The Knesset visit was a great way to start the day, but it would only get better. Under clear skies, we entered the Old City through the Zion gate. Site of major battles in the 1948 War of Independence, the gate still bears pock marks inflicted by bullets fired at the gate. We made our …
Nothing compares! Here we are...with our feet standing within the Holy City. We have entered a melting pot of Jews, ranging from purely secular to ultra orthodox, and Arabs and Palestinians. It is a mishmash of tourists from around the world and street merchants longing to sell their goods to all who will buy them. …
Ramadan is the Islamic holy month, marked by "fasting, prayer, reflection and community," in commemoration of Muhammad's first revelation. Muslims are to refrain, not only from food and drink from sunrise to sunset, but also from things such as tobacco products, sexual relations and sinful behavior. This year, it commenced on Monday, April 12 this …
Replica of what Temple Mount looked like in Jesus' day (This view is from the southeastern corner.) Once in Jerusalem, the pace picks up and there is much more walking and less bus time. The city and the sites are much more crowded, and the skills of bus drivers in traffic are put to the …
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