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  Tiberias - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tiberias (Hebrew: טבריה, Tverya; Arabic: طبرية‎, Ṭabariyyah) is a town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, Lower Galilee, Israel.
Tiberias was built at about AD 20 by Herod Antipas, the son of Herod the Great on the site of the destroyed village of Rakkat, and it became the capital of his realm in Galilee.
During the crusades it was the central city of the Principality of Galilee in the Kingdom of Jerusalem; the region was sometimes called the Principality of Tiberias, or the Tiberiad.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tiberias   (541 words)

  
 Tiberias, Israel
Tiberias (Hebrew Teverya), 70km/45mi east of Haifa on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, with the newer parts of the town reaching up the slopes above the lake, is a holiday resort much frequented in the cooler months of the year.
One of the four holy cities of the Jews, along with Jerusalem, Hebron and Safed, Tiberias is rich in historical and religious interest, as are the towns and villages on the shores of the lake and in the surrounding area.
In the 17th century Tiberias fell into ruin, and was not reoccupied until the Druze emir Daher el-Amr rebuilt the town and its citadel in 1738 and resettled it with Jews.
www.planetware.com /israel/tiberias-isr-nr-ti.htm   (650 words)

  
 Tiberias
The Sanhedrin (the High Court of Israel during the period of the Second Temple) relocated to Tiberias from Sepphoris.
A Samaritan center existed in Tiberias in the middle of the 4th century.
The reference to the Sea of Tiberias is attributable to the newer riparian city.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/vie/Tiberias.html   (1193 words)

  
 Tiberias: the heart of the Galilee   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Tiberias, located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, is a popular health and holiday resort as well as a Jewish and Christian pilgrimage destination.
Tiberias is the heart of the Galilee, posed on a mountain slope, beautifully looking over to the Golan Heights at the other side of the lake.
Around Tiberias occurred many of the biblical stories and many famous sites are located nearby: Capernaum, home to at least five of the twelve disciples, is the lakeside town where Jesus preached.
www.israirairlines.com /guide.asp?id=236&menu_id=221   (621 words)

  
 Tiberias
Tiberias (Hebrew: Teveryah), a city situated approximately at the mid-point of the western shore of Lake Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee), is the largest urban settlement in the Jordan Valley and serves as the administrative, cultural and trade center of the surrounding region.
In the seventh and eighth centuries, Tiberias was the home of the Masoretes, grammarians who established a definitive vocalization of the biblical text, as well as of the earliest group of post-biblical poets, the paytanim.
Since then, Tiberias has become a major center of absorption of new immigrants to Israel, and today has a population of about 34,000 the majority of whom originate from the countries of North Africa and Eastern Europe.
www.jafi.org.il /education/100/places/tiber.html   (532 words)

  
 Tiberias - Archaeology in Israel
Tiberias was planned, founded between the year 17 and 20 by Herod Antipas, the son of King Herod.
Tiberias was named after the Roman emperor, Antipas’ overlord (the Romans indirectly ruled Israel around this time).
The archaeological remains of Tiberias are mainly found south of the center, near Sironit beach and Ganei Hamat Hotel.
www.jewishmag.com /57mag/tiberias/tiberias2.htm   (1263 words)

  
 tiberias
Mayor Celender introduced the Tiberias delegation members who came to the meeting with a bouquet of flowers for the Mayor and specially-designed artwork plaques by a Tiberian artist for the Mayor and Board members showing a picturesque view of the City of Tiberias with palm trees, which are part of the emblem for the City.
Now, the City of Tiberias finds itself in a dire situation since its donor/sponsor of the UCLRP can no longer fund it and it is being forced to close unless it can raise approximately $160,000 a year to cover expenses.
Tiberias is considered to be the cradle of Christianity.
www.greatneckplaza.net /tiberias.htm   (2065 words)

  
 Tiberias
Through the years Tiberias was conquered by the persians, arabs and mamluks.
Tiberias is a popular site for Israelis to take their summer holiday.
Tiberias is located near the "kinneret" lake which is a beautiful lake that also the main water source that supplies the water to all Israel's parts.
www.accessisrael.net /tiberias.html   (266 words)

  
 Tiberias Israel - The sea of Gallilee
This sea is the only major supply of freshwater in all of Israel, and it also serves as a popular destination for Israelis to enjoy a freshwater swim in the holidays.
Tiberias itself is steeped in history, with many grand old buildings all with a long and intense history behind them.
Israel has a excellent choice of not-meat/chicken steaks, which are great for vegatarians, as you can join in successfully with your BBQing carnivores.
www.globosapiens.net /travel-information/Tiberias-1422.html   (852 words)

  
 Tulsa Global Alliance
One of the holy cities of Judaism, Tiberias is located 680 feet below sea level on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
The mayor of Tiberias brought a delegation of 15 persons and a dance troupe of 45 dancers for the Sister Cities International conference in 1992.
In the summer of 1998, The Tulsa Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Tiberias Chapter of Magen David Adom, the Israeli version of the Red Cross, participated in a youth exchange.
www.tulsaglobalalliance.org /tiberias.htm   (305 words)

