Tel Aviv’s Shocking Beginnings: H...

Tel Aviv’s Shocking Beginnings: How a Dream Became a City

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Step back to 1909 and discover the incredible story of how Tel Aviv, now a vibrant global city, was born out of the sand dunes north of Jaffa. This episode dives into the founding of Tel Aviv, when just 66 Jewish families used seashells in a historic land lottery to divide the land that would become the first modern Hebrew city.

Explore how this visionary urban plan transformed a barren stretch of coastline into a symbol of Zionist ambition, cultural revival, and modern urban design. Learn about Ahuzat Bayit, the early settlers, and how Tel Aviv grew rapidly in the 20th century to become the economic and technological hub of Israel.

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