
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...
Israeli sites are places of Biblical and modern historical importance. Israel tours visit many different Israeli sites all over the country. FIRM offers tour options to Israel, viewable at: www.jerusalemencounter.com
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...
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...
To Bring Hope and Healing A delegation of Christian Evangelicals and Roman Catholics on the Hope and Healing Tour arrived in Israel in December to meet war-related needs. This first group represented ten different countries. And they paved the way...
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...
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 Weather in Israel The weather in Israel is like a novel you’ve just opened for the first time. You might have some idea of what to expect and be prepared for, like a genre, length, or chapters of exposition....
For most Christian travelers in Jerusalem, and especially the ‘first-timers’, the place of Jesus’s death and resurrection is at the top of their list. Almost everyone wants to go to “the spot” to pray and put themselves in the shoes...
Israel is home to many ancient heritage sites of the world. One of the most unique and Biblically significant sites is Caesarea (also called Caesarea Maritime, to differentiate from Caesarea Philippi in the Golan Heights). It is located halfway between...