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Immerse Yourself in the Rich Jewish Culture of Zikhron Ya'akov, Israel


Welcome to Zikhron Ya'akov, where every corner whispers stories of a past that’s as moving as it is enlightening. From the poignant echoes of the Holocaust to the serene beauty of ancient synagogues, this city is a living museum waiting to be explored. Whether you're stepping into the hidden gems of the Jewish quarter or tracing the legacy of its people through cemeteries that are as much art as they are hallowed ground, Zikhron Ya'akov promises an unforgettable voyage into the heart of Jewish culture.

Prepare to be captivated by events that bring the vibrant mosaic of Jewish life into brilliant focus. Sites like Ramat HaNadiv and Beit Aaronsohn – Nili Museum are not just places to visit; they are chapters in a story that spans centuries. This is where memories of the past meet the pulse of the present, inviting travelers from around the globe to connect, reflect, and be part of something truly extraordinary. Join us in Zikhron Ya'akov, Israel, and be part of a living history that celebrates resilience, faith, and community.

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Ramat HaNadiv

At the southern end of Mount Carmel, between Zikhron Ya’akov and Binyamina, lies Ramat Hanadiv – Gardens and Nature Park – over an area of about 450 hectares, dedicated to the memory of Baron Edmond de Rothschild. At the heart of the Memorial Gardens buried the Baron and his wife. The contrast between the meticulous Gardens and the Mediterranean Nature Park around them, is one of the wonderers of Ramat Handiv. Far beyond its value as a geographical site, Ramat Hanadiv plays a leading role in the management of natural and cultural resources based on sustainable interactions between man, nature and the environment, and encourages understanding and appreciation of this ideal. To fulfil this mission, we invest great effort in innovative management, scientific research, environmental education, and inherent link between humanity and the environment, particularly as it concerns communities. The Memorial Gardens invite the guests into a place of rare tranquility. Visitors may stroll the pathways among the exquisitely landscaped gardens and breathe their fragrance throughout the year. A gracious combination of European formality and Mediterranean-style vegetation, the Gardens reflect the Baron de Rothschild’s legacy of dignity and modesty. Along the paths visitors can view the Nature Park and its characteristic Mediterranean scenery. You are invited to enjoy the rich range of activities that take place in Ramat Hanadiv: to find out the story of “The known Benefactor”‘, to stroll among the flowers in the Memorial Gardens; or to take a walk out to the Nature Park, where the past reflected in the archeological sites, the present shown in the flora and fauna, and the future realize according to the vision of Ramat Hanadiv Ramat Hanadiv is a living memorial to Baron Edmond de Rothschild, operating for the benefit of the Israeli public as a whole and for generations to come.Ramat Hanadiv plays a leading role in the management of natural and cultural resources based on sustainable interactions between man, nature and the environment, and encourages understanding and appreciation of this ideal. Yitzar Hirschfeld has carried out archaeological digs in Ramat Hanadiv over a period of 14 years. The excavations at Horvat ‘Aqav and Horvat Eleq, has unearthed remains from three periods: a small Phoenician shrine, a Herodian estate manor and a Byzantine period villa. It has been hypothesized that there was a spread of malarial mosquitoes in Ramat Hanadiv during the late Byzantine period.
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Beit Aaronsohn – Nili Museum

Nili is an acronym standing for "Netzach Israel Lo Yishaker." The underground Nili network was established in 1915 and operated in Eretz Israel during WWI. Its objectives were: to assist the British effort to conquer Eretz Israel by gathering information; to support the Jewish Yishuv in Eretz Israel in a time of famine and disease; to draw world attention to what was happening in Eretz Israel; and to fulfill the dream of establishing a Jewish State in Eretz Israel. Nili was founded and led by agronomist Aaron Aaronsohn from Zikhron Ya'akov, joined by his sister Sarah and brother Alexander, as well as Avshalom Feinberg from Hadera, brothers Na'aman and Eitan Belkind from Rishon LeZion, Yosef Lishansky from Metula and dozens of others. The organization operated from Athlit, where Aaron's Agricultural Experiment Station was located. British forces sailed regularly between Egypt and Athlit – the British warship Managam frequently came ashore at Athlit to collect the information gathered by Nili members. Information was also passed on via homing pigeon. In the spring of 1917 rumors about the espionage organization circulated around the Yishuv. A number of events led to the exposure of the organization in September 1917: a British coin was found in the market in Ramleh, a homing pigeon failed to complete its mission and landed in the governor's yard in Caesarea and Na'aman Belkind was arrested by Turkish authorities. Following these events, the Turks began a campaign of threats and terror against the Jewish Yishuv in order to apprehend Nili members. Many were in fact caught and tortured. Sarah Aaronsohn committed suicide after undergoing severe torture. Na'aman Belkind and Yosef Lishansky were executed in Damascus. The bravery and heroism of the men and women of Nili helped the British enter Eretz Israel and end the Ottoman rule.
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The First Aliyah Museum

