Nofhes Neeman Amirim

Welcome to Neeman Holliday - luxury B&B and Self Catering Holiday Cottages.

We are situated in a prime location of a picturesque holiday village called "Amirim".
Our five units offer peace and comfort combined with a service one would expect from a very well established family business.

Amirim village is also known as the vegetarian and vegan village of Israel, due to the fact that its entire community is based on vegetarian and vegan dietary principles and a healthy life style.

It is a popular tourist attraction owing to its cool and mild weather conditions all year round, the scenic views of the Sea of Galilee and the beautiful gardens, orchards, and natural woodlands that surround its houses.
The village of Amirim is situated in the heart of the mountainous Upper Galilee, making it one of the best starting points for excursions around the district. Whether you wish to visit Religious Holy Sites or Nature Reserves, take a Horseback Ride, ride a Kayak on the rapids of River Jordan, or simply relax on a Boat Trip on the Sea of Galilee.
The journey from Amirim village to any one of these activities is in most cases not more than half an hour driving distance, or perhaps one hour in some cases.

Also there are beautiful Hiking Routes within reasonable distance from here, and the majority of them have canyons with flowing streams, which is typical for the Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights landscape. All these points gave Amirim a very good reputation over the years as a holiday village.

Tel. (+972) 4 6989 620 e-mail: rinaneeman@hotmail.com

Useful Information for tourists On dining options, local services, tourists attractions, shopping, outdoor activities ..and more..

The village of Amirim is situated at the heart of the mountainous Upper Galilee, making it one of the best starting points for excursions around the district. Whether you wish to visit Religious Holy Sites or Nature Reserves, take a Horseback Ride, ride a Kayak on the rapids of River Jordan, or simply relax in a Boat Trip on the Sea of Galilee.

The journey from Amirim village to any one of these activities is in most cases not more than half an hour driving distance, or perhaps one hour in some cases. Also there are beautiful Hiking Routes within reasonable distance from here, and the majority of them have canyons with flowing streams, which is typical for the Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights landscape.

The following pages includes detailed information about:

A) Dining options & meals delivery service to your door, in Amirim village

B) Local services & opening hours for :

grocery store, swimming pool, synagogue, Mikve, hospital, post office etc.

C) Craft shops & Art galleries in the village

D) Holistic health clinics & SPA services in the village

E) Recommendations for visiting holy sites in the area (within 1 hour driving distance)

F) Various outdoor activities (within 1 hour driving distance)

such as - hiking, bicycle trips, Jeep trips, horseback riding, Kayaks on the rapids of river Jordan, Nature reserve areas, Birds Sanctuaries, sandy beaches, Camping parks etc.

A) Restaurants & Dining Options in Amirim :

Stupp's –Kosher Restaurant & Café with a pleasant garden, situated near the main gate, Tel. 04-6980946

Rishikesh – Indian Restaurant & small Indian Boutique (incense, traditional fabrics, tunics etc)

plus standard breakfast delivered to your door, Tel. 052 - 578 4114

Relate Café – Café & Restaurant with indoor waterfalls & small Bits & Bobs Shop, Tel. 04 - 6990 167

House 77 – Café, Bakery, Pizza, Whole-Food Shop & Cosmetics, Hand craft gallery. Tel 052 - 8520 356

Dalia's – Restaurant with rich menu & a lovely balcony overlooking the Sea of Galilee, Tel. 04 -698 9349

Karmeli – Café & Restaurant, & occasional evening recital at their pleasant music hall, Tel. 050 – 4432 – 821

Humus Ha-Emir – Small Arab Café & Restaurant, authentic home made food, garden, Tel. 052 - 237 8944

Basket for Two – Breakfast & Picnic Kosher meals delivered, ordered on the night before Tel. 050-953 1113

Hamiel Virgin Olive Oil, home made. Tel. 04-698 9746

B) Local services & opening hours :

The Village Grocery Shop ( Hebrew : "Makolet" )

The shop is located at the centre of the village, Tel. 04-699 0191.

Open daily : 8:00 -14:00, 16:00-19:00,

Friday & Holiday eves 8:00-17:00

Tuesdays - closed in the afternoons.

The Grocery shop is always closed on Saturdays & Jewish holidays:

The Village Bakery & Whole Food Shop – "House 77"

The shop is located at the centre of the village.

House 77: Bakery, Whole Food Shop, & Cafe - Tel 04-6980 984

Open daily: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

On Thursday it is open till late, 17:00-21:00

with Pizza in the Tabun,

The Village Post Office

Mobile post arrives at Amirim every afternoon except Friday, Shabbat and Holiday eves.

Other P.O. branches are within a few minutes drive at Meron village

and Rame (a near by Arab village. At Rame it is open on Shabbat and Jewish holidays).

General Hospital

"Ziv" Hospital, which is the largest one in the North,

is located at the southern entrance to the town of Safed – only 20 minutes drive from Amirim village.

Tel. 04 - 682 8811

Amirim Swimming Pool

Open-air Swimming Pool is available at the village during the summer months. It is very popular with our guests, and the entrance is free for them. However, please note: It isn't free for people who are not staying at one of the many tourists' accommodations in the Village.

