1. Nazareth - Sites, Galilee, Churches, Photos

Nazareth - The childhood home of Jesus A town of restorations and ancient ruins. A town of hidden caves and stairways. A town of church bells. This is Nazareth, located in the heart of a valley, surrounded by mountains. Historical findings tell us...

Saturday, 24 January 2009 | 480 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

2. Cana of Galilee - Sites, Photos, Miracle

The name Cana [כפר קנה – قانا الجليل – كفر كنّا] originates from the Hebrew word “קנה” / Caneh / (Hebrew) meaning cane (plant). It is believed that in the past the area of Cana had many water springs and swamps...

Saturday, 24 January 2009 | 443 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

3. Haifa - Sites, Photos

Haifa General Overview The city of Haifa (Hebrew: חיפה "Hayfa", Arabic: حيفا "Heifa") is truly one of Israel's jewels. Situated on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and stretches up the slope of the inspiring Carmel Mountain, Haifa...

Monday, 02 March 2009 | 671 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

4. Prophet Elijah's Cave

Prophet Elijah's cave (Elias the Thesbite), also known as the School of the Prophet, is one of the most sacred shrines in the Holy Land that brings many pilgrims to Haifa each year. According to the tradition (Jewish and Christian), Elijah lived and...

Monday, 16 March 2009 | 243 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

5. Madonna Church & House of Grace

Under the tyrant regime of the Ottoman Empire, Christians of the Holy Land had to find ways to practice their faith without bringing too much attention to themselves. Haifa was not an exception, and Christians, who made over 50% of the population...

Wednesday, 08 April 2009 | 593 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

6. Baha’i Shrine and Gardens

Haifa is the Headquarter for Baha’ism. The spectacular shrine of the Báb and the splendid gardens are striking landmarks of Haifa and has attracted millions of visitors. Garden traces, also known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa, extending 1...

Thursday, 02 April 2009 | 359 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

7. Beit Sahour - Sites, Photos

Beit Sahour General Overview Beit Sahour is pronounced Bayt Sahoor (بيت ساحور) in Arabic which means “Place of the Night Watch”. The origins of the name stems from the Canaanite language – The House of the Shepherds, which reflected...

Friday, 03 April 2009 | 619 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

8. The Church of the Shepherd’s Fields

The Church of the Shepherd’s Fields is suited approximately 2 kilometers to the east of Bethlehem, at the east end of the Arab village of Beit Sahour. It’s considered one of the most sacred places in the Holy Land and attracts many pilgrims each...

Friday, 03 April 2009 | 433 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

9. The Sea of Galilee

The Sea of Galilee General Overview The Sea of Galilee, as mentioned in the New Testament (Matthew 4:18, Mark 1:16), is known by many different names; Sea of Tiberias – Called after the major city at the western shores, city of Tiberias, that...

Sunday, 31 May 2009 | 800 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

10. Bethlehem - Sites, Photos

Bethlehem General Overview Bethlehem (Arabic: لحم‎ بيت, Bayt Lahm, Hebrew: בית לחם‎, Beit Lehem) is located in the province of Judah, approximately 10 kilometers (5.5 miles) south of Jerusalem. The name Bethlehem is derived from...

Thursday, 16 April 2009 | 659 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more