Tel Aviv-Jaffa: History & Nowadays
Tel Aviv, the first Hebrew City and Israel’s economic, technological, and cultural center, sprung from the ancient roots of the adjacent city of Jaffa. The historic narrow passageways of the biblical port city became overcrowded in the late 19th century, leading to the development of Tel Aviv as we know it. Both cities have transformed dramatically throughout history, as the sand dunes of Tel Aviv blossomed into a bustling global metropolis and ancient Jaffo grew into a diverse cultural melting pot with a unique demographic composition. From the historic KKL-JNF House to the urban oasis of Yarkon Park, KKL-JNF is dedicated to preserving the city’s rich heritage and creating a greener future for all of its residents and visitors.
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KKL-JNF House in Tel Aviv: Where the State of Israel Was Born
A brief journey (1:23) into ‘Beit Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael’, or KKL-JNF House. It was here that David Ben-Gurion and others pre-State leaders hotly debated their contesting views about what should
The White City of Tel Aviv
This informative video (01:35) introduces the unique architectural story of “The White City” of Tel Aviv, a UNESCO World Heritage site made up of more than 4000 Bauhaus-style buildings. Through
White Night in Tel Aviv
From i24NEWS, this video (02:27) introduces “White Night,” an all-night cultural event in Tel Aviv celebrated each year since UNESCO named a neighborhood of the city a World Heritage Site
The White City: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
This article from the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality website explains why UNESCO proclaimed a historic area of Tel Aviv as a World Cultural Heritage site. It tells the story behind the world’s largest
Before Bauhaus: “White City, Black City” Remembers Tel Aviv-Jaffa’s Forgotten History
Written by urban planner Jesse Fox in Haaretz, this article is a summary and review of Sharon Rotbard’s “White City, Black City: Architecture and War in Tel Aviv and Jaffa.” This
Tel Aviv Then & Now
The first three pages of this edition of Tel Aviv University’s Kesher Journal present an overview of Tel Aviv’s history from its inception as a “homestead society” in 1906 to
Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance in Israel
Published by online Israeli news magazine, Israeli 21c, this video [03:36] spotlights the prestigious Suzanne Dellal cultural center, located in Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv. The Batsheva Dance company, recognized as
The Restoration of the Writers’ House and the establishment of the Nahum Gutman Museum of Art
This video [05:25], published by the National Portal of Museums in Israel, offers a brief overview of the life and art of the “Land of Israel” artist, Nahum Gutman (1898
Neve Tzedek: Where Old Meets New in Tel Aviv
Check out Neve Tzedek, the trendy Tel Aviv neighborhood featured in this video [03:45], published by the online news magazine Israel 21c. Neve Tzedek was founded in 1887 by Jewish
Bursting the ‘Bubble’ as Tel Aviv Turns 100
In this article, Lisa Goldman explores how the vision of the “First Hebrew City” has been achieved in “one of Zionism’s greatest success stories.” Tracing the city’s development from its
A Brief History of Tel Aviv
From the Tel Aviv Municipality website, this article summarizes the history of the First Hebrew City, from its founding in 1909, through its development into a modern “garden city” in the 1920s,
Tel Aviv Celebrates 100 Years
Produced by ISRAEL21c in honor of Tel Aviv’s 100th birthday, this video (03:16) celebrates how far Israel has come since its founding in 1909. It tells the story of the
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Legend in the Dunes
In Hebrew with English subtitles, this nostalgic song tells the story of a century of Tel Aviv’s evolution, from its founding on sand dunes to its development into a modern
Arik Einstein: White City
This audio recording from 1984 presents Arik Einstein’s rendition of a song written and composed by Naomi Shemer in 1958. The lyrics, provided below in English, paint a picturesque image
Give Us a Hand and We’ll Go: The Century Song of Tel Aviv
This nostalgic song about the early days of Tel Aviv was chosen to be “The Century Song of Tel Aviv” by the Tel Aviv Municipality in 2009. Originally written by Zvika
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10 Must-See Bauhaus Buildings in Tel Aviv’s White City
This short video (01:02) features ten of Tel Aviv’s most impressive Bauhaus-style buildings, part of the unique architectural collection that led to UNESCO’s proclamation of “The White City” as a
Promotional Video for Tel Aviv White Night
Produced by the Israel Ministry of Tourism, this promotional video (0:52) encourages tourists from around the world to visit Israel for the “White Night” festival in Tel Aviv, an annual
Map of the White City of Tel Aviv
This map of Tel Aviv highlights the areas of the city that feature Bauhaus architecture. Unfortunately, the map does not include street names, so it must be compared with a
Mayor Ron Huldai: Innovation in Tel Aviv’s Past, Present & Future
This video (10:20) presents Tel Aviv Mayor, Ron Huldai, speaking at the 2015 Tel Aviv Cities Summit, a conference that brings together urban leaders from around the world. Mayor Huldai shows how
Amos Oz: Jerusalem vs. Tel Aviv
This post presents an exert from Amos Oz’s “A Tale of Love and Darkness” that compares the culture, atmosphere and people of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in the early years
Hayim Nahman Bialik on the First Hebrew City
This writing by Hayim Nahman Bialik (1873-1934), the national poet of Israel, expresses the inspiration and wonder he felt being part of the creation of the First Hebrew City –
Tel Aviv: 100 Years in 15 Minutes
Comprised of photographs and video footage from the the Tel Aviv archives, this video spans the impressive century-long journey of Tel Aviv, from its modest founding through decades of development