Head about 20 miles south of Jerusalem into the Judean Hills, and you will eventually reach the ancient city of Hebron. Historically, this city is one of the oldest in existence—founded…
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Situated on the western shore of the Dead Sea, the popular Ein Gedi (“Spring of the Goat”) sparkles like a jewel against the arid backdrop of the Judean Desert. Considered…
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Israel Unveils Major Discovery from Jerusalem’s Second Temple Era
Israeli archaeologists have reportedly discovered an opulent building where VIPs and members of the elite were likely welcomed on their way to visit the nearby Temple Mount some 2,000 years…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Off-The-Beaten-Track Places in Israel Every Travel Agent Should Know
You’ve booked countless church-hopping tours in Jerusalem, beach bumming vacations in Eilat, and holy pilgrimages to the Sea of Galilee. But what would you do with a client who wants…
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Jerusalem is home to many sacred sites and churches, and a visitor to Israel will discover that many of these churches are built on or near a significant event in…
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Located on the slopes of the Judean Mountains in Central Israel, the roughly 1,200-acre Beit Guvrin National Park is a perennially popular family destination, and it possesses what is quite…
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Traveling around the Sea of Galilee, you’ll find yourself immersed in biblical stories and fascinating accounts of wise parables and amazing miracles, most of which are associated with the life…
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Positioned prominently upon the western slopes of the Mount of Olives facing Jerusalem, travelers, and pilgrims to the Holy Land will find the Garden of Gethsemane by the beautiful grounds of the…
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Find testifies to an ‘exit from the walls’ in First Temple period Jerusalem, which indicates a period of security. Who was privileged to live in the monumental structure possessing a…
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Climb Masada, tour the President’s Residence, explore the Western Wall tunnels, and much more, without getting out of your pajamas. Unfortunately, flights to Israel will probably be cancelled for the…
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6 fabulous living history museums to explore ancient Israel first hand
Museums show you things, and sometimes let you handle things, which demonstrate a certain subject or era. Living history museums, on the other hand, invite you to immerse yourself in…
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Megiddo | Ancient City with Prophetic Significance
Megiddo is an ancient city with future significance. It is located in the middle of the southern Jezreel Valley, in northern Israel. Its prime location gives its inhabitants control over…