On and Off the Beaten Track in … Gush Etzion

There is no area in Israel that more symbolizes the flow of Jewish history than the Gush Etzion region, situated just fifteen minutes south of Jerusalem. And as Israel prepares to celebrate its sixtieth anniversary in May 2008, Gush Etzion, the Etzion bloc, continues to develop into a major tourist attraction. Visitors can easily fill a day with fun activities, learning about both ancient and modern history. There is also a wide range of eateries to appeal to one’s taste buds and even a guest house in Efrat for those who would like to remain overnight. Yom Hazikaron (Israel’s Memorial...