Our museum is located in what was known as the “Administrative Building” built in 1894 by the Baron's delegates and considered to be the largest and most magnificent in the Land of Israel at the time. It served as a managerial center for all the colonies in the area. The building had originally two tall stories, with a balcony overlooking the street. On the second floor was a magnificent hall, paved with white and black marble. In 1903 the momentous national conference called the "First Convention" was organised here. This was the first time in the history of the renewed Yishuv in Eretz Yisrael that all of its advocates gathered to discuss the issues of Zionism. Menachem Ussishkin, a representative of Russian Zionism, came to Palestine to organize the convention just as the Sixth Zionist Congress was arranged in Basel, Switzerland, known as the "Uganda Congress". At the end of that week, Elul 5663, school and kindergarten teachers stayed behind to establish the Hebrew Teachers' Union of the Land of Israel. These gatherings were the first in which women were granted the right to vote. During WWI, the Ottoman authorities turned the building into a military hospital and mosque. When they left the country, the building returned to use as a form of congressional building and later as the Zichron Yaakov elementary school. Between then and its conversion to a museum it was a community center and the local municipality offices. In 1988, the building was declared a "national heritage site" and its renovation took place in the years 1990-1999. About 25 colonies can be identified according to common consensus as having been founded in the first years of aliyah. Some of them became large cities in Israel (Rishon Lezion, Petah Tikva, Rehovot, Hadera). Some have remained small rural towns to this day (Mazkeret Batya, Rosh Pina, Zichron Yaakov, Bat Shlomo) and some failed and have since been abandoned (Mahanayim, Ein Ganim, and the colonies in the Horan, the area not included in the State of Israel). The land on which the colonies were built was partially bought with the money of the immigrants themselves, but the most considerable finances were provided by Baron Rothschild.
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Zichron Yaakov Pedestrian Mall

The Zichron Yaakov Pedestrian Mall, also known as Midrahov, is a cobblestoned street lined with historical structures, outdoor cafes, restaurants, clothing and antique shops, as well as art shops and galleries. Though the street is not long, you will find several nice spots to shop and relax. This Midrahov is the original street of Zichron Yaakov, and many of the houses are of great historic value and contain plaques on the outside the tell the stories of their original use. At the end of the street is the First Aliyah Museum which tells the fascinating story of the pioneers from Europe who established this town over a hundred years ago.
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Amphorae Winery

Amphora Winery was founded in 2000 by Guy Rilov and winemaker Gil Schatzberg when the wine production was initially done in a shed on an indoor farm. It was only a few years ago that he moved to an impressive and spacious stone structure erected in the area of ​​the entrance to the farm. Since its establishment, the winery has undergone a process of constant renovations and improvement, as well as several ownership changes. Since 2016, winemaker Maayan Koshitsky has run the winery and Dr. Yuval Samuel joined during this time as an active partner in the winery and has since served as the winery's new CEO. Amphora Winery and its Indoor Farms maintain ecological reciprocity with the environment and operate in accordance with the values ​​of belonging to the environment, minimal intervention and prevention of environmental pollution. The winery and farm are pioneers in the use of ecological processes currently applied in wine production and their involvement in energy saving and reduction of environmental pollution measures will increase in the future. A solar energy system provides most of the winery’s electricity consumption (except during the peak period, at harvest time). In the future, an ecological cooling system will also be added to the system, based on the temperature differences between the ground and a depth of about one hundred meters. This move is expected to save about 50% of the energy consumption currently required for the winery's cooling systems.
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