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dubbed the memorial gardens. Its impressive visitors’ pavilion became the first building in Israel to be granted standard certification for sustainable construction. The park has circular walking and cycling trails, an archeological site with the remains of a Herodian fortified complex, and a hidden spring. Inside the memorial gardens, you’ll find the Rothschild family tomb, where the Baron and his wife are buried, a beautiful herb garden, a rose garden, and a palm tree garden. All the information for a complete and comprehensive visit can be found at the visitors’ pavilion, where family-friendly activities also take place, such as the screening of a documentary that tells the story of the Rothschild family and the creation of the park. This year, the park will be celebrating its 70 th jubilee and its transformation from memorial site to the Baron, to a living, developing organization dedicated to the environment and the instilling of the values of sustainability, and the development of research and innovation. ramat-hanadiv.org.il Hanadiv Farm | Agricultural farm and riding tours Right next to Ramat Hanadiv lies Hanadiv Farm, an agricultural farm where visitors can pet and feed the farm animals and, pick and taste wonderful produce. The farm grows strawberries, cucumbers, medicinal herbs, etc., inside greenhouses, and there are sheep, ducks, and goats living on the farm. There are many child-friendly activities to enjoy here, including feeding the animals, art workshops, and picking fruit and herbs. For families with older kids or those looking for a bit more action, there are many experiential activities to choose from, including cycling tours, RZR tours, EZ-rider

The First Aliyah Museum I Photo: Henry Zvi Cohen

Hanadiv agricultural farm and riding tours I Photo: Noam Ofek

tours, navigation games, and more, all to be enjoyed against the backdrop of the beautiful Mount Carmel landscape. At the end of their visit, visitors are invited to take herb seedlings back home with them, as well as vegetables, strawberries (when in season), herbs, olive oil, olives, honey, cheeses and home-made shakes. hanadiv-farm.co.il The First Aliyah Museum | A journey back in time The 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 impressive building in those days. It was renovated in the 1990s and through the restoration process, the entrance’s original double doors were repaired and maintained. The museum tells the story of the people of the First Ascent, the first Jewish immigrants to the Land of Israel between 1882 and 1904, through short engaging films produced especially for the museum, about a family on its way from the Diaspora to the colonies in Israel. The films are integrated with other interactive museum exhibits such as a clothing exhibit. museumzy.com

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