Contrary to popular belief, Jews and Arabs coexist peacefully in many settings in Israel. Those on our recently-completed Israel tour witnessed that firsthand in several ways, but never more impacting than a stop we made in Nazareth. Known Biblically as Jesus' boyhood home, Nazareth is predominately Arab today. There, we stopped to visit Pastor Saleem …
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For Jews in Israel and around the world, the celebration of Purim is a joyous occasion in which they celebrate God's dramatic intervention to protect the Jewish people from the attempt by a Persian tyrant to eliminate them. Hamentashen The account is recorded in Biblical history in the book of Esther and the annual celebration, …
Israel tours are filled with "wow" moments, but visiting Holocaust survivors is often a trip highlight for many. Meeting Donata was certainly a memorable moment that will linger for a lifetime in the minds of our tour group. Nestled in the midst of a neighborhood, the Haifa Home for Holocaust Survivors is a place of …
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Hi all! Experiencing Israel always leaves one with plenty of reflection! Regardless whether it is the first trip or the 20th, there is much to ponder, recall, reminisce and share. In the days ahead, I will try to capture some of the reflection from our group. For me personally, it is such a special treat …
Continue reading Reflections from Our Israel Tour: Sea of Galilee
Looking for the Blessed Hope 