Sadness Turns to Joy Today as Israel Turns 72!

No, COVID-19 has not disappeared from Israel. But despite the ongoing pandemic, Israel's mood will turn from sadness to joy at sundown today! As the sun set yesterday, Israel marked the beginning of Yom HaZikaron, the commemoration of those who have lost their lives in Israel's struggle to be free. But, as the sun settles …

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Must See: Behind the Scenes Tour of the Pilgrimage Road in the City of David

One of my favorite places in Israel is the City of David. From there, King David ruled the kingdom. Did you know the City of David is actually the ancient Jerusalem? Indeed, until Solomon built the Temple (around 1,000 BC), Jerusalem was situated down the hill to the south. David built a glorious palace there, …

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City of David and Hezekiah’s Tunnel

Navigating Hezekiah's Tunnel One of my favorite places in Israel is the City of David, the location of the ancient palace and city of Israel's greatest king, King David. While tourists flock to the Old City to see sites such as Temple Mount, the Western Wall, and other important Biblical sites, archaeologists have been busy …

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The Week that Changed the World – Episode 2

Hi everyone! Ready for some great resources? Episode 2 of The Week that Changed the World was released. (Episode 1 was posted a few days ago.) In this series Dr Wayne Stiles does a wonderful job walking viewers through Jesus' final week on earth. Disclaimer for Episode 2: there is a virtual visit to the …

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