It is impossible to capture the expanse of the sheer-walled cliffs of Masada, and even more difficult to wrap one's mind around exactly what happened there when, in the days leading up to the Roman rampage that ultimately destroyed Jerusalem, Jews fled there to escape. However, Masada is the subject of our newest study guide, …
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The land of Israel is filled with incredible sights that bear equally incredible miracles. Indeed, God created Israel as His own unique canvas on which to display His handiwork both literally and figuratively. One such place is Masada, the location of the Jews' last stand once driven from Jerusalem in 70 AD. The mountain fortress …
"Never Again!" It is the mantra of the Jewish people. It is ingrained in their students and it is trained into their military. In fact, part of military training (mandatory for all Israeli 18-year-olds) is intensive onsite study at Yad Vashem, Masada and other relevant sites in Israel. Those young people are fully immersed in …
Ok, we'll leave Jerusalem for the day and head down to the Dead Sea area! Here's a map again, to help you get your bearings. The Dead Sea is, indeed, the lowest point on planet Earth. It's surface is 1400' below sea level, and it is 1000' deep in some places. It is very rare …
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