After such a huge opening day in Jerusalem, what could possibly top it? Indeed, tracing Jesus' footsteps to Calvary and the Tomb are huge, but Jerusalem is filled with other special treasures as well. And we aim to find them! Touring the Old City requires LOTS of walking and I think we squeezed every ounce …
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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 …
Friends, I was very excited to hear that Pilgrimage Road, leading from the Pool of Siloam in the City of David to the southern steps of Temple Mount, was finally inaugurated a few days ago! If you have been to Israel in the last few years, perhaps you are as excited as I am about …
Excitement is building as our 2023 EXPERIENCE ISRAEL TOUR group prepares to launch on February 17! Following cancellations in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID, our opportunity is almost here! So, today we'll preview one of my favorite sites in all of Israel: City of David. During the pandemic, archaeologists made good use of time …
