Tiberias
Holy Cities of Israel

Built along the famed Lake Kinneret, Tiberias achieved the status of "holy city" because of the Jewish population it attracted. From its Biblical origins to its development under the Romans up until its resettlement after the Spanish Expulsion, Rabbi Wein traces the history of the birthplace of the Mishnah and sprinkles in a few tidbits and legends that capture the city's uniqueness.