The Ramon Crater in Mitzpe Ramon, Israel The vast, sparsely populated Negev Desert in Israel holds countless secrets. Nestled within this arid landscape is the Ramon Crater, a natural wonder that defies description. Nearby, the town of Mitzpe Ramon emerged as a settlement for workers building the Beersheva-Eilat highway in the 1950s. Once a…
read moreQasr al-Yahud and Jesus Qasr al-Yahud and Jesus: What does this mean? Embark on a spiritual journey to Qasr al-Yahud, a pivotal site in Jesus Christ’s life. Experience the profound connection to the past as you visit this sacred location and delve deeper into its history, attractions, and significance. This sacred site marks the transformative…
read moreUnderground Tunnels in the Old City of Jerusalem Who Discovered the Western Wall Tunnels In 1967, the ministry of religious affairs began the project of cleaning the area of the Western Wall. Over the course of the excavation process, workers undertook a monumental task. They removed tons of dirt and waste, painstakingly clearing the path…
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Photo Credits: Noam Chen Why should you visit the Tower of David in Jerusalem? Tower of David (Jerusalem’s Citadel), located at the entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem has one of the most fantastic views you could ever wish to see. From the top, you can see the Old and New Cities of Jerusalem,…
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Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Israel’s Official Holocaust Museum, otherwise known as Yad VaShem, is dedicated to keeping the memory alive of the 6,000,000 Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust as well as being a research center . It also honors the Gentiles who helped Jews hide and escape even while knowing the cost to them and their…
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The Shrine of the Book The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is most widely known for playing host to the famous Dead Sea Scrolls. The first seven scrolls were discovered in the caves of Qumran in 1946 by a Bedouin Shepard and the rest were uncovered by archeologists beginning in 1949-1956 and even as recently as…
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Don’t be fooled by the antiquated store front. Marina Divers in Eilat opened in the mid 90’s and has been known for its service, professionalism, friendliness, reasonable prices and top rated safety standards ever since. The coral reef in the Red Sea is one of the most beautiful, impressive reefs. Though Eilat is the most…
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