There are many special things about this town. It has about 2,700 inhabitants. It is very closely knit and people rarely leave to live elsewhere. The women dress modestly with dresses and skirts but do not cover their hair. The people are well integrated into Israeli society. The community places a high premium on education and there are many doctors living in the community, and even professors who work in Israel. The youth do not serve in the Israeli army but do volunteer for national service. The citizens are relatively well off and you will see many large houses. Note the pastel-hued exteriors of some of the houses, just as one sees in parts of Europe. Some buildings, especially in the center of town, display an Islamic architectural style. The town is clean and nicely laid out with fountains, statues and pretty flowers. So please leave it exactly as you found it.

 

Entry to the town is restricted from 8.00 p.m. to 8.00 a.m. There is no intention of opening zimmerim (bed and breakfast guestrooms) or hotels.

 

What to do here? First head towards the promenade. Below the promenade is Lebanon and the Hasbani River. Listen carefully and you can hear the bubbling river. The Hasbani River becomes the Snir Stream in Israel. There are stalls along the promenade for the purchase of drinks and snacks. The town prides itself on its pot-brewed coffee rather than machine-brewed. It also has its own culinary specialties. Be sure to make your way to the very beautiful Peace Garden. Also note the statues at the street intersections and the architecture of the buildings in the center of town.