It has been said that good food is very often the simplest food. And if your culinary adventures happen to take you to a city in a far-flung corner of the world, consider making Jerusalem your starting point. Renowned for its rich history, Jerusalem is acclaimed equally for its food. A perfect mélange of Eastern...Read More

In the Judean Lowlands, not far from Jerusalem, stands a low hill—or a tel, in Hebrew—which overlooks the fertile Sorek Valley. The hill was once home to Beit Shemesh, a small city with an extensive history in the biblical record. The name Beit Shemesh—meaning “House of the Sun”—lends some clues as to its beginnings as...Read More

Located less than 10 miles south of Jerusalem, and a stone’s throw from Bethlehem, the ancient city of Herodium stands in stark contrast to its surrounding area. One of the most immediately notable features is the nearly 2,500-foot volcano-like hill which seems to rise majestically out of the desert. It is on this hilltop where...Read More