{"id":4611,"date":"2023-05-30T12:06:36","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T12:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xanado.co.il\/israel\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=4611"},"modified":"2025-09-17T10:00:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T10:00:50","slug":"must-see-jewish-locations-in-israel","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/portfolio\/must-see-jewish-locations-in-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"Must See Jewish Locations in Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>written by Zvika Gasner Koheleth 12-December-2024 (Originally 25-January-2021) photography by Angela Hechtfisch<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-intro-jewish-locations-to-visit-in-israel\">Intro: Jewish Locations To Visit in Israel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Israel\u2019s importance to Judaism goes back to Abraham and the first steps of faith. From King David\u2019s united monarchy to Solomon\u2019s Temple on Mount Moriah, history echoes through every stone. Conquered, exiled, and finally reborn with Zionism, the Jewish people returned after 2,000 years to rebuild their homeland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through centuries of diaspora, small communities kept the flame alive in four holy cities\u2014Jerusalem, Safed, Tiberias, and Hebron. Each city carries a unique story of faith, resilience, and tradition. For anyone exploring Israel, no journey is complete without walking through these timeless centers of Jewish life.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Next-to-the-old-city-in-jerusalem-Jaffa-gate-at-evening.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Next-to-the-old-city-in-jerusalem-Jaffa-gate-at-evening.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Next-to-the-old-city-in-jerusalem-Jaffa-gate-at-evening-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Next-to-the-old-city-in-jerusalem-Jaffa-gate-at-evening-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Next-to-the-old-city-in-jerusalem-Jaffa-gate-at-evening-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Next-to-the-old-city-in-jerusalem-Jaffa-gate-at-evening-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Next-to-the-old-city-in-jerusalem-Jaffa-gate-at-evening-1116x745.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Next-to-the-old-city-in-jerusalem-Jaffa-gate-at-evening-806x538.jpg 806w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Next-to-the-old-city-in-jerusalem-Jaffa-gate-at-evening-558x372.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Next-to-the-old-city-in-jerusalem-Jaffa-gate-at-evening-655x437.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Next-to-the-old-city-in-jerusalem-Jaffa-gate-at-evening-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jewish-locations-in-jerusalem\">Jewish locations in Jerusalem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From every angle, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/portfolio\/old-city-in-jerusalem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jerusalem<\/a> stands as the beating heart of Jewish life\u2014past and present. In Temple times, Jews made pilgrimages here three times a year\u2014on Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot. That tradition still echoes today, as thousands of Jewish travelers flock to the city during these holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlights include the Western Wall (Kotel), the Jewish Quarter, the City of David, and King David\u2019s Tomb. Twice a year, during Sukkot and Passover, the powerful \u201cCohanim Blessing\u201d draws huge crowds to the Western Wall plaza, creating one of the most moving spiritual gatherings in the Jewish world.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/a-wall-at-David-city-in-Jerusalem.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/a-wall-at-David-city-in-Jerusalem.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/a-wall-at-David-city-in-Jerusalem-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/a-wall-at-David-city-in-Jerusalem-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/a-wall-at-David-city-in-Jerusalem-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/a-wall-at-David-city-in-Jerusalem-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/a-wall-at-David-city-in-Jerusalem-1116x745.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/a-wall-at-David-city-in-Jerusalem-806x538.jpg 806w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/a-wall-at-David-city-in-Jerusalem-558x372.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/a-wall-at-David-city-in-Jerusalem-655x437.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/a-wall-at-David-city-in-Jerusalem-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jerusalem-heart-of-jewish-spirituality\">Jerusalem \u2013 Heart of Jewish Spirituality<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting high in the Judean Mountains, Jerusalem is Israel\u2019s capital with cool, dry winters and unmatched holiness for the Jewish people. The Bible tells us this is where God chose to dwell, and history remembers it as the city of the First and Second Temples\u2014the latter destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the Western Wall (Kotel) is the holiest site for Jews worldwide. It\u2019s not part of the Temple itself, but rather the western retaining wall of the Temple Mount. Visitors usually enter through the Dung Gate, one of the Old City\u2019s eight gates. On Jewish festivals the plaza is crowded, yet open to all. Men and women pray in separate areas; men cover their heads (paper kippahs are provided) and women dress modestly. Many tuck small notes into the stones, leaving heartfelt prayers for God. Entry is free, but note that photos are not allowed on Shabbat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jewish tradition also teaches that beneath the Temple Mount lies the \u201cFoundation Stone,\u201d believed to be the rock of creation and the site of Isaac\u2019s binding. Today it is located under the Dome of the Rock, a reminder of the city\u2019s shared sacredness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details, see the extended post on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/portfolio\/old-city-in-jerusalem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jerusalem\u2019s<\/a> attractions for all faiths.