alex’s travelogue

Hameiri Cheese Dairy, Welcome?

Hameiri Cheese Dairy, Welcome?

In the old quarter of Safed, overlooking to a breathtaking Galilee mountain scape rest the famous dairy of Hame'iri Family. Their is no chance to skip it without taking a tour in and tasting the special cheeses if not buy some.

Shalom = Peace = Salaam

Shalom = Peace = Salaam

A decorated Armenian style ceramic plate was casted on a wall in an alley at the old city Safed.

Shalom (שָׁלוֹם) is a Hebrew word meaning peace, hello, goodbye and wellbeing. As it does in English, it can refer to either peace between two entities (especially between man and God or between two countries), or to the well-being, welfare or safety of an individual or a group of individuals. It is also used as a greeting to either say hello or farewell, and is found in many other expressions and names. Its equivalent cognate in Arabic is salaam and sälam

Hasidic Children enjoying the Carousel

Hasidic Children enjoying the Carousel

Beautiful young children were swiveling in a local playground in the old city of Safed. They had a break from their lesson in the nearby Cheder (class room). Boys are learning separately from the girls in orthodox centers.

Safed, City of Kabalah

Safed, City of Kabalah

The allies of old Safed at noon time are almost empty aside from two Chabad Jews who hurry to their study center.

Chabad (or Habad) is the 3rd or 4th largest Hasidic section of orthodox Judaism. Its initials mean Wisdom, Understanding and Knowledge (Hebrew for Chochma, Binah, Da'at).

Old Safed

Old Safed

The old quarter of the city is inhibited mainly by orthodox Jews, traditional, none religious, and artists. You can sense the mystic in the air, among its stones.

Nesher overlooking Haifa Bay

Nesher overlooking Haifa Bay

My town, Nesher, is build on mount Carmel and the close plain at its foot. The new neighborhoods at left and one of the old ones - Giv'at Nesher (Nesher's hill) on the hill at right. Beyond you can see Haifa's industrial zone and even further.

Acre Lighthouse

Acre Lighthouse

Located on the southern-western edge of the old city, protected by heavy ancient walls and light the way for fishermen boats on their way back home at dark nights.

Nightlights over Haifa Bay

Nightlights over Haifa Bay

Haifa, on the shore of the Mediterranean is a famous port city, industrial and tourist pearl with a grat panorama from mount Carmel.

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alex ringer

alex ringer has been a member since 10 November 2007 and goes by al.

Currently in israel.

Basically, I am a graphic designer, working as a freelancer from home for many years. Photography is my major and serious hobby since childhood and for many years I've made some living of it for my clients.

Besides, I am mad about cats, care for the environment and appreciate good art and photography.

I'd appreciate your online comments.

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