  
 Tiberias - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta
Tiberias, city in north-east Israel, on the western shore of Lake Tiberias, about 207 m (680 ft) below sea level.
Tiberias, Lake (Hebrew Yam Kinneret), freshwater lake, north-eastern Israel.
In an arid region such as the Middle East, even the small amount of water carried by the Jordan can be of great significance.
au.encarta.msn.com /Tiberias.html   (78 words)

  
 Travel in Tiberias - Israel - Culture - WorldTravelGate.net®-
Tiberias and the surrounding shores of the Sea of Galilee is a year-round vacation spot.
Tiberias is famous for its hot springs and health resorts.
Hammat Tiberias includes the museum, hot springs, the synagogue, and the wall.
www.mideasttravelling.net /israel/tiberias/tiberias_culture.htm   (296 words)

  
 GN Plaza and Tiberias, Israel: Extending a Hand of Friendship
A budding relationship between the mayors of Tiberias, Israel, and the Village of Great Neck Plaza holds the hope of a broad cultural exchange between the two municipalities leading to creative solutions for economic and community development and improving the quality of life for residents of both cities.
Tiberias mayor Benjamin Kiryati, right, and Great Neck Plaza mayor Jean Celender plan on making their municipalities "Sister Cities." They were brought together by Danny Arbusman, left, owner of Jewels by Viggi.
In a letter to Mayor Celender, Tiberias Mayor Benjamin Kiryati announced passage of the resolution: "It is a great pleasure to notify you and it is only appropriate that today, the eve of the New Jewish year, when we wish each other only good, that I am a messenger of good news.
www.antonnews.com /greatneckrecord/2002/11/15/news   (986 words)

  
 Royal Plaza Hotel Tiberias Israel
The Royal Plaza Hotel in Tiberias, located on the coast of the Sea of Galilee and on the outskirts of the town of Tiberias, offering a tranquil and pastoral atmosphere.
The hotel is close to the holy sites of all religions, as well as the shopping and entertainment center, making it a perfect choice for your family vacation or for those seeking a few days of peace and solitude from their hectic routines.
The New Sea of Galilee Royal Plaza Tiberias Hotel, located on the coast of the Sea of Galilee, welcomes its guests and offers them 160 sumptuous rooms, 16 captivating suites, impressive family rooms overlooking the Sea of Galilee, and double rooms with king beds, some of which also feature a jacuzzi.
www.jposttravel.com /hotel.asp?CL=1&CH=133   (311 words)

  
 Municipality of Tiberias (Israel)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Tverya is known in English as Tiberias, after the Roman emperor Tiberius Caesar, and nicknamed city of the Kinnereth is situated in the east shore of Kinnereth Sea (Sea of Galilee).
Petit Larousse Illustré says that Tiberias (in French, Tibériade), was founded in year 18 AD, on the shore of the Lake of Genesareth, also called Lake of Tiberias or Sea of Galilee.
Modern Tiberias is located slightly north of the ancient city.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/il-tbria.html   (207 words)

  
 Lake Tiberias Travel Tips - Lake Tiberias Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and all of Israel.
Tiberias is a good base for excursions to Capernaum and the entire Galilee.
This lake was one of the causes of the Six-Day War which resulted in Israel's occupation of the Golan Heights (east of Lake Kinneret).
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Middle_East/Israel/Haifa_District/Lake_Tiberias-1708674/General_Tips-Lake_Tiberias-BR-1.html   (542 words)

  
 Israel Tourism – Tiberias Hot Springs
Tiberias Hot Springs health and vacation resort is Israel’s largest and most sophisticated mineral spring site, attracting thousands of visitors each year from Israel and around the world.
The Tiberias Hot Springs site includes four main facilities: the Tiberias Hot Springs National Park where the first spa was inaugurated in 1929, which includes an ancient Turkish bath (Hamam); the healing treatment center; and the vacation and spa complex.
Treatments include shiatsu, reflexology, Thai, Indian or Swedish massage, aromatherapy, physiotherapy and thalassotherapy (with seaweed), some of the massages may also be enjoyed while in the water.
www.africa-israel.com /eng/inner.asp?id=9500&pid=6200   (157 words)

  
 Arutz Sheva - Israel National News
A unique ceremony - probably only the 2nd of its kind in the past 1,600 years - took place in Tiberias today: The launching of a Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish-legal tribunal in the Land of Israel.
A unique ceremony - probably only the second of its kind in the past 1,600 years - is taking place in Tiberias today: The launching of a Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish-legal tribunal in the Land of Israel.
Today's ceremony is really the continuation of the renewal of the Ordination process in Israel, which we marked several months ago.
www.israelnationalnews.com /news.php3?id=70349   (430 words)

