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16 ATMOSPHERE NOVEMBER 2026 and the phenomenon of migration, offering visitors a glimpse into the world of herons, storks, kingfishers, gulls, and other migrating birds. teva.org.il/mmbirds Hamat Tiberias National Park I Photo: Ziv Levi, Nature and Parks Authority . . . . . . . . . . . 05 | The Ma’agan Michael Birdwatching Park | Ponds and birds’ nests The new birdwatching park at Kibbutz Ma’agan Michael is located next to the fishpond. Many guided tours of the park are available all year-round, (by prior arrangement), led by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI). Tours take place at sunrise or at sunset, and visitors learn how to camouflage and observe the birds through binoculars. These immersive tours offer a chance to experience the park’s beautiful natural surroundings and learn about conservation, habitat restoration, nesting, protection, 06 | Barba Teva, Moshav Tel Shahar A coffee cart by the stream The Barba Teva coffee cart is situated on the banks of beautiful, pastoral Nahal Sorek. There’s lots of cozy seating in the shade of the surrounding trees, as well as a big tent with heaters, candles, and blankets for chilly autumn evenings. Aside the excellent coffee, the menu features The Ma'agan Michael Birdwatching Park I Photo: Ariela Aflalo See the Sights I Eat, Travel, Enjoy The Nahal Snir Nature Reserve I Photo: Hagay Shlomo, Nature and Parks Authority

a selection of cakes and pastries, sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and more, including vegan and gluten-free options. Also: the area is well-known for its off-road jeep tours. @barbatev 07 | The Pool of Arches, Ramla A romantic boat ride deep underground In Arabic, this place is called “El’Aneiziyeh”, or “the pool of the goats”, because goats would come here to drink, while in Christian lore it is called “the pool of Saint Helena”, in honor of the mother of Emperor Constantine who, according to tradition, initiated its construction. Today, it is known as the Pool of Arches, and it is one of six water reservoirs that were excavated here in 789 CE by order of Caliph Harun al-Rashid (of “One Thousand and One Nights” fame). The site is of absolute breathtaking beauty, with 15 stone pillars and arches, and is reached via a narrow staircase. Rainwater still feeds the reservoir today, but if levels drop too low, fresh water is added to sustain its hundreds of goldfish. While swimming is prohibited, visitors can enjoy boat rides along the canals. goramla.com 08 | Hamiffal, Jerusalem An exciting arts and community center . . . . . . . Inside a beautiful 19th-century Templar building right behind

Barba Teva I Photo: Gal Itzikovitch Baruch

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