En Gedi: Oasis in the Desert

In the harsh Judean desert, near the Dead Sea, lies an enchanting oasis. Cool, refreshing waterfalls tumble from the rocky cliffs, nimble ibexes roam the area, huge date palm groves dot the landscape, and the kibbutz welcomes young people who come looking for adventure! It's one of the sights we will see on our tour …

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Qumran: Home of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Caves of Qumran where several Dead Sea Scrolls were found Happy Saturday everyone! Our tour group is getting really excited about our upcoming trip to Israel in November. One of the things we are doing to prepare is studying a bit about some of the sites we will see once we get there. It is …

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Let’s Explore Caesarea Philippi

We are just over 2 months away from our journey to Israel, and one of our stops will be Caesarea Philippi, an area rich in ancient history, not only of Peter proclaiming Jesus as the Christ, but also of pagan idolatry at a place called the Gates of Hell. We will see the places where …

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Let’s Take a Trip to Bet Shean and the Jordan Valley

In preparation for our November tour to Israel, we are studying our way around Israel. Once a week a new study guide is added to the 2019 EXPERIENCE ISRAEL TOUR Study Guides page. This week, we'll take a look at Bet Shean and the Jordan Valley. Find out unique features of a "stack" of civilizations …

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