Yigal Alon Museum and the Ancient Boat- 15 minute drive from Vered Hagalil.
Located in Kibbutz Ginosar, which was established in 1937. Yigal Alon, commander of the Palmach, Minister and member of the Knesset, was a member of the Kibbutz. History of the peoples of Galilee, archeological exhibits, special attraction being a boat dating back 2000 years which was uncovered in the Kinneret due to receding water level caused by rain shortage in 1986. The boat aroused speculation in Christian circles being from the period of Jesus's time in Galilee. possibly?! He did go out with the Jewish fisherman !
Ancient Synagogue of Capernaum-15 minutes fromVered Hagalil.
Located in Tabcha delta, noted for fertility and natural springs. Excavations uncovered important relics, a village of fisherman, a lakeside dock, private homes, one possibly the home of St. Peter. Hellenistic and Roman periods. One of the most beautiful synagogues in Galilee.
Tomb of Rabbi Meir-of-the Miracles-30 minutes from Vered Hagalil.
Situated in Tiberias, one of the great Rabbi's following the revolt of Bar Kochba. The Talmud tells of miracles asserted to him. Accordingly there developed a belief that those who gave tzadaka (charity) to the needy would receive penance as promised by Rabbi Meir.
Tomb of Shimon bar Yochai - 30 minutes from Vered Hagalil.
At the foot of Mt.Meron. One of the foremost sages of Israel.
The site is second only to the Western Wall in number of visitors.
Tomb of Yochanan ben Uziel- 20 minutes from vered hagalil
located in the hills of safad. first ganaration of Ta'aim, foremost student of Hillel the sage.
Many come here to pray for fertility, a spouse, prosperity, happiness from their children, good health.
Tomb of the Rambam-30 minutes from Vered Hagalil.
Most eminent of Israeli sages, found in central Tiberias. Renown philosopher of early Middle Ages, greatest exigist of all times. The path leading to the grave has seven pillars on which are enscribed the names of fourteen books which sum up his works.
Safad (Tzfat)- 15 minutes from Vered Hagalil.
Considered the capital of Galilee, on mountain top in Eastern Galilee, highest city of Israel.
Counted amongst the four holy cities of Israel. (others are Hebron, Jerusalem and Tiberias).
Main Jewish population center from Middle Ages until close of 19th Century. Features Biblical Museum, artists center, ancient cemetery, Mairi Museum, Museum of Printing, tombs of Sages in nearby Birya. Center of Hebrew studies, where the Kabala was written. Charming old synagogues.
Korazin- 5 minutes from Vered Hagalil.
Important city dating from 1st to 11th Century. Noted in Mishna and Talmud. Ancient synagogue very special.
Jesus preached here as noted in New Testament. Oil press, public and private homes excavated and restored. Impressive archeological site.