Where is Mount Carmel? Mount Carmel is often described in the Bible as a place of lush vegetation and beauty (Isaiah 35:2, Song of Solomon 7:5). It is located in northern Israel, dividing the plain of Jezreel and Galilee to...

The Dead Sea Scrolls The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. These ancient manuscripts contain the oldest copies of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and offer a fascinating glimpse into Jewish...

Walls of Jericho The city of Jericho in the Biblical Promised Land, in the land of Israel, is shrouded in mystery. You have surely heard of it, as many have. But let’s be honest, apart from Joshua’s armies making the...

What is Mount Tabor? Mount Tabor is a significant biblical and historical site located in the Lower Galilee. On your next trip to Israel, you do not want to skip it on your travel itinerary! You may wonder what’s so...

Introduction to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Today, the Temple Mount - a 35-acre platform built by King Herod on Mount Moriah in the heart of Jerusalem - is still standing. What's missing is the first temple, built by king...

Tel Aviv and Christian Tourism Although it is not obvious at first, Tel Aviv does hold significance for Christians. And not just because it's located in Israel. While Tel Aviv itself isn't mentioned in the Bible, the nearby city of...

Top Christian Places to Visit in Israel Israel, known as the "Holy Land," is a place of great significance for Christians worldwide. Many of our staff initially came to Israel to see Biblical sites in this land. In result, these...

In English today, when someone uses the term “Philistine” it is often equated with being uncultured or even barbaric. However, the more we have learned through archeology, we are finding this stereotype grossly inaccurate. What is more, this stereotype has...

Why do people travel to Israel?  People from all around the world travel to Israel because it’s shocking how much it has to offer, despite its small size. You should visit Israel, because it is a treasure trove for history...

Jesus Born in Bethlehem Jesus was born in Bethlehem – many know this simple fact, whether they are Christians or not. Popularization of Christmas celebrations around the world made “Bethlehem” a staple.   But few of the same people would...

Did you know that more than half of the nation of Israel consists of desert? This small country is mostly desert, and yet still has luscious greenery in the Galilee, snow on Mount Hermon, and blooming fields. Let’s adventure into...

The Sermon on the Mount The Sermon on the Mount (recorded in Matthew 5-7) is by far the most famous speech of Jesus. He delivered it on a hill north of the Sea of Galilee, which was later named ‘Mount...