first Aliyah


typical house in Zichron Yaakov
The picturesque town of Zichron Yaakov was founded in 1882 with the help of Baron Edmond de Rothschild. He was a Jewish philanthropist who had assisted in establishing many of the early communities, often helping with financial support. Zichron Yaakov is situated about a half-hour drive from Haifa and 15 […]

Zichron Yaakov


Declaration of Independence State of Israel
Israel before 1948 Since biblical times and as recorded in the Torah, God promised the Land of Israel to the Jewish people and has been sacred to them ever since. After establishing the First Kingdom of Israel in about the 11th century BCE, the Israelites ruled the area sporadically for […]

Israel Before 1948