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Ein Keshatot spring

as a national heritage site in 2018, and a visitors’ center was carved directly into the mountain. The hour-and-a-half visit of the site begins with a short informative video (available in five languages) before taking a tour of the site itself. The tour path is circular and extends 800 meters. For those visiting without a tour guide, audio guides are available in Hebrew and English. The visit’s main focus is the central synagogue built in the 6 th century CE and later destroyed, along with the entire village, in a terrible earthquake that occurred in the 8 th century CE. The synagogue was reconstructed using its original stones with the help of cutting-edge technologies, and it is home to the best-kept and most ornate Torah ark yet to have been found in Israel. Another impressive stop is the beautiful archway above the nearby natural springs. Open seven days a week, the Ein Keshatot site offers a fascinating look back in time, with many guided tours and family-orientated activities available. Events such as weddings and bar mitzvahs can be organized here as well. The site is fully accessible. einkeshatot.org.il, @ein_keshatot The Odem Mountain Winery Wine tastings and gorgeous views The Odem Mountain Winery is

a family-run boutique winery established in 2003 by the Alfasi family. Today, it is an internationally recognized award-winning enterprise, producing over 200,000 bottles per harvest. Located at an altitude of 1,060m, the grapes here produce a wine that is full of character, color, and deep flavors. The winery’s visitors’ center offers Where to stay The Mountain Vitrage Guesthouse, Neve Ativ Located in Neve Ativ, at the foot of Mount Hermon, The Mountain Vitrage Guesthouse is a delightful boutique B&B composed of two magical wooden cabins immersed in the forest greenery. The cabins are beautifully decorated, extremely clean and well maintained, and are suitable for families and groups of up to 5 people. Each cabin has two floors, one with two single beds that can connect into a double bed, a small kitchenette with all the appliances, and a bathroom; on the upstairs floor you’ll find a double mattress and a single mattress. The cabins have a private garden, a barbecue area (cooking isn’t possible inside the cabins) and picnic tables. Breakfast isn’t

tasting sessions that are not only an opportunity to taste the delicious wine made here, but also to learn more about the winery’s foundational story. Twenty-two types of wine are produced here (reds, whites, rosés, and even port wines) - all kosher - and in four different series, from light and young wines to powerful and full-bodied. The winery’s Alfasi included, but we do recommend you order a breakfast spread from local cook and farmer Liraz Cohen (see article), at an additional cost. The moshav has a pool that’s open to visitors (at an additional cost). Tel: +972(0)54-6422838

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