Park Darom, officially named “Menachem Begin Park” and literally means “South Park”, offers a variety of attractions, facilities, and shaded picnic areas for a nice getaway, suitable for all ages. This spacious public park is named after former Prime Minister Menachem Begin. The park, inaugurated in 1988, is also known as the “South Park”, due
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Nachalat Binyamin Market sits in the heart of Tel Aviv, near Allenby and King George streets, and close to the Carmel Market, another Tel Aviv gem we have already mentioned here on the site. It is also quite close to the Kerem HaTeimanim quarter (lit. “Vineyard of the Yemenites”), an old, poorer neighborhood boasting a
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In the heart of bustling Tel Aviv, amid the gleaming skyscrapers and historic neighborhoods, lies Kaplan Street – a major thoroughfare that tells the story of Israel’s past and present. Named after Eliezer Kaplan, a prominent Israeli politician, this street not only connects the city center to the Ayalon Highway but also serves as a
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Most of my American friends compare Tel Aviv to New York City. In much the same way, Tel Aviv is the Middle East’s Big Apple: exciting, fun, cosmopolitan, innovative – and very much different from the rest of the country it is in. Today, we will compare the lifestyle in Tel Aviv vs NYC, and
Ask yourself what was Tel Aviv called before Israel? Here is the short answer: When it was founded, way before the state of Israel, Tel Aviv was called “Achuzat Bait” meaning “Estate Home” in Hebrew. The city was founded by Jews on 11 April 1909. It was renamed to “Tel-Aviv” (meaning “Spring Hill”) in 1910.
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Found on the southernmost coast of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, where the city borders Bat Yam, Givat Aliya Beach is a hidden oasis offering a unique blend of natural beauty and thoughtful design. Unlike the bustling beaches of Tel Aviv, Givat Aliya stands out with its “oriental” style, characterized by arches, palm trees, and limestone walls. This
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Florentin (Hebrew: פלורנטין) is a neighborhood in the southern part of Tel Aviv, Israel, named for Solomon Florentin, a Greek Jew who purchased the land in the late 1920s. The neighborhood is referred to as Tel Aviv’s Soho, due to the gentrification process it experience in recent decades. Florentin was initially populated primarily by poor
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Tucked away in the heart of Jaffa, amid the maze of narrow streets and ancient stone buildings, lies a place of tranquility and spiritual significance: St. Peter’s Church. With its rich history and architectural beauty, this timeless sanctuary stands as a testament to the enduring faith that has thrived in Jaffa for centuries. If you
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Tzamarot Ayalon (Hebrew: צמרות איילון) is a neighborhood in Tel Aviv, on the east-central part of the city. It is ranked as the Richest neighborhood in Tel Aviv, and the wealthiest neighborhood in Israel. The second richest is Tzahala, an upmarket residential neighborhood located in the northeastern part of the city. The Central Bureau of
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Wondering what it’s like living in Tel Aviv? We have asked several Tel-Aviv residents – long timers and new, foriegn and local – to give us their best take on this subject. The answers below are based on our collection of social media posts (whenever we can, we link back to the original source), conversations
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