A shrine that is sacred to four different religions? Most unusual. But it is this very fact that makes Elijah’s Cave in Haifa so unique. Nestled below the port lighthouse at the base of Mount Carmel in Haifa Bay near the Stella Maris Carmelite Monastery, Elijah's cave is a spiritual testament to the past and the present. Here’s a bit of ancient history: Elijah was a heroic figure in the ninth century, during the reign of King Ahab. He stressed monotheism at a time when the Jewish people were …More

For over 120 years, the Tishbi grapes growing in the hills and valleys of the Carmel Mountain Range have soaked up the warmth of the sun’s rays and the cooling mists off the Mediterranean’s waters. These ripe, succulent grapes have been converted into several internationally acclaimed, award winning wines that have helped put Israel on the global map for choice wines. The Tishbi Estate near Zichron Yaakov has become an internationally renowned winery with a series of distinguished wines which have won …More

The city of Haifa has contributed much towards Israeli culture with its unique museums and interesting sites. However, the Haifa Municipal Theatre is arguably Haifa’s biggest contribution to Israeli, and probably international, arts. The Haifa Municipal Theater is one of Israel’s leading theaters. Founded in 1961, the Haifa Municipal Theater was the brainchild of then-mayor Abba Hushi as an attempt to introduce more of the city’s residents to the arts. It was the first municipal theater in …More

The rampant feelings of excitement are almost tangible Friday morning in anticipation for the coming weekend, especially in Haifa, the third largest and probably most diverse city in Israel. The aroma of freshly baked challah is wafting through the air, as people hurry about getting last minute errands done before Shabbat begins. At sunset, once Shabbat starts, Haifa offers exciting options of fun and relaxation for everyone—young, old, residents, visitors, secular and religious. If you’re looking to …More

Face it: we pretty much all want answers to to the big questions. How can I make my own battery? How do I stick my finger into a bubble without breaking it? And where can I see a historic dental clinic? These and many more questions will all be answered at the Israel National Museum of Science, Technology and Space (also known as Madatech). The museum’s mission is to foster a love of science among adults and kids, and also to enhance science literacy. Happily, in doing so, it also offers some really cool …More

Haifa, the coastal big city of northern Israel, is known for quite a few things. It boasts the largest seaport in Israel, features the famed Baha’i Gardens, and its rolling hills cascade gently into the Mediterranean Sea, invoking comparisons with San Francisco or Malibu. The comparison with California does not stop there, for although Tel Aviv is the place to be for casual beach lounging and relaxing, Haifa is where it’s at for the seriously ocean-bound. Locally, Haifa’s Bat Galim Beach is the …More

Japanese art in Haifa? Who knew? When visiting this amazing city, be sure to include some of its extraordinary museum offerings, which run the gamut from native Israeli art to a center-devoted entirely to work from Japan. Start your culture fest in Haifa with a trip to the Haifa Museum of Art, which contains more than 7,000 objects by both Israeli and international artists. The painting and sculpture collections, for instance, feature works by Israeli artists such as Mordechai Ardon and Yosef Zaritsky. Marc …More

Haifa is perhaps the Chicago of Israel. They're both the third-largest cities in their respective countries and carry a reputation of being "the city that works." This being said, the city is chock-a-bloc with museums, stately neighborhoods and enough culture to keep one’s intellect plenty sated. And if it’s the fruit of the vine rather than of labor for which one thirsts, there’s even a vineyard. Let’s run through a one-day itinerary and take in a condensed version of this Mediterranean …More

The city of Haifa in the north of Israel, offers a plethora of leisure activities and dining attractions for tourists and local residents alike. There are eating establishments to suit every taste and palate, among them a variety of upscale restaurants, resto-bars, mega-bars, live music and dance bars and pubs. Many restaurants skirt the breathtaking landscape of the Haifa Bay area, Mt Carmel and the brilliantly lit up Baha’i Gardens. Most eateries in Haifa are part of several restaurant and café …More

The city of Haifa, in the north of Israel, stretches from the Mediterranean Sea in the west to the Carmel Mountain range in the east. Amidst its spectacular views, welcoming beaches and breathtaking landscapes, Haifa offers a wide selection of eating establishments. Ben-Ezra Fish Restaurant There are several good quality kosher restaurants in Haifa, but the Ben-Ezra Fish Restaurant is the most popular. It was established by Jacob Ben-Ezra, who immigrated to Israel from Morocco and began his life there as a …More

Sloping down Mt. Carmel to the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, the port city of Haifa was once a main hub for Jewish immigrants arriving in the Promised Land. First mentioned in third century Talmudic literature, the city has lived through its fair share of ups and downs. Home to a diverse population of Arabs and Jews, Haifa is now known to a steady technological industry, and the visually stunning Baha’i World Center and Gardens. Although not the most popular tourist spot in the country, Haifa does have a …More

Ohel Aharon one of the most striking synagogues in the world is set in one of the most unlikely of locales----the Technion University campus in Haifa. Completed in 1969 of mostly concrete and Galilee marble, Technion architect Aharon Kashtan held the intent to create a house of prayer, study, and community which he achieved upon completion of this modern, simplistic, yet unique design. The structure houses a synagogue, theological library, and study hall. Nestled among the trees, the synagogue is built upon …More