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(rent a car or take an organized
tour) to Masada and the Dead Sea
and then hike through the En Gedi
oasis. For real pampering, try an
overnight stay at a Dead Sea ho-
tel/spa and ask for a massage and
a mud treatment
Tiberias, founded in the year 18
CE, is a fascinating blend of the an-
cient and modem. Named after the
Roman Emperor Tiberias, it be-
came the center of Jewish life after
the Romans destroyed Jerusalem.
One of the four Holy Cities, it is
known as the place where the
Mishnah was codified and the Tal-
mud was edited.
Located on Lake Kinneret (the
Sea of Galilee), the city is a popu-
lar year-round resort, catering to
both Israelis and foreign visitors. It's
also the perfect launching point for
day trips to the beautiful city of
Safed.
Although an earthquake in 1837
destroyed most of the old city, there
are still a few ancient walls stand-
ing alongside modem structures in
the town center.
Those wishing to pay respect to
some of Judaism's greatest sages
can visit the tombs of the rabbis.
Maimonides' tomb is located off
Yohanan Ben-Zakai Street. Nearby
is the tomb of Rabbi Ben-Zakai,
known as the founder of the Yavne
Academy. The tomb of Rabbi Meir,
known as the "miracle worker," is
located in the hills above the hot
springs, while Rabbi Alva is buried
west of the town.
Take an hour or two to visit
Hammat, the remains of an ancient
city built about 2,000 years ago.
The reconstructed synagogue of
Hammat, dating to 300 CE, has an
outstanding mosaic floor.
The region is blessed with a mild
climate (which turns very hot and
humid in the summer), so most
leisure-time activities revolve
around hotel swimming pools and
the lake. There's also a water park
and lots of gravelly beach. Because

of the strong undertow, it is advis-
able to swim only in the designat-
ed areas. Ask hotel personnel how
to rent water skis, a boat, canoe or
kayak.
Famous for its natural hot
springs, the Tiberias Hot Springs
Spa offers luxuriant soaks, with the
option of a massage or mineral
bath.
After a day in the sun, stroll by
the waterfront, where fishermen
moor their boats for the night.
There, a dozen open-air restau-
rants offer delicious fresh-fish din-
ners (some are kosher; some are
not).

Just a few hours
from anywhere.

Karamba, a vegetarian restau-
rant on the promenade, is always
packed with tourists and locals. If
you like Chinese, don't miss the
Pagoda restaurant (kosher), ar-
guably the country's best Chinese
restaurant
If the evening is mild, take a boat
trip — some provide meals and
dance music — across the lake.
Some of Israel's most beautiful,
unspoiled areas are located within
an hour or two of Tiberias. If pos-
sible, rent a car and visit some of
the surrounding national parks and
nature reserves.
The Gamla Reserve on the
Golan Heights features waterfalls
and excellent bird watching. The
Hula Nature Reserve offers a na-
ture center, swamp lands brimming
with wildlife and superb bird
watching. Up north, visit the Tel
Dan reserve, with its wonderful na-
ture trails and the Banias (near Kiry-
at Shemona), which is famous for
its archeological excavations and
ice-cold streams.
When Israelis want to get away
from it all, they come to Eilat, at
the southernmost tip of the coun-
try. Situated on the sparkling Red