Who Were the Samaritans? Do They Still Exist Today?

It is not every day you meet a Samaritan high priest! Yet, that's on the agenda this afternoon! We'll see a good bit of Samaria today, including a visit to a key Samaritan village. Mt Gerizim and Mt Ebal (the mounts of blessing and evil) are seen in the distance. So, "turn your ears on" …

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The Biblical Heartland: Is it Samaria or the West Bank?

Everybody up and on the bus! If we were physically in Israel, it would be a safe bet that most of you woke up in the middle of the night, wondering what time it was (and perhaps "where I am?") But as the day dawned, your senses are now engaged and the excitement becomes overwhelming! …

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Virtual Tour: Welcome to Israel!

We have arrived and our feet are on the ground at Ben Gurion International Airport! Our bus is ready to take us to our hotel about an hour away in Ariel. We're now 10 hours ahead of Phoenix time, so a bit jetlagged. It's late-afternoon and very important to remain awake until bedtime if we …

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Virtual Trip to Israel: Our Journey Begins!

Had the world not been put into a tailspin with COVID, our group of 30+ eager travelers would be boarding an airplane headed to Israel for the beginning of our 2021 EXPERIENCE ISRAEL TOUR! As a group, we would have met monthly for the past 6 months getting to know one another and preparing for …

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