What do you call eight plastic tables arranged in the scenic courtyard of a medieval monastery, shaded by lemon and pomegranate trees and filled with geraniums, where one can enjoy a cold drink or Greek coffee while being serenaded by an aviary of tropical birds? "It's...
When people are thinking about planning their Holy Land tour, particularly first timers, 99% of the time they will ask for a tour with all the highlights. But what are these highlights? Jerusalem, Old City, Dead Sea, Sea of Galilee? Try Hava, an Ethiopian immigrant who lives...
Via Dolorosa, also known as Way of the Cross is situated in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is the route that traditionally traces the steps of Jesus Christ on the way to Golgotha, the place of his crucifixion, burial and resurrection. For centuries pilgrims have...
We are getting a historical tour from our amazing guide Ilan over the microphone. Some of us are sleeping and some of us are fascinated about what we are seeing outside our window (a camel here, a camel there...
The Feasts of Israel Many Christians do not realize that the seven feasts which God commanded in Leviticus 23 are still observed by their Jewish neighbors. The feasts, as given to Israel, have a multi-faceted significance. First there was the seasonal aspect of each holiday, involving...
Jesus was a Galilean. That much we know. The question of who exactly the "Galileans" were during Biblical times is a much more complicated matter. The origins and identity of the people dwelling in this northernmost part of Israel at the time of the Second Temple...
Forget the Via Dolorosa -Walking in Jesus's Real Footsteps Tourists to the Holy Land walk right past one of the most important sites in Christian history without realizing its significance. Noted archaeologist and author Shimon Gibson claims that the place of the trial of Jesus is not...
Advent is upon us! Even though the days are getting shorter, the atmosphere is becoming more festive in Jerusalem as both Jews and Christians get ready to celebrate their respective festival of lights. This year, Hanukkah and Christmas coincide, with the celebration of the birth...
I have lived in Israel for many years and one of my favorite places to visit is the Negev Desert. The Negev is in the South of Israel and is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the country. You can spend hours...
Go, walk through the length and breadth of the land, for I am giving it to you." Genesis 13:17 Eduward has been in Israel for three months, living in Jerusalem and volunteering for the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, before he made his first trip to the Galilee. Like many...