Benjamin’s pool

Benjamin’s pool is a reservoir in , , which is located on המייסדים. Benjamin’s pool is situated near the protected area , as well as near the heritage site .
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Also known as: “Binyamin’s Pool”
  • Address: 46 המייסדים

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Ohel Ya’akov synagogue and Zichron Yaakov Cemetery.

Synagogue
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The Ohel Ya'akov Synagogue is an Ashkenazic Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in , a town in the of . The congregation was founded by Baron Edmond James de Rothschild in 1884. is situated 120 metres north of Benjamin’s pool.

Cemetery
Photo: Avital Efrat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is situated 430 metres south of Benjamin’s pool.

Military installation
Photo: Almog, Public domain.
is a military installation, which is situated 1 km south of Benjamin’s pool.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Zikhron Ya’akov and Ma’yan Tsevi.

Photo: israeltourism, CC BY 2.0.
Zikhron Ya'akov is a small town in the south slope of the , overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It was founded in 1882 by Baron Edmond James de Rothschild. It is famous for the Carmel Winery, and for the midrahov in the city center.

Village
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Ma'ayan Tzvi is a kibbutz in northern . Located near , it falls under the jurisdiction of Hof HaCarmel Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 810.

Village
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is a youth village and agricultural boarding school in northern . Located near , it falls under the jurisdiction of Hof HaCarmel Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 140. is situated 2½ km northeast of Benjamin’s pool.

Benjamin’s pool

Latitude
32.57296° or 32° 34′ 23″ north
Longitude
34.95413° or 34° 57′ 15″ east
Open location code
8G4PHXF3+5M
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4196804597
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q6629060
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In Other Languages

“Benjamin’s pool” goes by many names.
  • Hebrew: “בריכת בנימין”

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Highlights: Brechat Binyamin National Monument and Berkovich Yard.

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