Travel just 15 minutes southwest from the center of Jerusalem, and you will find the postcard-perfect village of Ein Karem nestled in the foothills. Often a stopping-off place for visitors exploring beyond the bounds of the city, Ein Karem offers European-style hospitality with quiet cobblestone alleyways and charming homes surrounded by lush green hills and...Read More
Named for the abundance of olive groves that once flourished on its slopes, the Mount of Olives has a long and storied past. Also known as Mount Olivet, this mountain ridge to the east of Jerusalem’s Old City is one of the most widely recognized sites of significance within the Holy Land. From the time...Read More
This hidden gem of a national park is arguably one of the most important biblical sites in the history of Israel. Known in the time of Joshua as “the head of all those kingdoms” (Joshua 11:10), Tel Hazor is located in the eastern part of the Upper Galilee region. The 200-acre tel (archaeological mound made...Read More
Shavu’ot is one of the most significant holidays on the Jewish calendar. The word shavu’ot translates in Hebrew to “weeks,” lending credence to one of its more recognizable names, the “Festival of Weeks.” In the Greek, the word translates to Pentecost, which is the name familiar to most Christians. Shavu’ot is celebrated 50 days—or seven...Read More
Known in Scripture only as “the brook Kidron,” the Kidron Valley runs north to south between the Mount of Olives and the eastern wall of the Temple Mount. The 20-mile long stretch naturally descends 4,000 feet and tapers off into the Dead Sea. Originally filled by the Gihon Spring, the flow of water in the...Read More
Each country observing memorial ceremonies for their fallen soldiers does so in a unique way, incorporating protocol imbedded in their cultural traditions. The same is true for countries celebrating their national independence. In Israel, the two days, Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut, when Israelis observe their fallen soldiers and immediately afterwards celebrate their national independence,...Read More
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
Purim is one of the most joyous holidays in the Jewish calendar. Meaning “lots” in ancient Persian, Purim is celebrated to commemorate the Jewish liberation from Haman, who was prime minister to the King Ahasuerus, ruler of the Persian Empire. This is the story in the biblical book of Esther. Haman planned to kill the...Read More
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