Running through the heart of Afridar is a very large park that is called the "Desha HaGadol", which literally means the "great lawn". We have not seen an English translation that really describes this wonderful urban park that forms the center of Afridar. Whatever it is called, the Desha HaGadol is quite unique for [...]
Magen David Adom placed four smart defibrillator devices in Ashkelon in honor of Dr. Oren Zusman, a cardiologist who died of heart failure at the age of 37. By using a smart station a person can call MDA during an emergency and receive guidance over the phone to help the person in need. Paramedics are [...]
At the top of the Desha HaGadol is a sundial garden, made up of difference sculptures by the Israeli artist Yigal Tumarkin, using the sundial theme. While the large sundial at the seaside has demarcations in order to tell the time, these sundials are mainly abstract in nature. While they are fascinating to look [...]
The Afridar Center is actually located at the edge of Afridar, but forms a business and shopping center for all those living in Afridar and the surrounding neighborhoods. Situated at the top of the Desha HaGadol, the area has restaurants, shops, banks and other retail outlets. The center of the Afridar Center is the Zephania [...]
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The Ashkelon Market is located immediately behind the Grand Mosque of al Majdal / Ashkelon Khan Museum is the Ashkelon Market. Here you will find a many stands filled with fruits and vegetables. On Thursdays there are additional stands with non-food items. Address: David Remez St 46, Ashkelon Getting there: Google Map
The Grand Mosque of al Majdal is located on Herzl Street in the Migdal area of Ashkelon. Today, it houses the Ashkelon Khan Musem. The mosque was built in three phases: two early phases from the Mamluk period and the latest phase was built in the Ottoman period. In the 19th century, V. Guérin travelled through [...]
Location: Shvil Harel 8, Afridar Established over 50 years ago, the Kehillat Netzach Israel grew in numbers, building a multi-ethnic membership including many English speakers. The Masorti shul, which is located at Shvil Harel 8 in Afridar, offers an egalitarian, pluralistic and family-orientated approach to Judaism. Kehillat Netzach Israel is an active congregation with a [...]
Ashkelon residents who are under the weather can now get some relief. Miriam Levine, a retired Registered Nurse, who made Aliyah from the USA, makes a variety of kosher soups for anyone needing a get well gift. The soups are delivered fresh (or frozen) in one-liter containers by volunteers. Your soup options: Classic chicken [...]
Ashkelon, which was destroyed by the Mamluks in 1270 was eventually reoccupied in the late 15th century by local inhabitants under the Ottomans. The Arabs called it al-Majdal. In 1948, after Israel won the War of Independence, new areas were gained and some were lost. Historic Ashkelon was an area that was captured. The Jewish [...]
