Gamla

Gamla, a great highlight on any Israel Jewish tour, provides an eclectic and interesting experience for anyone who visits this site. Gamla has an amazing natural beauty, featuring a rugged landscape, enchanting waterfall and exciting wildlife. The location of a Jewish city founded in the 2nd century CE, Gamla can be found on a basalt in the western Golan Heights. As soon as you see the hump-like shape of the hill you will understand why it was named Gamla, which is derived from the word for camel in Hebrew. If you would prefer not to walk too far during your trip to Israel, you can catch a breathtaking view of Gamla from an observation platform that allows you to see tower that Josephus claimed to have been undermined by Romans, the synagogue, the walls, etc. Not only were the remains of these architectural finds discovered, but many artifacts as well. If while on your Israel trip you are up for a bit of a physical challenge, try going down the steep trail to the antiquities, which features boulders that bare quotes from Josephus's account of the siege by Romans of Gamla. At the end of the trail you will be able to witness the site where the massive round town and synagogue were built 2,000 years ago. If you would like to experience the natural beauty of Gamla, there is an observatory next to the Byzantine ruins. Visitors can bird watch or take in the view of the 150ft Gamla waterfall. Before leaving Gamla, you should try to visit the archaeological museum in Katzrin, which has an impressive audiovisual presentation focused on Gamla-a wonderful experience during your Jewish travel.