Hi friends! I'm ready to return to Zion (Israel)...how about you? We're going in February 2021, so check out the details on the EXPERIENCE ISRAEL TOUR page. But that's really not what I'm thinking of when I ask, "Is it time to return to Zion?" That question is much more significant to the Jewish people …
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What Did the Temple Look Like in Jesus’ Day?
Herod's Temple, as seen at the Model City of Jerusalem Have you ever wondered what the temple looked like in Jesus' day? Today, when you visit Israel, you see another structure, the Dome of the Rock, built where the temple once stood. Though millions of photos are shot of it, what stands there now is …
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Must See: Behind the Scenes Tour of the Pilgrimage Road in the City of David
One of my favorite places in Israel is the City of David. From there, King David ruled the kingdom. Did you know the City of David is actually the ancient Jerusalem? Indeed, until Solomon built the Temple (around 1,000 BC), Jerusalem was situated down the hill to the south. David built a glorious palace there, …
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Hanukkah: A Celebration of Light
Hanukkah begins at sundown this coming Sunday, and Jews around the world repeat the Jewish phrase, "Chag Hanukkah Semeach," meaning “Happy Hanukkah!” Yesterday we talked about the meaning and significance of Hanukkah and today we’ll discover the focus of Hanukkah. 7-branched Menorah near the Knesset Focus is upon the Hanukkah menorah, or the hanukiah. Different than …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 