Understanding Jewish Fasting Traditions
Jewish Fasting: A Practice of Culture and Faith in Israel Understanding Jewish Fasting Traditions Jewish fasting is an important ritual of religious significance and sacrifice. This act of religious life [...]
Chorazin -Mentioned Once and Talked About Forever
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago [...]
Shmita: The Sabbatical Year
Shana Tova! It is once again the start of the High Holy Days, which starts with the celebration Rosh Hashanah, the new year according to the Hebrew calendar. Something special [...]
Nimrod’s Fortress: A Mighty Structure of History
When you are on your first few days of your tour and driving through the Golan Heights, you may notice something very interesting on a cliffside that looks like it [...]
The Judean Wilderness
The Judean Wilderness is one of the most known areas of Israel, though not always recognized. It’s significance goes back deep into the Old Testament through the New Testament. The [...]
Summer 2021 Archeological Finds
2021 archeological summer finds so far this summer have been quite exciting! After 2020 left the whole world at a stand still and that included the archeological research in Israel. [...]
Kibbutz Life in Israel
Living in a kibbutz in Israel was one of the primary ways that the modern nation of Israel was formed. Communal living at it’s core, the word kibbutz literally translates [...]
Tisha B’Av: Day Destined for Tragedy
Tisha B’Av is known as the saddest day on the Hebrew calendar. It marks the destruction of the Holy Temples, both the first temple during the time of King Solomon [...]
Creating a Unique Israel Christian Tour
There are many things to consider when planning your christian holy land tour with Immanuel Tours. Where will you stay when you get there? What time of year should you [...]
Tel Aviv – Yafo – Jaffa
We’ve asked some of our friends to share their own special recollections and experiences while in Israel on tour with Immanuel Tours. This week’s special writer is Tony Derrick, A [...]
Climate in Israel
Israel is arguably the "center of the the world”. No other piece of land has caused such conflict and fascination as this area throughout history. Not only is is known [...]
Davidson Archeological Park
The Davidson Archeological Park in Jerusalem is one of the most visited and impressive areas of Old Jerusalem you can visit. It is actually the Davidson Museum in the Jerusalem [...]