Ein Harod
Ein Harod is one of the springs of the Jezreel Valley, tied in biblical narrative to Gideon’s choice of warriors. In Israel’s history it became central to the early kibbutz movement. Posts here cover the spring and the Valley of Springs alongside the wider story of Jordan Valley habitation.
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Cooling off in the Valley of Springs
A day relaxing in the springs of the Beit She'an Valley in northern Israel: the Park of Springs, the Harod Spring at Maayan Harod National Park, and a pelican migration in the fish pools.
Settlement of the Jordan Valley
A day through the Jordan Valley and the southern Sea of Galilee: the Harod Spring, the Roman bridge and hydroelectric ruins at Old Gesher and Naharayim, the Kinneret Courtyard and Rachel the Poet, Degania, the Motor House and the Kinneret Cemetery.
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Seasoned Israel traveller
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