Just outside the Old City of Jerusalem on Mount Zion is the Upper Room, or the Cenacle. This structure has been regarded as the traditional site of the Last Supper since the fourth century AD. According to scripture, the Upper Room is where the Last Supper took place and where Jesus washed His disciples’ feet...Read More

The festival of Pesach, more commonly known as Passover, commemorates the exodus of the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. This major festival not only celebrates national liberation, but also the strongly-held belief that God hears the cry of the oppressed. The holiday originated from the key events which unfold in Exodus chapters 12...Read More

Known by a handful of other names, such as Lake Kinneret, Lake of Gennesaret, and the Sea of Tiberias, the Sea of Galilee has a vibrant history dating back thousands of years. Straddling the ancient Via Maris (trade route) that connects Egypt with the northern empires of the past, this stunning freshwater lake plays a...Read More