Israel Lacrosse Gap Year
About The Program
About Ashqelon
The southern coastal city of Ashkelon is a place with gleaming, sandy beaches and rich history.ֲ Its small yet warm and welcoming community is home to immigrants from Morocco, Iraq, Ethiopia, and the Former Soviet Union.
The city boasts a clean shoreline, beautiful parks, and several archaeological sites and museums with displays of artifacts from Neolithic, Canaanite, and Byzantine civilizations.ֲ In the evenings, head over to the Marina or Migdal Center to visit one of their many local shops, restaurants, cafes, and pubs. Conveniently located, buses and trains travel regularly to from Ashkelon to the central stations of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and Beג€™er Sheva.