The answer: yes! Two things of note here: Typically, Jews are not allowed to pray on Temple Mount. It is controlled by the Muslim Wakf (religious leader), and patrolled by the Israeli police. However, with everything shut down, access to Temple Mount was possible, and Yehuda Glick, a former MK and outspoken Zionist, took advantage …
Continue reading Jews Praying for Salvation on Temple Mount?
Mount of Olives Ok friends, as I indicated yesterday, there is method to my madness. As we head toward the weekend, I want to transport you to a weekend over 2,000 years ago. That weekend changed history...and I hope this weekend blesses you immensely as we finish our tour rewind by focusing on that weekend. …
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 …
Continue reading Tour Rewind: Temple Mount, Pools of Bethesda, Southern Steps, City of David
Temple Mount at night There is something special about entering Jerusalem for the first time. Often, tour groups arrive in the late afternoon or early evening, following a tour day en route. In that case, Temple Mount is lit up and the golden-capped Dome of the Rock glistens. Though that dome is a Muslim icon, …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 