Join us for the first session in our online “Walkabout Tel Aviv: Tel to Towers” series when we will visit Jaffa and learn about its past and present.
Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Mediterranean, Jaffa has enchanted conquerors, pilgrims, and poets for millennia. Shai Agnon once called her “the belle of the seas,” and from the ancient Egyptians to Richard the Lionheart to Napoleon Bonaparte, rulers across time have vied for this coveted port city. As we wander Jaffa’s cobblestone streets, we’ll uncover layers of history etched into stone, alleyway, and arch, from the bustling flea market to the hidden courtyards and secret passageways that whisper of centuries past.
Yet Jaffa is not only a relic of history, it’s alive with vibrant change. As gentrification reshapes its ancient contours, we’ll explore how the past is woven into the present through modern design, art galleries, and urban renewal projects like the light rail. From the Greek market to the Maronite churches, Jaffa remains a multicultural crossroads, an ideal launch point for our journey into Tel Aviv’s soul. Let your curiosity lead you through its labyrinthine alleys, where every corner may reveal a treasure or tale you didn’t expect.
About our guide:
After moving to Israel in 2005, Gila Levitan pursued her career in physiotherapy and also studied for a master’s in public health from Hebrew University. After working in health policy research, she decided to become a licensed tour guide to pursue her passion for exploring and traveling around Israel. Gila loves to travel all over the world and brings the knowledge and experience of a well-seasoned traveler to her explanations. Gila is very curious and likes to know all the little details; being a guide enables her to teach people about a place she loves. She loves to add touches of local culture to her tours, off-the-beaten track places and local delicacies; the best way to travel she believes is to taste new flavors and make new friends. Gila is proud to have been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the past five years in a row.
This series is made possible by a grant from the Congregation Ahabat Shalom Religious Fund and other generous donors.
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