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Museums, wonderful food, exceptional wine, spectacular views, beautiful vineyards, and activities for all the family: Zichron Ya’akov is a true gem that combines fascinating history with all the pleasures of modern life / By Nava Marton Raising a glass to the Baron: 24 magical hours in Zichron Ya’akov

This year marks 90 years since the death of the Baron Edmond de Rothschild, the famous philanthropist and leading figure of the Zionist movement. Among other things, he financed the establishment of the first vineyards and wineries of the Jewish Yishuv, notably in Zichron Ya’akov, one of the first Jewish agricultural colonies and named in memory of the Baron’s father, James (Ya’akov). Zichron Ya’akov is also where the Baron and his wife Ada are buried. We spent 24 hours in this little gem of a town, where art, history, delicious food, and excellent wine, collide and thrill the senses. Here’s the lowdown on what we saw, tasted, and discovered.

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