Tour Rewind: Temple Mount, Pools of Bethesda, Southern Steps, City of David

Replica of what Temple Mount looked like in Jesus' day (This view is from the southeastern corner.) Once in Jerusalem, the pace picks up and there is much more walking and less bus time. The city and the sites are much more crowded, and the skills of bus drivers in traffic are put to the …

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Tour Rewind: Entering the Holy City

Temple Mount at night There is something special about entering Jerusalem for the first time. Often, tour groups arrive in the late afternoon or early evening, following a tour day en route. In that case, Temple Mount is lit up and the golden-capped Dome of the Rock glistens. Though that dome is a Muslim icon, …

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…and one More Time: Is it Safe in Israel?

Our tour group was on the Golan Heights not long ago. It is one of the most hotly-contested areas in the world...yet we found it to be very peaceful! It's an amazing irony, but so true! Check out this piece recently produced by CBN. Those who live on the Golan would likely not trade it …

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