Tzora (Hebrew: צרעה) is a kibbutz in central Israel. Located about 20 km from Jerusalem, near the city of Beit Shemesh, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 936. [1] The kibbutz is named for the biblical village of Tzora, [2] which may have been a Canaanite town. [3] .

Zorah (Hebrew: צרעה) or Tzorah (pronounced [tsoʁˈ (ʔ)a]), was a biblical town in the Judaean Foothills. It has been identified with the former village of Sar'a, now often referred to as Tel Tzora. Zorah was situated on the crest of a hill overlooking the valley of Sorek. It lies at an elevation of about 1,150 feet (350 m) above sea-level. [1]

2025年3月11日 · Try this 13.5-mile loop trail near Eshtaol, Jerusalem. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

2023年2月22日 · The ruins of Zorah are located in Tel Tzora, a depopulated village in the Shephelah region of Israel. The village is now nothing more than a shadow of its former self, a relic from an era long gone. Despite its dilapidated state, Tel Tzora remains a place of immense historical and cultural significance.

Tel Zorah – Samson’s Hometown? Biblical Zorah (spelled also Tzora, or Tzorah) was a village in the heart of the Judean Foothills (the Shephelah). The Book of Judges records Samsons living and buried near Zorah (Judges 16:31). Later, in Israelite times, it …

Tel Tzora Zorah or Tzorah, was a biblical town in the Judaean Foothills. It has been identified with the former village of Sar'a, now often referred to as Tel Tzora.

The Tzora Forest is an excellent location for appreciating the Samson stories. Tel Tzora is where Samson was born and near where he was buried, and the wider area is where most of his stories occurred. The forest is well planned with picnic areas, observation points and sculptures. A circular trail to Tel Tzora and Samson’s grave is described ...

Tzora is a kibbutz in central Israel. Located about 20 km from Jerusalem, near the city of Beit Shemesh, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council.

4 天之前 · This beautiful and scenic route runs through the Tzora Forest, past the historic Tel Tzora, along Derech HaPsalim and the Ridge Path (תל צורה, שביל הפסלים ושביל הרכס). The route also passes Tzora Lookout and loops next to the village of Tarum and runs along a small section of a path known as the ridge path.

In the heart of the forest is Tel Tzora, which is identified as the birthplace of this Biblical hero. Forest footpaths and explanatory signs throughout the woodland make mention of Samson (Shimshon in Hebrew), who departed from here on his …