Category Archives: Holy Land

Every year, millions of people make their pilgrimage to the Holy Land, a place considered to be the most sacred on Earth. Of course, they expect to have fun and excitement, to discover the historical sites, visit the ancient structures and explore the amazing land of the Bible that they heard so much about. They want to be in the setting of the biblical times, which dates back thousands of years and offers them beautiful scenery, rich culture, and a wealth of history. . However, for many, it’s more than the tourism element that peaks their interest…

Reuven Rivlin – President of Israel hosts the leaders of the Christian Community in Israel. Christian communities in the Middle East live a life surrounded by discrimination, lack of tolerance and in many places they live in fear. Witness the constant attacks against the Egyptian Christian Coptics, the burning of their churches and the continual […]

When the shofar is blown, its sound is incredible – commanding and even demanding. It calls for our attention deep in our souls. The sound is intended to awaken the listener to repentance and to lead him to make peace with his fellow man and with God. In the past, the sound of the shofar […]

The dreamers of healing rooms in Israel – the “Holy Land” started with the words: ” I believe, I believe.” Now, it’s an international healing movement with prayer rooms opening in Israel. “We’re excited with what the Lord is doing in His nation,” says the Co-Director of the International Association of Healing Rooms national advisers […]

The Dead Sea story The Dead Sea has an amazing history and diversity. It is 42 miles long and 11 miles wide at its widest point, and lies in the Great Rift Valley. The Jordan River is its main tributary. The whole area has great significance for Jews due to the historical records mentioning this as the location for many important events. Geology The Dead Sea in Hebrew literally translates as Sea of Salt, and certainly lives up to its name. Lying on the Israel/Jordan border, it is known as the lowest point not that is not under water or…

As the country of all religions, the Christians in Israel celebrate Christmas and the New Year with religious freedom, joy and happiness. Look at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth with the breathtaking tree outside. The Church of the Annunciation The towering cupola of the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth stands over the cave that tradition holds to be the home of the Virgin Mary. Here, it is believed, the archangel Gabriel told the young Mary, aged about 14, that she would become the mother of the Son of God…

Small Things Bring Eternal Connections- By Edward Lee on Nov 12, 2015 When I read the Bible, a book of eternal dimensions in more ways than one, I try to imagine what it was like to live in the Holy Land during the days of David and Jesus. And it’s certainly on my bucket list to visit Israel one day. I’ve never been to Israel. But I try to keep tabs on what is currently happening there through news feeds. I also connect with that nation and her people through prayer as the Bible exhorts me to: Pray for…