SAM GORENSHTEN

Magdala -a crossroads of Jewish & Christian History

One of the most important events in the life of Jesus on Earth, was the meeting on Mt. Tabor. When Elijah and Moses came to meet him...

This is part 3 of a 3 post series. If you missed the 1st and 2nd parts, go to part 1 and/or part 2. I would like to caution that there...

As you know, Israel is a desert country. Therefore, water being the source of life, is of utmost importance. The Jordan river is the only...

Is it by chance that Hanukkah and Christmas are celebrated so close to each other? Last year Christmas fell on the same day as the 1st...

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

Traditionally, we believe that Jesus lived in Nazareth 28 years and that when he was approximately 30 years old, he moved to the North of...

We cannot complete talking about the Water Projects of Hezekiah without discussing the Pool of Siloam. To remind you, Hezekiah's tunnel...

Near the Lion Gate and the Santa Anna Church, we can find the pool of Bethesda. As you know by now from previous posts of mine, Jerusalem...

The Church of the Pater Noster is where Jesus taught the disciples the very famous prayer: "Our Father in heaven". This church is one of...