9
The stone amphitheater at The Hebrew University has seen both grandees and wars . Photo by Movraw via
Shutterstock . com
Mount Scopus amphitheater , Jerusalem The open-air amphitheater located at the edge of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem ’ s Mount Scopus campus is one of the university ’ s bestkept secrets , alongside its botanical gardens . The amphitheater originates in 1925 , when a temporary wooden structure was laid down at the site ahead of the university ’ s opening ceremony , which included grandees such as the British Lord Balfour and General Allenby . The current stone structure was built 10 years later and withstood historic events such as Israel ’ s War of Independence and the Six Day War . Nowadays , visitors who make the endless
trek all the way to the edge of the campus are rewarded with beautiful desert views stretching into Jordan .
10 To Table of Contents
People get together in the Midron Slopes beach in Jaffa . Photo by Eyal Tagar / Tel Aviv / Flickr
Midron Slopes beach , Jaffa Located at the southern , less well-known side of Jaffa , the Midron Slopes beach rolling down from the Ajami neighborhood to the Mediterranean Sea boasts expansive grass lawns , bike paths , walking lanes and strips of sand , but somehow have yet to attract the crowds found elsewhere in Jaffa and Tel Aviv . The beach is best enjoyed early on Friday evenings , when families get together for dinner , couples go out on romantic dates and kids whizz around , all in a uniquely pleasant , local atmosphere .
11
Ein Sukkot Spring , Jordan Valley Ein Sukkot is a wonderfully large spring surrounded by reeds , giving the whole place a very private and secluded vibe . The spring is located off-road in between a couple of settlements , making getting there a bit of a challenge , but is a firm favorite among travelers who absolutely cannot bear the thought of sharing an afternoon with the masses . Secret indeed .
Ein Sukkot in the Jordan Valley is a secret gem . Photo by Matanya Tausig / Flash 90