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The Wildflowers of Israel
“The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land” (Song of Songs...
Migrating Birds over Hula Valley
"Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons, and the dove, the swift and the thrush observe the time of their migration. But...
150 Years of Excavations in Jerusalem
New archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem are practically a daily event. So much so, that all the books on archaeology that I...
BREAKING NEWS FROM JERUSALEM – the past is creeping up on us.
Recent archeological diggings in the Western Wall Tunnels uncovered a Roman theater. It is very important to mention that these diggings...
En-Prat - an oasis in the desert
One of the most beautiful nature parks in the middle of the Judean desert. During the beginning of the century 4 AD, at the time...
The Church of St. Peter’s Primacy
This church is located in Tabgha, near the Church of the Multiplication (Loaves & Fish) on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Two...
Shemini Atzeret – (Simchat Torah)
The meaning of Shemini Atzeret is congregating (assembling) on the 8th day of Sukkot. If normally, we have a 7 day week then during...
The Feast of the Tabernacles – Sukkot - Teachings & Meanings
The Feast of Sukkot has many meanings and teaches us many lessons. As an example, we have to live in the Sukkah 7 days: to live, sleep,...
Sukkot - Feast of the Tabernacle - "Mitzvot"
‘Mitzvot’ – as I mentioned in the last post, the 1st ‘mitzva’ (commandment) is to live in the ‘Sukkah’ for 7 days. The 2nd ‘mitzva’ is to...
The Dead Sea – the lowest point on earth.
Israel tour guide Sam Gorenshten provides his readers with information on the Dead Sea.
