the area include mountain hiking, major sections on the Israel National Trail, biking and historical sight seeing. Other attractions include natural phenomenon as Avshalom stalactites cave and natural water springs. Mate Yehuda is also home to goat cheese farms, over 30 wineries, including award-winning Katlav and Nevo, 11 breweries and dozens of artists. Partnerships The regional council has sister city-like partnerships with these municipalities: Vantaa, Finland Würzburg district, Bavaria, Germany Nümbrecht, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Dorohoi, Romania The regional council and Beit Shemesh are linked to South Africa and Washington, D.C., in the Partnership 2gether program of the Jewish Agency for Israel. References External links Official website 1964 establishments in Israel Regional councils in Israel Regional councils in Jerusalem District