The most general classifications of Streams in Christianity are the following five streams: 1. Orthodox stream, (i.e. Catholic, Coptic, East Orthodox), believing to hold on strictly to the Bible, the church is the main authority. 2. Protestant stream, (i.e. the Lutheran, etc.) following tradition and believing to be more conservatively…
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The Holy Land for the Christian traveler
There is only one special land in the world; that holds so much meaning for the Christian traveler; and this land is the Holy Land, the Land of Israel. Where in the world could you walk the “Via Dolorosa“, in the ancient part of Jerusalem; feeling the agony of Jesus?…
Taglit/Birthright- a journey in Israel
Taglit is a unique programme, enabling young Jewish people (between the ages of 18-26) to explore Israel, combining educational programmes, fun, travel and cultural encounters alongside dwelling into the depth of Jewish history and current Israeli status. The program is sponsored by the Israeli Government, Jewish global communities (via the…
Muslim/Islamic traditional Dishes
When visiting a new place, one of the most important aspects is to taste the local cuisine. It is the flavors that connect to the land. We have gathered together some major dishes that portray the best of the Muslin/Islamic food in Israel. Pfalafell – Humus, onions and Oil balls,…
Jewish traditional Dishes
Jewish traditional Dishes When visiting a new place, one of the most important aspects is to taste the local cuisine. It is the flavors that connect one to the land. We have gathered together some major dishes that portray best the the Jewish/Israeli food. The Jewish population…
Druzes in Israel
The Druzes’ history is a unique story, of a special people. The Druze religion was born as a section of the Islam during the 11th century, originating in Egypt. These days, the Druze community is mainly situated on Lebanon, Syria and Israel, a total of some 600,000 people. Interestingly, the…
Major places of Worship in Tel-Aviv
Places of Worship in Tel Aviv serve all major religions. The variety is large. We are glad to offer, herby, links to some of the major places, per religion: Jewish: Major synagogues in Tel Aviv are: Beit Haknesset Hagadol, on Allenby corner of Ehad Ha’am Str., Beit Haknesset Hagadol, “Ohel…
Nazareth and Christmas Festivities
One of the enchanted places to celebrate Christmas in Israel is in the city of Nazareth. It usually begins with a Christmas Festival-Market, about a week before the holiday, a weekend event that lasts between 11:00 am to 23:00 pm. A variety of shows will be held indoors and outdoors…
Mount Tabor
Mount Tabor is a high mountain; well known throughout its history, located in the south of Nazareth. The mountain is part of the scenery of the Jezreel Valley, in the north of Israel and it one of the highest mountains in the Lower Galilee. The summit’s height reaches 562 meters…
Herodium
!Herodis- (Herodium) is one of the most fascinating buildings of the ancient world The site had already been mentioned in Jewish history's Bar-Kockva letters, referring to a Palace-Fortress built by King Herod, in 24 BC, commemorating the King's name The Herodium, a 786m tall Fortress, is located about 8 miles…