The name Tel Aviv has a rich Hebrew meaning. "Tel" is a historically
significant hill or mound built on top of layers of civilization, while "Aviv"
means springtime and
alludes to new life and the revival of the ancient homeland. The modern city of
Tel Aviv was formed In 1909, and its founders chose this name based on the
Hebrew title of a book by Zionist leader, Theodore Herzl. Show your love of Israel with a
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