Samaria, the Coastal Plain, and the Sharon

This region is divided into four central areas:

  • The Coastal Plain & Gush Dan
  • The Sharon Plain
  • The Shomron
  • The Judean Foothills

We will focus on the main sites and settlements throughout the Coastal Plain, the Sharon and Samaria in Central Israel.

We will learn about the history, heritage, and geography of the region, as well as the environmental and community projects that KKL-JNF runs in the area.

E-Learning

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Sites & Regions in Samaria, the Coastal Plain, and the Sharon

Sites & Regions in Samaria, the Coastal Plain, and the Sharon

The Coastal Plain & Gush Dan Tel Aviv Holon, Petah Tikva & Gush Dan The Sharon Plain Hadera & Caesarea Herzliya a& Netanya Kfar Saba, Ra’anana & the Surrounding Area

The White City of Tel Aviv

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

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

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

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

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

KKL-JNF House in Tel Aviv: Where the State of Israel Was Born

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

Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance in Israel

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

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

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

Alexander River/Italy Park: Rehabilitation for Coexistence

Alexander River/Italy Park: Rehabilitation for Coexistence

From the website of KKL-JNF, this article introduces the history and attractions of the Alexander River, a 32 km long river running through the mountains of Samaria from city of Nablus

Remembering Israeli War Hero Ariel Sharon

Remembering Israeli War Hero Ariel Sharon

This video [03:27], published by the CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network), recounts the dramatic life of Israeli war hero and former prime minister, Ariel Sharon. Sharon fought in all of Israels

Neve Tzedek: Hip & Historical

Neve Tzedek: Hip & Historical

This video (03:44) tells the story of Neve Tzedek, the first Jewish neighborhood built outside of the old port city of Jaffa. A bohemian artist colony in the 1900s, the

Bursting the ‘Bubble’ as Tel Aviv Turns 100

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

Restoring Tel Aviv’s Yarkon River / Rosh Tzipor Forest

Restoring Tel Aviv’s Yarkon River / Rosh Tzipor Forest

This clip (2:42) introduces the quiet oasis of greenery and serenity located in the heart of the urban metropolis of Gush Dan: the Yarkon River. Beginning in the 1950s, the

Rehab for a River

Rehab for a River

This informative article from non-profit news magazine ISRAEL21c walks us through what it took to transform Israel’s Yarkon River from an ecological disaster to a beautiful center for recreation and nature.

The White City of Tel Aviv: The Modern Movement

The White City of Tel Aviv: The Modern Movement

From the UNESCO website, this video (01:58) and accompanying article explore the history, architectural vision and symbolism behind “The White City” of Tel Aviv, the world’s largest collection of International or

Trees Rooted in Tel Aviv’s History

Trees Rooted in Tel Aviv’s History

An ode to Israel’s trees in honor of Tu B’shvat, this Times of Israel Blog post follows tree historian Yaacov Shkolnik of the Jewish National Fund to four of his favorite trees in

A Tale of Two Cities: Jerusalem & Tel Aviv in an Age of Globalization

A Tale of Two Cities: Jerusalem & Tel Aviv in an Age of Globalization

In this academic article (13 pages), Prof. Nurit Alfasi of Ben Gurion University and Prof. Tovi Fenster of Tel Aviv University compare the impact of globalization on “local Jerusalem” and “global Tel Aviv,”

Startup Guide: Tel Aviv

Startup Guide: Tel Aviv

Startup Guide: Tel Aviv is a website dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with Tel Aviv’s dynamic startup scene, providing an introduction to the city’s startup ecosystem and insider information, such as the

A Brief History of Tel Aviv

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

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

The Mythography of Tel Aviv

The Mythography of Tel Aviv

Produced by Leadel, a Jewish Media Hub that focuses on Jewish identity in the 21st century, this video (09:41) explores the vision, myths and culture which fueled Tel Aviv’s development from

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Legend in the Dunes

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

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

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

Hadag Nachash: Here I Come (Lyrics & Lesson Plan)

Hadag Nachash: Here I Come (Lyrics & Lesson Plan)

This post presents Hadag Nachash’s song “Here I Come,” which follows one man’s journey between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and all that these two polar opposite cities represent about Israeli

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What Else?

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10 Must-See Bauhaus Buildings in Tel Aviv’s White City

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Good to Know

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Top 15 Things to Do in Tel Aviv for Free

Top 15 Things to Do in Tel Aviv for Free

This article from Bein Harim Tours presents a roundup of the best free attractions that Tel Aviv has to offer, including beaches, markets, walking tours, museums, galleries, parks and historical

Upcoming Events & Attractions in Tel Aviv

Upcoming Events & Attractions in Tel Aviv

This post provides four different resources to find upcoming cultural events and attractions in Tel Aviv, including festivals, concerts, lectures, comedy shows, art exhibits and more. 1. Secret Tel Aviv

Where to Eat Shabbat Meals in Tel Aviv

Where to Eat Shabbat Meals in Tel Aviv

This post offers information about how you can get set up for Shabbat meals in Tel Aviv. Please note that some are free events at private homes or public centers,

Free Organized Walking Tours of Tel Aviv

Free Organized Walking Tours of Tel Aviv

This post directs you to the websites of several different companies offering regular free walking tours in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. The above video from ISRAEL21c features colorful snippets from the Jaffa Flea

Top Apps for Navigating Tel Aviv

Top Apps for Navigating Tel Aviv

This useful article from Culture Trip presents nine must-have smartphone apps for Tel Aviv, including navigation apps whether you are by foot, car, taxi or public transportation, and tourism apps

Recommended Tel Aviv Apartment Rental Contract (English)

Recommended Tel Aviv Apartment Rental Contract (English)

Although there is no obligatory uniform apartment rental contract in Israel, this recommended lease agreement was drafted by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality in plain, clear English in order to create

Tel Aviv Map: Attractions & Public Transportation Routes

Tel Aviv Map: Attractions & Public Transportation Routes

Created by the Dan bus company, this map of Tel Aviv highlights sites of interest as well as public transportation routes.  

Getting Around Tel Aviv: By Public Transportation, Bicycle, Apps & More

Getting Around Tel Aviv: By Public Transportation, Bicycle, Apps & More

The transportation section of the Tel Aviv Municipality website provides everything you need to know to get around the city by car, bus, train, bicycle and taxi, including basic information

Tourist Map of the Old City of Jerusalem

Tourist Map of the Old City of Jerusalem

Created by iTravelJerusalem, this comprehensive map highlights the main tourist attraction and historical sites in the Old City of Jerusalem, including the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, believed

Top 10 Tourism Apps for Exploring Israel

Top 10 Tourism Apps for Exploring Israel

This useful article from ISRAEL21c offers ten virtual tourism apps that will help you get the most of your trip to Israel without having to hire a tour guide. Some

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