Kfar Saba

Capharsaba is mentioned for the first time in the writings of Josephus FIavious, in a description of King Alexander Janneus' attempt to stop an invasion from the north.

Jews acquired land in Kfar Saba as early as 1892.

Rabbi Yehi'el Michal Piness purchased land for an agricultural settlement, but the land remained desolate for 7 more years. In the course of these years, while the land was in possession of Baron Rothchild, an attempt was made to grow jasmine flowers for perfume, but the experiment failed. It was only in the year 1903, when the land was turned over to Petah Tikva farmers for tilling and cultivating, that the new settlement-which was to be named Kfar Saba-was actually established.

During the Arab riots of 1936-39 the residents found themselves on the battle front-and had to defend themselves even as they were working. During that period, the main street, today's Weizman Street, which by then had been paved, served as part  of the Tel Aviv-Haifa highway.

Due to its proximity to neighboring Arab populations, Kfar Saba has often been the site of bloody terrorist attacks. The building of the Security Fence to protect seam line communities has drastically reduced the number of successful attacks, though the mere threat of an attack can paralyze the city for hours.

Great Kfar Saba Links

• Kfar Saba Municipality
• Archaeological Museum of Kfar-Saba

Great Kfar Saba Restaurants

• La Pasta Della Casa  Tel: 09-743 0552
• Chiro Spanish Tapas Bar  Tel: 09-7663813
• Kalima  Tel: 09-7964828
• Tao Sushi Bar:   Tel 09-7678666