Kfar Kama, at the foot of Mount Tabor, is the larger of Israel’s two Circassian villages. The Circassians, an ancient people from the Caucasus Mountains, were settled here by the Ottoman Empire in the 1870s after being expelled from their homeland by Russia. Today, about 3,500 Circassians live in Kfar Kama, maintaining their Adyghe language, traditional dances, and distinctive cuisine.
The Museum
Kfar Kama’s Circassian Heritage Museum tells the story of the exile from the Caucasus and the community’s life in Israel. Exhibits include traditional clothing, weapons, crafts, and photographs documenting the journey from the mountains of the Caucasus to the hills of the Galilee.
The Experience
Visitors can enjoy traditional Circassian dance performances, featuring acrobatic sword work set to Caucasian music, and taste Circassian cuisine, which includes walnut-stuffed chicken, cheese pastries, and dishes you will not find anywhere else in the Middle East. The village is welcoming and well-organized for tourism.
Visit with Hoshen Tours
Kfar Kama adds a unique cultural encounter to a lower Galilee day. Hoshen Tours pairs it with Mount Tabor, Nazareth, and the diverse communities of the Galilee.