Our day began a bit earlier today, enabling us to go to Temple Mount during designated hours. Though planted in the Old City, Temple Mount is actually controlled by the Muslims. As with everything in Jerusalem, it is complicated! The Jews recaptured Jerusalem, including Temple Mount, in the Six Day War in 1967. But in …
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City of David: One of My Favorite Places
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 …
Challenges Facing Israel’s New Netanyahu Government – Part 3
Welcome back friends! We're closing out a short series evaluating Benjamin Netanyahu's new government in Israel. As a powerful statesman on the world stage, Benjamin Netanyahu has proven his mettle many times when it comes to managing a tiny nation in a very brutal neighborhood. If any Israeli is able to lead his country in …
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Exploring Israel – Southern Steps and Temple Mount
Though time on the bus is much less in Jerusalem, it still gets us from one area to another! So, hop on with us as we head toward Temple Mount and the Southern Steps. Temple Mount is perhaps one of the most hotly-contested pieces of real estate on the planet. Though many would like for …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 