After the "Fast of Tet of Av", different hours are available for men and women.

A separate pool for toddlers is also available there.

Opening Hours In the Summer:

8:00am-9:30am Men only

9:30am-11:00am Women only.

11:00am-17:00pm Open to both men & women.

Nights: The swimming pool is also open at nights on special occasions.

For more details please make an enquiry with your hosts.

Synagogue:

The village has a Synagogue, which is active all year round on Fridays, Saturdays & Holidays, and every day during the summer months - after "the Fast of Tet of Av". It follows the Sephardic tradition.

On Fridays, before the service, there is always a communal reception of "Kabbalat-Shabbat". The reception Includes singing Jewish & Israeli songs and lighting the candles with the children.

In the nearby village: "Sheffer" which is only a few minutes walk, there is also a synagogue, which is open every day, all year round.

Amirim Mikve:

Amirim village has a Mikve for women.

A Mikve for men is available at "Bar-Yochai" village, 5 minutes drive away.

C) Craft shops & Art galleries in the village

(always check by phone before visiting):

"The Last Meal Gallery" – Oil & Acrylics Paintings

by Bella Shulbrand, Tel. 04 -698 9788,

"Esther Sharir Gallery & Studio" – Ceramics, Judaica, prints, artifacts, Tel. 04 – 698 9233, and 052 - 461 7969,

"Ruth Miller Ceramics"

Hand made ceramics for practical daily use.

"Keren Kaplan Mosaics" - Mosaics works, Dolls for mini theatre, illustrations for children, Tel. 050 – 831 8533

"The gallery of Karmit" - Oil and Aquarelle paintings of the Galilee landscapes, Tel. 054 - 6556 095

Three Dimensions Stars of David (the Merkava) with gems, by Carmel Tel. 052 - 8313 028,

Special Necklaces & Beads - by Revital. Tel. 052 - 582 1621

"House 77" – A small gallery of hand crafted wooden items, dolls, hats, bags, hair pins etc. Tel 052 - 8520 356

"Open Air Museum" In the woods of Amirim – The exhibits are on loan from "The Israel Museum" Jerusalem;

For enquiries please call the curator Mrs. Esther Sharir,

Tel. 04 – 698 9233, and 052 - 461 7969.

"Free Spirit" – Designer clothing for women, by Jasmine.

Tel. 052 - 869 4596

"Rishikesh" - Indian Boutique - Selling Indian cloths, artifacts, incense, fabrics etc. Tel. 052 - 578 4114

D) Holistic health clinics and SPA services in the village

Nutrition & holistic health clinics in Amirim:

Dr. Gidon Ron.Ac.(China),N.D., D.O., Chinese medicine international expert, with 32 years experience.

Tel. 04-698 9229, 04-825 2142, 03-964 5942.

Naturopath, consultancy in healthy nutrition,

Anat Ziv-on, Tel. 04-698 920

Biofeedback, EMDR, Nutrition consultancy,

Dr. Anava On-Bar Phd, M.S.OTR , Tel. 04 – 698 9803

"Olive - Traditional medicine"

Home made herbal medicines & cosmetics.

Orit L.Baruch, Bsc. In Agriculture, Tel. 054-794 9149.

· Cosmetic & Medical Acupuncture Tel. 054-680 9091.

Inbar Gazit, Dip.Ac.

Spa facilities & various holistic treatments in Amirim:

Inbal Arad – Various Spa & Massage treatments - Tel. 050 299 3510

"Jacuzzi in the Wood" ( Spa Baya-ar) – Various Spa & massage treatmentsspan style="mso-spacerun:yes"> Tel. 050 – 533 2149,

"Spa Halom" – Various Spa & massage treatments

Tel. 050 466 2642, 04 – 698 7346

Hama-Agal shel Honi Spa – Various Spa & massage treatments

Tel. 04 - 698 9989, 054 -498 9987

"Spa Maga Halomi" (part of the complex of Dalia's restaurant)

Tel. 04 – 698 9054, 052 - 266 7249

"Ahava Glilit" - Various Spa & massage treatments

Tel. 04 699 0688, 050 - 754 8346

Anava Bar On – Various Spa & massage treatments

Tel. 04 – 698 9803

"Amirey Hagalil" Hotel (2 minutes outside the village)

with its own Spa facilities – Tel. 04-6989815

"Yoga Workshops" - for groups, families and for individuals:

Tel. 054 - 4856 799

"Traditional Tai massage" by Erica, Tel. 04 – 699 0611

"The Healing Touch" – different types of massage and healing,

by Chava Yediel, Tel. 050-854 3224

Eyal Tal – Reflexology, different types of massages

Tel. 054 -203 0040, 04-698 7018.

"The way of the Spirit" - Bat Sheva Levi Sagi – holistic treatments

Tel. 04-698 7372, 052-364 1556

Lea Wagner – Feldenkriez teacher, different massages and

holistic treatments, Tel. 04 – 698 9566, 052-463 7898.

