February 1st 2012
This quaint little town is nestled in the southwest hills of Jerusalem. John the Baptist was born and raised in Ein Karem. This little town is also where Elizabeth “felt life” for the first time, and met her kindred friend Mary. According to Luke 1:39, after the annunciation Mary went to “a town in the [...]
January 31st 2012
Cana of Galilee is mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. It is believed to be the place where Jesus performed His first miracle of turning water to wine at a wedding. Cana is also mentioned in the Gospel of John a couple of times. Cana of the Bible does not exist as [...]
January 31st 2012
Caesarea is located about half-way between Tel Aviv and Haifa on the Mediterranean Coast near Hadera. The city was originally built by Herod The Great several years before Christ. At that time, the name of the city was Caesarea Maritima. Currently, the population of Caesarea is about 4,500 people and it is the only [...]
January 31st 2012
Traditionally, Bethlehem was a Jewish city and after Christ the majority of occupancy was Christian. However, in the past several decades Bethlehem has become Muslim by majority, with a strong presence of Christian Palestinian’s in residence. Currently, the population of Bethlehem is approximately 30,000. Bethlehem is located in Holy Land, on the central West Bank, [...]
January 31st 2012
Beit Sahour is known as “The City of The Shepherd’s Field.” Beit Sahour is primarily a Christian community and the inhabitants of this city readily share their faith with others in the community and with tourists alike. This is a message from the Mayor of Beit Sahour, Hani Al-Hayek. “We invite you to rejoice [...]
January 31st 2012
Located on the West Bank of the Bethlehem Governorate, Beit Jala is an Arab Christian community. The city of Beit Jala has a population of over 12,ooo people. The predominant population is Palestinian Christian, with a Muslim minority. Beit Jala’s primary industry is Cremisan Cellars, a local winery housed in a 19th century Cremisan [...]
January 31st 2012
Akko (also known as Acre) was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001. The Mediterranean Sea washes up against the glorious sandstone walls of the beautiful old city of Akko. Akko is a must see when touring Israel. This magnificent city has been standing for centuries. Many cultures have made their home in [...]
January 19th 2012
Eilat, in southern Israel, is working to increase tourism as an upscale resort city. Eilat is the only city resort destination located on the Red Sea in Israel. However, Eilat currently has difficulty competing with its southern neighbors, Aqaba in Jordan and Taba in Egypt. These locations are able to offer package travel deals at [...]
January 16th 2012
Many people do not realize this, but the Sea of Galilee is a fresh water lake located in Northeast Israel. The areas surrounding The Sea Of Galilee (modern name Kinneret) were inhabited by many cultures in ancient times. Historically, the towns of Tiberias, Gadara, and Hippos were developed by the Romans, Greeks and Hasmoneans. [...]