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O Little Town of Bethlehem
If you’re visiting Israel, there’s one place that should be at the top (or pretty darned close to the top) of your sightseeing list - Bethlehem. Regardless of your faith, this little town just ten kilometers south of Jerusalem in the Palestinian Authority, is a must-see attraction thanks to its role as the birthplace of [...]
So not everybody loves Santa in the Holy Land…
As you might have guessed, I’m very much in a celebrating Christmas mode. It’s not easy here in the Holy Land, as I’ve mentioned previously, but it’s part of my DNA and not something I’m ever likely to give up on…
Nazareth: The Movie
As the Christmas season closes in on its climax, I thought I should pop over to Nazareth for some Basilica-like inspiration. So I did. And was inspired. An article about Nazareth (and the beautiful Basilica of the Annunciation - yes, go visit!) is coming soon, but here’s a clip of some of the best moments [...]
Bet you didn’t know there are TWO Bethlehems in Israel…?!
The little town of Bethlehem conjures up images of wise men and frankincense, and of a little twinkling star high above a stable, as pictured on countless Christmas cards. It’s a unique place, and obviously full of history, including the Church of the Nativity, the site of Jesus’ birthplace. But did you know that there [...]
The ultimate Christian pitstop in the Holy Land - the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
If you’re heading for Bethlehem, you’re undoubtedly going to stop at the Church of the Nativity, perhaps the ultimate destination on any Christmas visit to Israel. One of the holiest sites in Christianity, the Church represents the spot where Jesus of Nazareth was born.
“You’ll never be the same” after watching this clip aimed at Christian tourists
However Jewish the state of Israel might be, the bread and butter of the tourist industry in Israel is, without a doubt, the Christian traveler. The Israeli Tourism Ministry obviously goes to great lengths to promote the Holy Land to its potential Christian visitors, many of whom are enticed over thanks to some of the [...]
Get baptized where Jesus was baptized!
For those following in the footsteps of Jesus, you can now get baptized at the official Jesus baptism site, Qasr al-Yahud, on the Jordan River. The site is currently open only until May 22 (from 9am-3pm daily, free entry) but there is no longer a need to coordinate your visit in advance, despite its location [...]
The Pope at the Western Wall: what did he pray for?
So Pope Benedict visited the Western Wall yesterday and placed a pre-written message, words courtesy of the Vatican, between the cracks of the huge stones that make up the Wall. Messages placed at the Western Wall are prohibited from being published, or even looked at by the Wall’s custodians (unless you’re Barack Obama, then your prayer [...]
Must-see Christian sites in the Holy Land
As Israel prepares to welcome Pope Benedict XVI in his historic visit to the Holy Land, it’s perhaps time for a quick rundown of the top Christian sites in the Holy Land. Yes, Israel might be the Jewish homeland, but the Christian faith has remained tied to the Holy Land for over 2000 years, thanks to [...]
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- Picture of the Week LXIV July 30, 2010
- Seal, LIVE in Israel! July 25, 2010
- Picture of the Week LXIII July 23, 2010
- A Seal in Tel Aviv! July 20, 2010
- Picture of the Week LXII July 16, 2010
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- Chopper crash victims laid to final rest (source: Ynet) July 30, 2010
- IDF: Terror groups have improved abilities (source: Ynet) July 30, 2010
- Turkish Jews seek flats in Israel 'just in case' (source: Ynet) July 30, 2010
- UN urges restraint after rocket from Gaza hits Israeli city (source: bignewsnetwork.com) July 30, 2010
- Assad and King Abdullah in Beirut to curb tensions with Hezbollah (source: bignewsnetwork.com) July 30, 2010
- Israel threatens to cut off water supply to Church of the Holy Sepulchre (source: israelherald.com) July 30, 2010
