The Ossuary of Caiaphas is one of twelve ossuaries that was discovered in a burial cave in the south of Jerusalem in November 1990. It has been suggested that it belonged to Joseph, son of Caiaphas, known as the High Priest of Israel Caiaphas in the New Testament. This is the first time the name […]
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Today we are going to present to you a daily trip plan in Mount of Olives churches and a few nice vantage points. The day begins with a view from Mount Scopus over the Judean Desert, the Jordan Valley, and the Dead Sea. We will continue to visit the Augusta Victoria complex and the impressive
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The Aircraft Trail is a new circular hiking trail around the summit of Mount Eitanim. The name of the route is in memory of an IDF plane that crashed on the side of the mountain during the War of Independence (the nearby mountain is also named after the pilot – Mount Pilots, ‘Tayassim’ in Hebrew).
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There are few routes in the Judean Desert where families can enjoy together the beauty and uniqueness of this region. Nahal Og (Wadi Og) is one of the few that allows families to enjoy a circular route of medium difficulty that combines a gorge, high ladders, water spring, and a magnificent view. A special experience
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Akeldama (In Aramaic: Field of Blood) is the name of a large area in East Jerusalem bordering the Ben Hinnom Valley and the Kidron Valley, north of the Abu Tor neighborhood. According to Christian tradition, this land was bought with money received by Judas Iscariot for the extradition of Jesus to the Romans. The area
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The Scroll of Fire Monument near Samson’s Cave
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The Springs Trail (known in Hebrew as “Shvil Hamaayanot”) is one of the most popular trails in the Jerusalem mountains, and rightly so. It combines everything you would want to see on a trail, with a moderate and pleasant descent in a shaded pine forest, and no less than six small springs and wading pools
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According to the Jewish bible, “Jerusalem has 70 names” – and there is an actual list with 72 different Hebrew names for Jerusalem in Jewish scripture – but today, the city of Jerusalem is mainly referred to as Yerushalayim (Hebrew: יְרוּשָׁלַיִם) and Al-Quds (Arabic: اَلْـقُـدْس). So how did Jerusalem get its name? Yerushalayim is a
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Welcome to the enchanting city of Jerusalem, where ancient history meets modern wonders, and every corner has a story to tell. Among the many delights this city has to offer, one sweet treat stands out, beckoning travelers and locals alike with its irresistible aroma and rich flavors – Zalatimo Sweets. Update (2023): the Zalatimo Sweets
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The Jerusalem Trail is a 38 km long hiking trail along the city of Jerusalem. The trail begins at the Ein Handak campsite, continues east toward Jerusalem, encircles the Old City and returns west until it ends at the Sataf. The trail connects to the Israel National Trail at its beginning and end, so it
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