"Bamboo" – Indulging Spa treatments, Shiatsu, Reflexology,

Ayur-Veda, Acupuncture etc. Tel. 052-880 2641.

Michal Filler – Reflexology, holistic massages, Tarot reading,

Tel. 054-202 2924, 04-698 9202

Classical Tarot reading – by Nehama Mayrav Heller,

20 years experience. Tel. 052-371 6939, 04-698 0559.

Zen Tarot reading – by Michal Noam. Tel. 04-698 9208

Spa treatments recommended for orthodox Jewish guests

For women only – Michal Goalman

Different types of treatments, including Shiatsu, Chineese physiotherapy, Yoga breathing, Meditation, Massage and more.. Tel. 052-374 5638

For Men only – Nocham Ainav, Holistic massages

TTel. 050-754 8346, 04-699 0688.

Recommendations for visiting holy sites in the area

((within 1 hour driving distance)

Safed: A Mystical Jewish Town for nearly 400 years

and a Market Town with its own Artists' Quarters

(20 minutes drive from Amirim):

please use this link for further information:

http://www.safed.co.il/

Ancient Jewish Grave Sites

(most of them are within half an hour driving distance):

Please use this link for further information: http://www.safed.co.il/gravesites-of-the-north.html

"Kinneret" - The Sea of Galilee

(half an hour driving distance from "Amirim"):

Please use this link for further information: http://www.safed.co.il/kinneret.html

Tiberias, The ancient city by the Lake

(approx. half an hour driving distance from "Amirim"):

Please use this link for further information:

http://www.safed.co.il/tiberias.html

The Old City of Acre ("Akko" in Hebrew)

by the Mediterranean Sea: (approx. half an hour driving distance)

For more information please check:

http://www.akko.org.il/english/main/default.asp

Christian Sites of Northern Israel:

Please use this link for further information:

http://www.safed.co.il/christian-sites-of-northern-israel.html

Visiting Interesting Druses (Arab) Villages in the Galilee

For more information please check: http://www.holidayinisrael.com/ViewPage.asp?lid=1&pid=382

Or consult your hosts with the following Hebrew website which is very detailed but isn't available

In English as yet : http://www.jabel.org.il/

Visiting Interesting Circassian Villages in the Galilee

For more information please check: http://www.holidayinisrael.com/ViewPage.asp?lid=1&pid=379

Or consult your hosts with the following Hebrew website which

is very detailed but isn't available

In English as yet : http://www.jabel.org.il/

Outdoor activities

(within 1 hour driving distance)

Such as - hiking, bicycle trips, Jeep trips,

horseback riding,

Kayaks on the rapids of river Jordan,

Nature reserve areas, Birds sanctuaries, Parks etc.

Jeep trips and bicycle trips

For couples and groups. Available from "Eretz Hagalil"

in "Amirim", Tel. 050-5316 140.

If you feel the need for an excursion in nature, or for breathing some fresh air, there are different trips tailored to your needs. Open Jeep or closed air-conditioned Jeeps are available.

With English speaking guides. Bicycle trips are also organized.

Horseback Riding in the Galilee and Golan Heights

Please use this link for further info

http://www.tourplanisrael.com/?CategoryID=228

Kayaking in the Galilee Streams & Rivers

http://www.kayak.co.il/contents/category.asp?contentCatID=48

and also this link:

http://www.rafting.co.il/inside.php?tid=7&pid=8

A swim in the in the Mediterranean Sea and a ride in

Cable Car at "Rosh Hanikra" (1 hr drive):

For more information please check:

http://www.parks.org.il/BuildaGate5/general2/data_card.php?Cat=~25~~870795330~Card12~&ru=&SiteName=parks&Clt=&Bur=206102253

and also this link:

http://www.rosh-hanikra.com/default.asp?lan=eng

General Websites recommended for Hikers:

http://www.tiuli.com/default.asp?lng=engspan>

http://www.parks.org.il/BuildaGate5/general2/company_search_tree.php?mc=387~Card12

Recommended routes for Foot Paths / Hikes / Nature Reserves / Sanctuaries in the Area:

(these hikes are between 1 hour to a full day hiking) :

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1. A gentle walk around Amirim Village through natural woods

and hidden foot paths, including some beautiful bird-eye views of the whole area. Stretching from the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee in the east, to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. . For more details please make an enquiry with your hosts.

2. The Amud Valley & Stream Hike

(approx. 5 minutes drive from "Amirim")

Please use this link for further info:

http://www.parks.org.il/BuildaGate5/general2/data_card.php?Cat=~25~~608123459~Card12~&ru=&SiteName=parks&Clt=&Bur=206102253

3. The Betzet Valley Hike

(approx. 1 hr. driving distance from "Amirim")

4. The Meshushim stream Hike in the Golan Heights (approx.1^1/2hour driving distance from "Amirim")

Please use this link for further info:

http://www.parks.org.il/BuildaGate5/general2/data_card.php?Cat=~25~~442825539~Card12~&ru=&SiteName=parks&Clt=&Bur=206102253

5. The Zaki river Hike, in the Golan Heights

(approx.1^1/2 hour driving distance from "Amirim")

Please use this link for further info: