No, COVID-19 has not disappeared from Israel. But despite the ongoing pandemic, Israel's mood will turn from sadness to joy at sundown today! As the sun set yesterday, Israel marked the beginning of Yom HaZikaron, the commemoration of those who have lost their lives in Israel's struggle to be free. But, as the sun settles …
Continue reading Sadness Turns to Joy Today as Israel Turns 72!
In Israel, commemorative days often bunch closely together, partly because Israel commemorates lots of things, and partly because God has designed it that way! Consider the Biblical feasts of Israel. There are seven in all, but three (Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread and Feast of First Fruits) are bunched closely together in the spring and …
Continue reading Israel Prepares for Yom HaZikaron (Day of Remembrance)
Hi friends...and Happy Lord's Day! I have something special for you today, and I am excited to share it with you! In 2015 I had the great privilege of touring Magdala, just before it was open to the public. Magdala is home to an ancient synagogue in which we know Jesus taught. Discovered in 2009, …
One of my favorite places in Israel is the City of David. From there, King David ruled the kingdom. Did you know the City of David is actually the ancient Jerusalem? Indeed, until Solomon built the Temple (around 1,000 BC), Jerusalem was situated down the hill to the south. David built a glorious palace there, …
Continue reading Must See: Behind the Scenes Tour of the Pilgrimage Road in the City of David