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/David-Tower-near-Jerusalem-old-city-Jaffa-gate.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/David-Tower-near-Jerusalem-old-city-Jaffa-gate.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/David-Tower-near-Jerusalem-old-city-Jaffa-gate-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/David-Tower-near-Jerusalem-old-city-Jaffa-gate-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/David-Tower-near-Jerusalem-old-city-Jaffa-gate-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/David-Tower-near-Jerusalem-old-city-Jaffa-gate-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/David-Tower-near-Jerusalem-old-city-Jaffa-gate-1116x744.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/David-Tower-near-Jerusalem-old-city-Jaffa-gate-806x538.jpg 806w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/David-Tower-near-Jerusalem-old-city-Jaffa-gate-558x372.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/David-Tower-near-Jerusalem-old-city-Jaffa-gate-655x437.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/David-Tower-near-Jerusalem-old-city-Jaffa-gate-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hebron-jewish-must-see-places\">Hebron \u2013 Jewish Must-See Places<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hebron is the second holiest city in Judaism, home to the Cave of Machpela\u2014the traditional burial site of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, and Jacob and Leah. Rachel, Jacob\u2019s second wife, rests separately at Rachel\u2019s Tomb in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hebron also holds deep history as King David\u2019s first capital before Jerusalem. Today, the city is divided into two sections under the Oslo B agreements: H1 under Palestinian Authority and H2 under Israeli control. The Cave of Machpela sits in the Israeli-administered Old City, guarded by Israeli security forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Genesis 23:1\u201320, Abraham purchased the cave for 400 silver shekels as a family burial site. Over the centuries, access for Jews was often restricted\u2014most notably for 700 years under Ottoman rule. Tragic events, such as the 1929 Hebron massacre of 67 Jews and the 1994 massacre of 29 Muslim worshippers, left deep scars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, both Muslims and Jews pray at the Machpela complex, but with separate entrances and chambers, reflecting the site\u2019s layered and sometimes painful history\u2014yet still a powerful place of faith and memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-safed-tsfat-a-must-visit-for-jewish-heritage\">Safed (Tsfat) \u2013 A Must-Visit for Jewish Heritage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Safed, perched 900 meters above sea level, is Israel\u2019s highest city and the capital of the Upper Galilee. Winters here can be chilly, with the occasional snowfall, adding to its magical atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 16th century, under Ottoman rule, Jewish immigrants turned Safed into a thriving textile hub and, more importantly, the global center of Kabbalah. Great spiritual leaders left their mark here, including Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai (Rashbi), believed to be buried on Mount Meron. Legend tells of his 12 years hiding in a cave with his son while resisting Roman rule, during which he composed the mystical <em>Zohar<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the 1492 Spanish expulsion, Safed became home to leading rabbis: Rabbi Isaac Luria, Moshe Cordovero, and Joseph Caro\u2014author of the <em>Shulchan Aruch<\/em> (Code of Jewish Law). Shlomo Halevi Alkabetz, composer of the famous \u201cLecha Dodi,\u201d also lived here, shaping Jewish prayer and tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even in modern times, Safed continues to be a place of spiritual pilgrimage\u2014Rabbi Berg, head of the international Kabbalah Center, was buried in the city\u2019s ancient cemetery in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A stroll through Safed\u2019s old alleys, synagogues, and artists\u2019 quarter blends history, mysticism, and living tradition\u2014making it a must for any Jewish visitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tiberias-a-jewish-heritage-tour\">Tiberias \u2013 A Jewish Heritage Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiberias, founded in 20 AD by Herod Antipas and named after the Roman Emperor Tiberius, sits on the western shores of the Sea of Galilee (Kineret). Today, it\u2019s a vibrant city of around 50,000 residents, blending history, faith, and lakeside beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For centuries, Tiberias has been one of Judaism\u2019s spiritual centers. Its Old City is home to many synagogues, with four standing out in particular: the Tree of Life (Sephardic), first built in 1740 and rebuilt several times after earthquakes and floods; the Senior Synagogue (Sephardic); and two historic Hasidic synagogues\u2014the First Hasidic Synagogue (1786) and the Risen Synagogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking through Tiberias, you\u2019ll feel the layers of tradition and resilience that keep Jewish life alive on the shores of the Kineret.