We began our day today on Temple Mount. This is the most controversial piece of real estate on the planet! There is not enough time/space in this post to explain the details, but suffice it to say that what should rightly belong to the Jews has been wrestled away by Muslims. Spiritually, it is a …
Month: March 2014
Western Wall at Night
The Western Wall is the most sacred place in all Israel for the Jews. Despite the fact Israel re-captured it in the War of 1967, Temple Mount is controlled by Muslims, and Jews are not able to go up there. Thus, the Western Wall is as close to the Holy of Holies as they can …
Southern Steps
Boker Tov Chaverim! (Good morning Friends!) We started the day at one of the most important holy sites in all of Jerusalem...the southern steps to Temple Mount. The Temple was destroyed in 70 AD, but the platform, known as Temple Mount remains. We know for certain that Jesus would have entered the Temple from the …
Just for Fun!
We spotted our first herd of camels, not far from Jericho. They are all over the place from this area south. Perhaps I'll catch someone riding before we leave!