Blossoming Almond Tree, עץ השקדייה Ein Karem (Jerusalem) and Beit Guvrin February 15, 2007 Among the Hebrews, it was a symbol of watchfulness and promise due to its early flowering. The Almond tree is referred to in the Bible as "Shaked", meaning "hasten". Ein Karem Beit Guvrin Beit Guvrin