The Tiberias promenade, named after Yigal Allon, carries the legacy of one of Israel’s most prominent leaders—a soldier, politician, and statesman. Born Yigal Paikowitz, his story is deeply tied to this region. His father, originally from Grodno, was among the pioneering Jewish settlers in the area, forging a deep and enduring connection between the Allon family and the shores of the Kinneret that still resonates today.
Across from the promenade stands a piece of history: the venerable Mosque of the Fishermen, an old mosque built by Dahir al-Omar, the Bedouin ruler of Galilee. This quiet, weathered structure symbolises the lives and traditions intertwined with the Kinneret’s enduring story, serving as a vital spiritual and social hub for those living on the waters of the Sea of Galilee.
A stroll along the Tiberias promenade, a mere hour-long, is a journey through time. It's a place where the lives of Prague and Vitebsk rabbis intersect with the legacies of Israeli generals and politicians. Here, the figures of Roman rulers, Jewish sages, medieval knights, and Muslim merchants, a diverse ensemble of history, come to life.
Initially, it may appear as a modest waterfront in a small lakeside town. However, it harbours numerous unexpected twists of history, stories that are now known to only a few, offering a surprising peek into the layered past of this remarkable city.
