The first actual tour day is in the books! As planned, we opted for a bit of a late start, allowing jetlagged travelers an extra hour of sleep. Everyone is doing well and we are already seeing the group come together as "family." After a hearty breakfast, we made our way from our hotel in …
Okay friends, say "Boker tov" (good morning) to our bus driver and climb aboard! We're launching our virtual Israel tour in the Biblical heartland: Judea and Samaria! Today we'll make stops at Mt Gerizim, the Samaritan Temple and more. So, with Bible in hand, put yourself "on site" with us and enjoy the study! Mt …
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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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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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Looking for the Blessed Hope 