More to See on the Golan

Following Misgav Am and Tel Dan, we stopped for lunch at a Druze restaurant where many of us tried Lebenah, a very thin pita (more like a Middle Eastern tortilla!) filled with goat cheese and other goodies. Druze are actually of Arab descent, but are very favorable to Israel. Their sons serve in the IDF, …

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A Day on the Golan Heights

Bright blue, sunny skies greeted us this morning as we walked to breakfast and prepared to start our day. We are staying at Nof Ginosar Village, on the kibbutz that houses the Jesus Boat Museum. It is my first time at this hotel and it has been a very pleasant stay. We are only a …

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A Very Special Day

Not only did we visit Magdala, Mt of Beattitudes and Tabgha, but we also had special times at other places. Capernaum is a very special place that always touches those who stop to consider all Jesus did there. Not only was Capernaum the seat of His ministry, but He performed more miracles there than perhaps …

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Walking Where Jesus Walked

We woke to a bright and glorious day on the eastern shore of Galilee. It is beautiful here and the weather has been fantastic. Our day began at Magdala where a large crowd was already gathered, but within minutes the crowd dissipated and we were able to tour freely. That is a gift of God! …

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