SAM GORENSHTEN

Recent archeological diggings in the Western Wall Tunnels uncovered a Roman theater. It is very important to mention that these diggings...

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...

This church is located in Tabgha, near the Church of the Multiplication (Loaves & Fish) on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Two...

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 Sukkot has many meanings and teaches us many lessons. As an example, we have to live in the Sukkah 7 days: to live, sleep,...

‘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...

Israel tour guide Sam Gorenshten provides his readers with information on the Dead Sea.

According to the Jewish tradition and also as it is mentioned in the Bible, this is the Holiest Day of the year. Jews usually fast and...

Rosh Hashanָa (literally meaning the "beginning (also head) of the year") is the Jewish New Year. The biblical name for this holiday is...

On the southern wall of the holy temple area, there is a place that is called the “Ofel” (HaOfel in Hebrew). Dr. Ayelet Mazar has been...