Today we began our adventures
early to climb up Mount Arbel to Wadi Hamam. Mount Arbel is a mountain in the Lower Galilee near Tiberias with a view of the snow-topped Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights. It is close to the ruins of an ancient Jewish settlement with a Synagogue from the 4th century C.E.
We then headed to Kfar Kedem where we got our drivers licenses – not for cars – but for donkeys! Kfar Kedem recreates the day-to-day life of the ancient land and we were transported back to our heritage learning how to thresh grain, press oil and grapes, and eat rustic cooking in a shepherd’s tent. Riding donkeys whilst being dressed up was definitely an interesting experience!
Afterwards we visited Tzippori,
the place where the Mishna was written. Rabbi Yehuda HaNassi, who compiled the
Mishnah, lived in Tzippori for 17 years until his death. The town is mentioned
many times in the Talmud as a Jewish city having 18 synagogues. In one of the
Talmudic mentions the question is asked as to why Tzippori is called by that
name? The Talmud answers that it is a city that sits on top of a mountain like
a bird (Tzippor is the Hebrew for a bird). Tzippori has about 40 ancient
mosaics that have been discovered during various excavations.After hiking, donkey riding, and a historic day we headed for a sleepover under canvas. We really enjoyed the beautiful sunset and camping out under the stars once again was a really special experience.
The Tribe Team
“The thing that stood out for me was the donkey riding it was brilliant and very different. The hike was good and fun. Camping was uncomfortable but still a great experience. Great day all round” Joseph Gilmore
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