Israel Nature

Flora and fauna

Israel's plant and animal life is rich and diverse, in part due to the country's geographic location, which sits at the junction of three continents. Approximately 2,600 types of plants have been identified, ranging from alpine species on the slopes of the northern mountains to species from the Sahara on Arava in the south.

Israel is the northern boundary for the presence of plants like papyrus and the southern boundary for others like the red coral peony. 

Natural forests, which consist mainly of golden oaks, cover part of Galilee, Mount Carmel and other mountainous areas. In spring, rockrose and thorny broom predominate, leaving the region with pink, white and yellow colors.

Nature conservation

In an effort to conserve the natural environment, stringent laws have been enacted to protect nature and wildlife, making it illegal to remove even common flowers from the roadside.

Responsible for advancing nature conservation, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority strives to protect the landscape and natural environment. More than 150 nature reserves and 65 national parks across the country, under the supervision of the Authority, cover approximately 1000 square kilometers.

Approximately 20 reserves have been developed for public use, with visitor centers, roads and hiking trails, attracting more than two million people each year. One of Israel's most important regions – Mount Carmel – has been declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO's Man and Biosphere Program.

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Cultivated areas near the Kineret

With the year 5775 is initiated to sabbatical mentioned several times in the Bible. The first reference is in Exodus 23: 10-11, where it is commanded the Israelites: "Six years you shall sow your land and gather in its fruit, but the seventh year you shall let it rest and not cultivarás so that poor of thy people think that eating and sobejo eat the wild animals. Likewise shalt thou do with thy vineyard and your olive grove. "

Snow in Jerusalem

 

children playing in snow

 

The city of Jerusalem dawned white. Snow took over the streets, roads, squares. The blizzard caused serious problems and, according to news reports, until the Sabbath was stopped so that they could clear the roads and help families.

 

 

 

 

 

Temple Mount

 

 

 

On Wednesday the sun shone again but the snow can still be seen in several places.

 

 

 

The heavy snowfall did not deter those who wished to pray next to the Kotel

 

Mazal Tov Benjamin Netanyahu

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Livro Eretz Israel

Eretz Israel is intended to show the history of a people, the memory bringing biblical texts, but goes beyond a documentary. The work shows that the existence of the State of Israel, with all its customs and traditions is the fulfillment of God's Word. The story told in the Bible has continued to this day.


When God called Avran to form a people (Am Echad) stated:

"I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you"

Genesis 12.3.


Knowing Israel, their customs and traditions helps us to know the God of Israel and His purposes for that nation. A people that although hated by many, resists impact of wars and survives the force that cradles the soul and feeds the dreams:


                                        "... Live in peace in the land of Zion and Jerusalem."


Eretz Israel has Hebrew words so the reader can associate the language of the Jewish people. It also brings stories of biblical characters who have become symbols of struggle and hope. Historical events such as Masada. Opinions from different eras, not for lack of material, but the content and the impact of information. A geographical overview that allows comparisons with the biblical period and the present day, and a whole chapter on Jewish culture.

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