Canaan
Before anyone ever heard of the ‘Land of Israel’, our region was called ‘the land of Canaan’ – the land of the local population before the settlement of the Hebrew…
Philistines
The Philistines are known from the Bible as Israel’s toughest enemy back from the days of the tribes’ settlement and the First Empire. The stories of Samson, Saul and David…
A monk for a day – with the Judean Desert monks
It is not simply being a monk and devoting your life to spiritual work within a demanding framework: Abstinence from sex, giving up private property and obedience to the laws…
Salaam Aleikum – Islam of peace in the North
Islam in modern times is unfortunately identified with violence, terrorism and religious extremism. Islam has become threatening In the eyes of many people. That wasn’t always the case: throughout history…
Haifa – ethnic and religious groups in Mount Carmel
Haifa on Mount Carmel is a city that is sacred to various religions. There you’ll find: the world center of the Baha’i faith, the Order of the Christian monks…
Follow Muhammad
Islam conquers the land of Israel by storm in 640 AD. Religion Prophet Muhammad of Arabia to very fast find its place in Jerusalem, which becomes the third holiest place…
Knowing the Ultraorthodox World – Bnei Brak and Mea Shearim
Tחרדים להדפסה שוטרסטוקhe title “ultraorthodox” is a collective definition for the most religious Jewish groups in Israel. For some :It is used in a negative context (because they do not…
Mother of Christ
Mary / Maria; wife and mother, a virgin who was impregnated by the Holy Spirit and from her womb brought to the world a new religion: the Son of God…
Religion of Abraham in Hebron and the environment
Hebron is the city of patriarchs. Three fathers and three mothers (except Rachel) were buried in a cave in which Abraham purchased Efron the Hittite. On and around the ancient…
Transformative journey on Mount Tabor
Changes and variability are basic processes in both nature and man. This trip will focus on spiritual changes following spiritual traditions. The New Testament tells us that Jesus came with…
