It's Saturday, which means I share resources used as I prepare for our October Israel Tour. Today's resource is a fun, light-hearted video from Sergio and Rhoda, two Israelis whose sense of adventure is entertaining and often educational. At times they go to little-known places around Israel to provide unique perspectives of the land and …
I think it is safe to say that approaching the empty tomb of Jesus and stepping in to see it empty is the most deeply-moving experience for many on our tours. There is nothing like this place in all the world. Today, stroll along in the garden with Sheila Walsh and Reuven Doron and soak …
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For centuries, Jewish-Christian relations were strained at best and nonexistent at times. Throughout history, many atrocities such as the Spanish Inquisition, the Crusades and the Holocaust were perpetrated against the Jewish people in the name of Christianity. The pendulum began to swing, though, and Christians began making efforts to reconcile with the Jewish people, and …
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Media often refers to a green line in Israel, particularly it seems, when advocating for Palestinian rights. In short, the green line is actually the temporary cease-fire line between Israel and the Arabs, implemented in 1949 following Israel's victory in the War of Independence. Green ink was used to mark the map as negotiations were …
