.
| What kind of kosher cuisines are available in Jerusalem restaurants? | Israel is Real (janetgool) |
all of the above (Chinese, Mexican, French). A wide variety of restaurants can be found in Israel, and many have adapted themselves to the kosher laws.
| What kind of festival is held in Carmiel, a town in the north of Israel, during the summer? | Israel is Real (janetgool) |
Dance. Carmiel hosts an international folk-dance festival in the summer. Eilat is home to a jazz festival, and Acco, the coast north of Haifa, is the venue for alternative theatre. These are just a few of the festivals held in Israel.
| What is the pool of water in the north, sometimes referred to as the Hermon's Eye, better known as? | Israel - the land (whosyodanny) |
Birkat Ram. Birkat Ram is thought to be a crater of an extinct volcano. It's clear blue waters and almost perfect circular shape make it a very popular tourist attraction.
| What is the official name of Israel's primary international airport? | Israel is Real (janetgool) |
Ben Gurion Airport. Israel's primary international airport is Ben Gurion, located near Tel Aviv in Lod. There is a smaller airport in Eilat which handles charter flights from Europe. El Al is Israel's national carrier.
| What is the name of the famous oasis which is located in the east of Israel? | Cities And Places In Israel (Nochance174) |
Ein Gedi. The oasis of Ein Gedi translated as the well of the goat, is home to many animals and waterfalls. Ein Gedi is mentioned in the Song Of Songs and is said to be where King David hid from King Saul.
| What is the largest forest in Israel? | Israel - the land (whosyodanny) |
Ya'ar Biriya. This forest is a favorite spot for camping and picnicking! Some of the trees that can be found growing wild are oak, holly, pomegranate and fig.
| What is the El-Al river famous for? | Israel - the land (whosyodanny) |
Its black waterfall, and its white waterfall. Definitely a hike worth going on, this is one of the more visited rivers of the golan. Others include Meshushim, Gilabun and Dalyot, where you can find the highest waterfall, nesting vultures, and the ruins of the fortress of Gamla.
| What is Israel's official name? | Israel is Real (janetgool) |
The State of Israel. When Ben Gurion announced Israel's independence in 1948, he announced that the official name of the country would be, in Hebrew' "Medinat Yisrael".
| What ethnic minority of the peoples of Israel has a large presence in the Negev Desert? | Israel's Desert The Negev (dovbear) |
Bedouins. The Bedouins are actually Arabs, but they stand by themselves within the Arab people. At times they're looked down upon by their Arab brethren for their chosen way of life. While they still remain nomadic to some degree the majority of the 110,000 Bedouin in the Negev have been settled into villages by the Israeli government. The Bedouin people can be found throughout the nation of Israel with an additional 50,000 members living in the north of the country primarily in the Galilee.
| What body of water is located on the border of Israel and Jordan? | Cities And Places In Israel (Nochance174) |
The Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is so salty, that you will float in it. The minerals in the Dead Sea are also very healthy, which is why many beauty products have ingredients from the Dead Sea in them.
| We are going to spend the night at the most southerly located city in Israel. Located on the Gulf of Aqaba this city is like none other in all of the Land. Where will we be staying? | Israel's Desert The Negev (dovbear) |
Eilat. Eilat is the play ground for Israelis. It has many posh hotels and eateries and it includes a lot of attractions such as the aquarium. Eilat offers border crossings with both Egypt and Jordan so it gets a fair bit of through travelers for this very reason.
| This part of Jerusalem is well known for its hotel and amenities but it was originally founded as a Christian Utopian society in the late nineteenth century. Where am I referring too? | Cities of Israel: Letter A (dovbear) |
American Colony. It's a pretty interesting story of how the American Colony got under way. Started by a group of Americans who later were joined by Swedish Christians they set out to do good works in the name of Jesus creating soup kitchens, orphanages and hospitals. Having endured great persecution they continued in their work and brought relief to many thousands of people who would have more than likely died without them.
| This location has just been made a national park (2007). It has been the sight of a terrible massacre by the Romans during the Great Revolt and it would have provided an excellent vantage point to view the Crusader campaign at The Battle of Hittin. Where would this be? | Cities of Israel: Letter A (dovbear) |
Arbel. Mount Arbel has a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee on the western shore and it is one of several places where the intensity of the Jordan Valley Rift can be seen. The Jordan Valley Rift extends from Turkey in the north clear down to Mozambique in Africa covering some 1,800 miles.
| This city is the largest in the Negev and its name means 'Seven Wells'. About which city am I talking? | Israel's Desert The Negev (dovbear) |
Beer Sheva. The first mentioning of Beer Sheva or Beersheba as an alternative spelling is found in the biblical book Genesis 21:14. It was here that Hagar, the concubine of Abraham, was sent away with their son Ishmael.
| This "A" city was conquered by Alexander the Great, the Arabs and than the Crusaders who made this one of their primary ports. Obviously it is located on the coast but what is the name? | Cities of Israel: Letter A (dovbear) |
Ashkelon. Ashkelon is situated in the geographical region of the Western Negev. The Negev is best known for the desert bearing the same name but obviously there is some water although it's not advisable to drink it as it is salt water. The city has a long history of being sacked by the Canaanites, the Philistines, the Babylonians, the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Muslims and the Crusaders. It was finally destroyed by the Mameluke's in the late 13th century. Today it's a sizable city of 120,000 people and it's the largest Israeli city near Gaza.
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- Who preceded David as King of Israel? Saul? Ishbosheth? ( goto )
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- I saw a picture of a Burger King in Israel. It had the English letters Burger King as well as in Hebrew. Are all signs in Israel in Hebrew and English? ( goto )
- Before David became king of Israel, of which nation was he king? ( goto )
- How do the Lembas of South Africa tie into the "Lost Tribes of Israel?" ( goto )
- Before the modern state of Israel when was the last Jewish nation governed by Jews? ( goto )
- What king of Israel had 4000 musicians who praised the Lord with instruments the king made? ( goto )
- About a thousand years before Christ, the Kingdom of Israel flourished under what three kings? ( goto )
- With the exception of Israel, in what country has a person of the Jewish faith achieved the highest governing position? ( goto )
- What are the only countries whose embassies in Israel are based in Jerusalem rather than in Tel Aviv? ( goto )
- What connects an obscure piece by Mozart and an event that happened in Israel at 2am two nights ago? ( goto )
- In which country did football avoid a war between rival factions in the year 1990 (israel, iraq, jordan, beirut) ? ( goto )
- Apart from Iraq there is also unrest in the Middle East, how long have Israel and Palestine been fighting? ( goto )
- For a country that has purported to want to wipe Israel off the map, what is Iran's stance on the 11,000 Jews living in Iran? ( goto )
- Are there any sites in Israel that archeologists agree truely correspond to a place referred to in the Bible of an event that involved Jesus? ( goto )
- Which Iranian minister said, "Muslims now feel confident that Pakistan's nuclear capacity would play a roll of deterrence to Israel's?" ( goto )
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