  
 Mercure Hotel Tiberias
A warm welcome greets guests at the Mercure Tiberias Hotel where the staff's mission is to make you feel at home while away from home.
Just north of the center of Tiberias and facing the historical Sea of Galilee, Israel's largest fresh water lake, this family oriented hotel offers everything a visitor needs for a perfect vacation.
The Mercure Tiberias Hotel is ideally situated in a unique spot on the waterfront of the Sea of Galilee, in a quiet private surrounding within few minutes walking distance from the center of Tiberias.
www.hotels-in-israel.com /Hotels/Hotel.cfm?HotelID=366   (205 words)

  
 Tiberias Israel
Tiberias is a favorite health and holiday resort as well as a pilgrimage destination.
Near Tiberias, where the Jordan River leaves the Sea of Galilee, is the Yardenit, the site where Christians claim that Jesus was baptized.
The shores of the Sea of Galilee are dotted with trees and green lawns, and the waters of the lake are pleasantly clear and cool.
www.travelbyclick.net /tiberias.htm   (119 words)

  
 Tiberias Hotels - Israel Hotels
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The Tiberias Caesar Hotel is located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, adjacent to shopping and entertainment centers.
Sheraton Moriah Tiberias is located on the shore of Sea of Galilee, right in the center of Tiberias.
www.israel-travel-center.com /hotels.php?extra=city_17   (121 words)

  
 MarathonGuide.com - Tiberias Marathon
Four hundred runners came out for the Tiberias Marathon in Israel, and it was the Kenyans who dominated the race.
After the half-marathon run in Beit Shean (the official Israeli championship), where she set a new half marathon record, Nili declared her plans concerning the Tiberias marathon which she fulfilled perfectly.
The Kenyan group coach criticized the low sums, and claimed that higher prizes were promised prior to their arrival.
www.marathonguide.com /news/exclusives/Tiberias_020103.cfm   (461 words)

  
 Royal Plaza Hotel Tiberias Tiberias Hotels, Israel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The swimming pool is one of the largest in Tiberias with a snack-bar, sun-bathing area and children's pool, and there is plenty of parking.
The hotel offers an authentic British Pub - The Red Lion - a dining room seating 350 persons, a beautiful lobby, the splendid Mozart Cafe, a synagogue, two banquet halls, and activities for children and adults on Saturdays and Holidays.
A free public bathing beach is adjacent to the hotel and the "Young Tiberias Spa" is a walking distance away.
www.hotels-of-israel.com /royalplazatib   (94 words)

  
 Hotel Rimonim Galei Kinneret - Tiberias - Israel
The “Rimonim Spa” at the hotel is new and one of the most modern in Israel.
The Hotel Rimonim Galei Kinneret Tiberias is located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, between sprawling lawns and a private beach, offers its guests an experience combining vacation and relaxation.
The unique location of the hotel right on the shore of the lake, coupled with the high quality of its European-style facilities result in a truly unforgettable holiday experience amid breath-taking scenery.
www.hotels-israel-jerusalem.com /hotel-rimonim-galei-kinneret.htm   (308 words)

  
 CityIndexTravel: Travel accommodation in Israel
Israel's unique resort hotel set in 15 acres of lush gardens nestling between the ancient Roman and Crusader Port of Caesarea.
Dan Accadia Israel's jewel on the shores of the Mediterranean.
The hotel is part of a recreational and health complet that includes the Tiberias Hot Springs Spa.
www.cityindextravel.com /israel   (507 words)

  
 Tiberias International Marathon - Race Details
In the case of running a marathon like this, low expectations may be half the battle.
I came to Israel for the experience, and the marathon was just icing on the cake.
There is a very nice hometown-style pre-race pasta dinner, where I met different runners from all over the world (imagine, a member of the American military stationed in Greece (myself) flies to Israel for a marathon to meet Canadian soldiers also visiting Israel but from Lebanon)....
www.marathonguide.com /races/racedetails.cfm?MIDD=1242060105   (491 words)

  
 Hotels in Tiberias Israel - Holiday Inn Tiberias
Holiday Inn Tiberias is situated away from the clamor of the city, surrounded by emerald lawns and naturally enchanting areas.
Located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee among spectacular gardens on the Tiberias promenade, Holiday Inn Tiberias offers a paradise of tranquility and beauty.
Hotel guests are welcome to free use of its miniature soccer field and tennis and basketball courts.
www.onetravelsource.com /10223062.html   (125 words)

  
 Israel, Tiberias - International Medical Education and Research Program at the University of Minnesota   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Israel, Tiberias - International Medical Education and Research Program at the University of Minnesota
This is a medical student exchange program with the Poriya Government Hospital near Tiberias, Israel.
The Poriya Hospital is a regional civilian and military medical center, which serves a diverse population of Jews, Christians, Muslims, Circasians, and Druze.
www.med.umn.edu /imer/country/israel/home.html   (132 words)

  
 Israel hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Middle East, by all-hotels.com
Israel hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Middle East, by all-hotels.com
The Tal Hotel is located next to the beach, just down the street from the popular Little Old Tel Aviv area, which is the night...
The Sheraton Moriah Tiberias is a luxurious, full-service hotel located on Tiberias Promenade, on the shore of the historic Sea of...
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