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Visit the port city of Jaffa, one of the oldest cities in the
world. it was from Jaffa that Jonah set sail, St. peter had
his vision, and where modern islam thrives today.
Visit Qasr el Yahud baptismal site, the traditional spot
where the new testament narrative of the baptism of
Jesus took place; it is also believed by some to be the
place where the israelites crossed over the Jordan river
and elijah the prophet ascended to heaven.
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Hebrews on a 5-day
trek on a camel through the land of midyan to Har Karkom,
accepted by several archaeologists as the Biblical mount
Sinai (option for a 4x4 one-day trip).

Seminar with the Center for Jewish-Christian
Understanding and Cooperation (CJCUC) in efrat.
Study the Bible together with Orthodox Jewish leaders
to broaden your perception and share your own
interpretation of the Old testament.
meet with a senior representative of the Wakf – the
muslim council of Jerusalem – for an introduction to islam.
Share an encounter with the Hebrews of Dimona, a
small community in southern israel of African-American
descent, who believe they are descendants of the first
Hebrews. Hear about their unique journey to the promised
land and enjoy an amazing Gospel concert.
tour Tel Megiddo. this tel (archaeological mound) holds
5,000 years of accumulated cities of great importance in
christianity and Judaism.

experience Nazareth Village, a unique reconstruction
of what first-century nazareth looked like on an actual
ancient agricultural site.

meet with rabbi Gilad Kariv, executive director of the
Israel Movement for Reform Judaism.

meet with “Lishma”, an organization dedicated to
preserving and publishing the contemplations of the late
prof. yishayahu leibowitz.

Visit the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, recognized as the
supreme legal authority for the Jewish people in israel.

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