Kibbutz Ramat Rachel

The grounds were immaculate. We had the opportunity to have a delicious lunch in the kibbutz as well.
I was curious about the last sentence. Apparently, the Mar Elias Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery founded in the 6th century. During the battle for Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, it was used as a base for the Arab Legion.





Note the kibbutz kitty at the base of the statue.

34 comments:

  1. Handmade in IsraelMarch 13, 2017 at 10:06 AM

    Ramat Rachel is a lovely place to stay. We were there not long ago for a Bar Mitzvah Shabbat (Sabbath). We also went cherry picking there last summer. The cherries were out of this world!!!

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  2. BirgittaMarch 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM

    Very nice photos!

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  3. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 13, 2017 at 11:18 AM

    Such a beautiful garden and peaceful looking grounds.

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  4. Minoru SaitoMarch 13, 2017 at 11:27 AM

    What a nice place to stay! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. ElaMarch 13, 2017 at 11:40 AM

    Such a lovely place to visit !!
    Greetings

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  6. UnknownMarch 13, 2017 at 12:40 PM

    A nice place for a Walk. The cat shares my opinion :))
    Greetings
    Falk

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  7. NeesieMarch 13, 2017 at 1:29 PM

    It looks a beautiful place to visit... thanks for sharing :D

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  8. Lydia C. LeeMarch 13, 2017 at 3:33 PM

    I sort of thought a kibbutz would be less organised (less formal) and more hippy looking...

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  9. abriannaMarch 13, 2017 at 4:01 PM

    I noticed the kibbutz kitty right away. Sounds like you had a great trip.

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  10. Rhonda AlbomMarch 13, 2017 at 5:59 PM

    I am glad you made it to a Kibbutz.

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  11. csuhpat1March 14, 2017 at 12:38 AM

    So beautiful and I loved reading about the history of it. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. UppalMarch 14, 2017 at 1:50 AM

    A historic trip no doubt and the pictures are composed so well!

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  13. Nancy ChanMarch 14, 2017 at 1:57 AM

    A beautiful and peaceful garden. You have found a kitty posing for your camera. Have a good day!

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  14. Tamar SBMarch 14, 2017 at 5:04 AM

    I love the kibbutzim and the history they have!

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  15. Karren HallerMarch 14, 2017 at 7:50 AM

    Looks like a great tour with so much history, beautiful place!

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  16. Klara SMarch 14, 2017 at 11:33 AM

    It looks like place worth visiting. Thank you for sharing. Have a good week.

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  17. KlaraMarch 14, 2017 at 6:04 PM

    kibbutz would be an interesting place to visit. I didn't know they were open to visitors.

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  18. elizabethMarch 14, 2017 at 6:10 PM

    What a wonderful opportunity! Thank you for sharing your trip with us!

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  19. LindaMarch 14, 2017 at 8:57 PM

    Interesting and historic. Love the sculpture!

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  20. meowmeowmansMarch 15, 2017 at 12:00 AM

    Such a beautiful place! I especially loved the kibbutz kitty. :)

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  21. Maria Parenti-BaldeyMarch 15, 2017 at 2:53 AM

    Another way of seeing the world through your camera lens. Great pics.

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  22. MarleneMarch 15, 2017 at 3:12 AM

    Great impressions!
    Thank you!

    Greetings, Marlene

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  23. Life Images by JillMarch 15, 2017 at 3:52 AM

    so much bloodshed in the name of religion. Tragic.

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  24. Sofie VMarch 15, 2017 at 4:39 AM

    Beautiful pictures! Thanks for organizing this link up!

    Greetings, Sofie
    http://sofiecreates.blogspot.be

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  25. Cathy KennedyMarch 15, 2017 at 7:31 AM

    Sue,

    No matter where you roam, there is always a kitty to be found! Interesting place. I liked the woman statue. It looks like she's wearing a wedding dress and carrying a bouquet of flowers but I'm sure that's now this is, though. Thanks for hosting and have a good week. May I ask that you pray for an urgent unspoken prayer request for a dear family member? I really appreciate it, my friend! God bless!

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  26. Indah Nuria SavitriMarch 16, 2017 at 1:04 PM

    looks like a lovely garden indeed

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  27. Denyse Whelan.March 16, 2017 at 5:47 PM

    That is such a peaceful place and lovely photos. Thank you for continuing to share your journey.

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  28. A Bit of the BlarneyMarch 17, 2017 at 11:20 AM

    Enjoyed your post. Lovely photos!

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  29. An Aussie in San FranciscoMarch 17, 2017 at 4:10 PM

    Can I be really ignorant and ask what a Kibbutz is? Is it a religious place? Or a community?

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    1. NCSueMarch 17, 2017 at 4:35 PM

      A kibbutz is a community. As I understand it, kibbutzim were established in Israel by Jewish settlers who would share responsibilities as they worked together often around agricultural issues, ie. bringing irrigation systems to arid land, gradually building up their community. Income is not held individually but is poured back into making the community prosper. There are no free-loaders in a kibbutz; everyone pulls together to make it a success. I know that this particular kibbutz was beautifully organized and maintained, but getting to that point was back-breaking work.

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  30. Leanne @ Deep Fried FruitMarch 17, 2017 at 4:19 PM

    Great pics! Looks so Zen.

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  31. Nina March 18, 2017 at 11:47 AM

    Such a bright sunshine - I would love to live in a kibbutz in Israel for a period of time in my life!

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  32. Paula@The Geeky ShopaholicMarch 19, 2017 at 3:48 AM

    Love these pics! :)

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