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Ein Keshatot, Golan Heights

Ein Keshatot | A unique Torah ark adorned with Jewish symbols

with history and culture, as visitors discover in the video presentation they are met with, before exploring the ruins of the ancient village and of course, the synagogue. The site is easily accessible. einkeshatot.org.il Tzipori National Park | A dazzling mosaic representing the Wheel of Fortune Tzipori was the capital of the Galilee in the Roman and Byzantine eras. It was the seat of the Sanhedrin and the place where the Mishna was completed. In recent years, archeological excavations have unearthed fascinating remnants of those times, including a synagogue built in the 5 th century AD. Its floor

is an extraordinary piece of art: a mosaic divided into seven strips, each representing a different biblical scene. The center of the mosaic depicts the Wheel of Fortune, with the name of each Hebrew month inscribed aside that of its corresponding astrological sign, while the sun rides above in a blazing carriage. parks.org.il Korazim National Park | An impressive basalt stone chair Korazim National Park lies on the Korazim Plateau, on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. During the Second Temple period, the village of Korazim was known for the quality of its wheat. Mentioned

This superb synagogue, located in the heart of the Golan, was built in the 6 th century AD. Destroyed in the earthquake that shook the land in the year 748, the heap of rubble that was left of it remained intact through the centuries. In recent years, a stone-by-stone reconstruction has been underway, amounting to an impressive historic and architectural feat. Unmissable is the synagogue’s Torah ark, as its intricate decorations are a true testament to early craftsmanship excellence. Ein Keshatot (.a.k.a Um el-Kanatir) has been recognized as a National Heritage Site. It is rich

20 ATMOSPHERE SEPTEMBER 2022