Welcome to Israel!

I will never tire of the greeting that awaits visitors pouring into baggage claim at Ben Gurion International Airport! Welcome to Israel! Our Phoenix group was met by our guide, Aly, and our other tour guests who flew separately from other parts of the world. There were mixed emotions as we lamented the cancellation of …

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Promised Land Stories: Judea and Samaria

If you haven't noticed, Hermana is a very peace-loving, gentle woman. She loves to teach and mentor, and the geological knowledge accumulated over years of living in Israel accentuates her Biblical knowledge. Today, using a simple map, she illustrates the lay of the land in Samaria and Judea, known as the heartland of Israel. Interestingly, …

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Tour Rewind: Our Time in Samaria (West Bank)

Jewish Village in Samaria (West Bank) What comes to mind when you hear "West Bank?" If you depend solely on what you hear on the news, you likely think of the West Bank as a dangerous place, filled with terrorists. However, that view is far from true! We spent the first two nights of our …

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Welcome to Israel!

The El Al 787 Dreamliner that took us to Israel! An excited group of Israel lovers! We made it!  A tad lacking in sleep, but excited and ready for the adventure!  Both groups arrived safely and we have met our guide, Aly.  She will be the verbal window through which we experience the sights and …

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