The presence of relics transforms otherwise ordinary places into extraordinary sites of pilgrimage, inviting everyone to go on pilgrimage
Jerusalem is one of the quintessential holy cities in at least three monotheistic traditions. It is no wonder that it has attracted pilgrims for centuries. But beyond the spiritual experience,…
Some culinary historians have proposed that “vinegar “is a mistranslation of the Hebrew word “hometz,” which has a phonetic similarity to hummus.
Beside Latrun Monastery, a monument 3 historical personalities that promoted tolerance among peoples
The cluster of milestones found here note the 14th mile from Jerusalem on the road to Emmaus
The ancient port where Prophet Jonas tried to run away and was devoured by a whale
Challah bread is typical of Jewish holidays, but Rosh Hashanah, the New Year, is special
The Ayalon Valley where Joshua asked God to stop the Moon, also identified as Nicopolis-Emmaus
One of the seven gates of Jerusalem and the one where the pilgrims coming from Jaffa Port entered the Old City