On the western side of the Sea of Galilee lies Magdala, once a prosperous first century fishing village nestled at the base of Mount Arbel, between Tiberias and Capernaum. Known…
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Exploring Magdala: A Journey of Biblical History
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Roman-era jewelry from Jerusalem coffin now on display
The jewelry, worn by young girls as amulets, was discovered in 1971 and presented to the public for the first time last week. Rare jewelry dating from 1,800 years ago,…
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NEW PILGRIMAGE ROUTE REVIVES ANCIENT PATH FROM JAFFA TO JERUSALEM
The Way to Jerusalem, a project of two intrepid Israelis who based the route on ancient Holy Land pilgrimages, is set to become Israel’s local equivalent of Europe’s Camino de…
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Bethany Beyond the Jordan
Visitors to Bethany Beyond the Jordan can walk in the footsteps of John the Baptist—where he preached, where he baptized Jesus, and where the first five apostles met. These three…
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TIME Picks Jerusalem Biking as Top 50 Destination in 2023
Seeing the ancient city from a new perspective on two wheels is recommended on list of World’s Greatest Places. Biking in Jerusalem was recommended by TIME magazine as one of 50…
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NINE OFF-THE-BEATEN-TRACK DESTINATIONS IN ISRAEL
Great places to visit that aren’t well known, from archeological sites and natural wonders to friendly farms and artist studios. The Old City of Jerusalem. Masada. The Sea of Galilee.…
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Gates of Jerusalem
While there are many stories connected to the walls of Jerusalem, it is the story of its gates which holds special significance. Currently, there are seven open gates and four sealed…
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Archaeological Discoveries Prove the Existence of King David and More!
In Israel today, the Jewish claim to the land of Israel is tied to the history of the Bible. Recent archaeological discoveries prove those Jewish ties to the land of…
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US Holocaust Museum / A “Never Forget” Life-Changing Experience
“Never forget.” The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), adjacent to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is dedicated to the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history. Opened in 1993, the…
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15 Very Unusual Israeli Museums
If you think museums are boring, put these extraordinary museums on your itinerary next time you’re touring Israel. You won’t be sorry. In a country bursting with history, science, creativity…
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THE CAFÉ WHERE NAZARETH FOLK HAVE MET FOR TEA SINCE 1914
After more than a century, Café Abu Salem is not only operating, but also still run by the same family three generations later. There’s a whiff of woody cinnamon as…
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Israel Ranked Fifth-Safest Country for Tourists
The deadliest destination was South Africa, followed by India, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Brazil, Cambodia and the Philippines. Israel is the fifth-safest country in the world for tourists to visit,…
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Umm Qais/An Ancient City with a View of Three Countries
For travelers wanting to visit an ancient city that offers a spectacular vista of three Middle Eastern countries: Jordan, Syria, and Israel—with a view of the Golan Heights, Mt. Hermon…
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Acre, Israel | What Lies Beneath Centuries of Diverse Civilizations Atop An Ancient Crusader City
Imagine visiting one of the oldest port cities in the world and one of the oldest continuous settlements in the world (since 2000 BC)—a city that has been conquered and…
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Simchat Torah | The Celebration of God’s Word
At the conclusion of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, Jewish communities throughout the world begin a joyous and colorful celebration called Simchat Torah, meaning the “rejoicing of the Torah,” or the “rejoicing…