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Old-Jewish-synagogue-at-mount-Arbel-next-to-the-Sea-of-Galilee.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Old-Jewish-synagogue-at-mount-Arbel-next-to-the-Sea-of-Galilee.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Old-Jewish-synagogue-at-mount-Arbel-next-to-the-Sea-of-Galilee-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Old-Jewish-synagogue-at-mount-Arbel-next-to-the-Sea-of-Galilee-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Old-Jewish-synagogue-at-mount-Arbel-next-to-the-Sea-of-Galilee-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Old-Jewish-synagogue-at-mount-Arbel-next-to-the-Sea-of-Galilee-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Old-Jewish-synagogue-at-mount-Arbel-next-to-the-Sea-of-Galilee-1116x744.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Old-Jewish-synagogue-at-mount-Arbel-next-to-the-Sea-of-Galilee-806x538.jpg 806w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Old-Jewish-synagogue-at-mount-Arbel-next-to-the-Sea-of-Galilee-558x372.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Old-Jewish-synagogue-at-mount-Arbel-next-to-the-Sea-of-Galilee-655x437.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Old-Jewish-synagogue-at-mount-Arbel-next-to-the-Sea-of-Galilee-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>According to the Babylonian Talmud\u2014finalized in Tiberias\u2014the city holds a key role in the \u201cend of days.\u201d The Talmud even says, <em>\u201cTiberias is the deepest of them all\u2026\u201d<\/em> From this grew the tradition that the resurrection of the dead will begin here, not on Jerusalem\u2019s Mount of Olives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this belief, many Jewish sages asked to be buried in Tiberias. Among them are great figures like Maimonides (Rambam), Rabbi Meir, Rabbi Akiva, and many others from different eras of Jewish life in the city. Their resting places still make Tiberias a spiritual magnet for Jewish visitors today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a broader perspective, check out the full post on cross-religion attractions in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/portfolio\/tiberias-sea-of-galilee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tiberias<\/a> worth exploring.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/A-view-to-the-north-west-from-the-Arbel-mount-next-to-Tiberias.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/A-view-to-the-north-west-from-the-Arbel-mount-next-to-Tiberias.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/A-view-to-the-north-west-from-the-Arbel-mount-next-to-Tiberias-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/A-view-to-the-north-west-from-the-Arbel-mount-next-to-Tiberias-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/A-view-to-the-north-west-from-the-Arbel-mount-next-to-Tiberias-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/A-view-to-the-north-west-from-the-Arbel-mount-next-to-Tiberias-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/A-view-to-the-north-west-from-the-Arbel-mount-next-to-Tiberias-1116x744.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/A-view-to-the-north-west-from-the-Arbel-mount-next-to-Tiberias-806x538.jpg 806w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/A-view-to-the-north-west-from-the-Arbel-mount-next-to-Tiberias-558x372.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/A-view-to-the-north-west-from-the-Arbel-mount-next-to-Tiberias-655x437.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/A-view-to-the-north-west-from-the-Arbel-mount-next-to-Tiberias-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-masada-amp-judaism\">Masada &amp; Judaism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rising above the Judean Desert, Masada was the last Jewish stronghold to fall to the Romans in 73 AD. Its fall marked the end of Jewish independence and the beginning of exile from the Holy Land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet Masada became more than a tragic site\u2014it turned into a timeless symbol of courage and sacrifice. As rebel leader Yair ben Elazar declared: <em>\u201cBetter the death of a free man than a life of slavery.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Masada stands as a powerful reminder of resilience, freedom, and the Jewish spirit that refuses to break.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mesada-overlook-to-the-Dead-Sea-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mesada-overlook-to-the-Dead-Sea-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mesada-overlook-to-the-Dead-Sea-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mesada-overlook-to-the-Dead-Sea-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mesada-overlook-to-the-Dead-Sea-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mesada-overlook-to-the-Dead-Sea-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mesada-overlook-to-the-Dead-Sea-1-1116x744.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mesada-overlook-to-the-Dead-Sea-1-806x538.jpg 806w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mesada-overlook-to-the-Dead-Sea-1-558x372.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mesada-overlook-to-the-Dead-Sea-1-655x437.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mesada-overlook-to-the-Dead-Sea-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Here is the link to the full&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xanado.co.il\/israel\/portfolio\/the-story-of-masada\/\">story of Masada<\/a>&nbsp;history.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It needs NOT to be explained the importance of Israel to Judaism. 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