This volume investigates the multifaceted processes through which the landscapes of Israel have been constructed and imbued with meaning. The contributors examine how various groups living in Israel utilize and recreate their identities, presence, and histories through these landscapes, critically analyzing the underlying assumptions of Zionist spatial practices. The book explores phenomena such as Israeli pilgrimages to ancestral lands abroad, the establishment of Jewish saints' tombs, the design of Kibbutz museums, country hikes, and the conceptualization of territory within mixed Jewish-Arab communities.

The book is recognized for its critical examination of how landscapes in Israel are shaped by and, in turn, shape identity and history. Its interdisciplinary approach, drawing from theoretical frameworks and specific case studies, offers a nuanced perspective on the complex relationship between land and group presence. The focus on often-overlooked phenomena provides fresh insights into the cultural and social practices associated with the region. The collection is likely to appeal to scholars and readers interested in Israeli society, cultural geography, and the politics of space.