“North and south. You created them. Tabor and Hermon sing joyously in Your Name.” — Psalms 89:13
By Nosson Shulman, Licensed Tour Guide
Today we are visiting the stunning Mount Tabor! Surrounded by relatively flat lands, this mountain, which is shaped like a perfectly round semi-circle, dramatically rises 450 meters (1,476 feet), seemingly out of nowhere.
Because of this, the site is often used by scripture to denote majesty. For example, “As long as I live, says the King, Whose name is the Lord of Hosts, that as sure as Tabor is among the mountains, and Carmel is by the sea, it shall come about.” (Jeremiah 46:8) Similarly, Psalms (89:13) states, “Tabor…sings joyously in your name.”
The only way to get to the top is to drive upon a very windy road. The drive itself is through a beautiful Mediterranean forest filled with Mount Tabor Oaks (the actual name of this species of trees), Pistachio trees, common oaks, and Carob trees. Depending on the season, you will see beautiful wildflowers on your way up, some of them quite rare!
Once at the top, we are immediately treated to breathtaking panoramic views!