10 Best place to visit in Kafr Kannā Israel

Lessons from the Life of Samson, Delilah, Sampson Overview, Beth Shemesh, Israel, Philistines

Samson is one of the most difficult Bible persons to understand. Filmed on location in Israel, where Samson's life took place, this video explains the life of Samson. See all the places where Samson traversed and understand God's lesson for us today from the life of Samson.

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Timnah is mentioned 10 times in the Bible. Today, biblical Timnah is called Tel Batash, which is very little visited and undeveloped. It's hard to access as it's located in the midst of farm fields. The life of Samson takes place in the period of the Judges, which is about 1400 BC.

Sites of Interest
1. Tel Beth-Shemesh
2. Sorek Valley
3. Nahal Sorek Stream
4. Zorah - Samson's Tomb
5. Tel Timnah (Tel Batash)
6. Modern Beth-Shemesh

Places of Interest at Timnah, Zorah, Lehi
1. Street
2. Residential home
3. Oil press
4. Observation tent
5. City gate
6. Nahal Sorek Stream
7. Samson’s tomb
8. Samson’s hometown
9. Place God provided water for Samson

Tel Gezer, Israel: On the Crossroads of the World! Joshua, David, Solomon, Via Maris, Canaanites

Tel Gezer was located on the crossroads of the world. See why in this video.

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Location
1. Gezer is in the eastern foothills of the coastal plain (Shaphelah) of western Israel. It is about 14 miles (22.5 km.) east of the Mediterranean Sea and about 19 miles (30.5 km.) west of Jerusalem. Tel Aviv sits about 17 miles (27 km.) to the northwest of Gezer.
2. Gezer was on the main north-south travel route called the Via Maris. It was also on a major east-west route that linked the coastal plain to Jerusalem and beyond.
The Via Maris connected three continents, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
This location is significant because Israel forms a narrow land bridge to connect these three continents.
To the east is a desert and to the west is the Mediterranean Sea. This forced trade and travelers to use the Via Maris.
Whatever happened in Israel was taken to the known world at that time.
3. Whoever controlled Gezer, controlled trade and influence in the ancient world in biblical times.
4. God, in His sovereignty, placed Israel on the crossroads of the known world so they could be a light to the world and communicate His message to them.
5. Gezer was in the territory of Ephraim.

Historical Background
1. Gezer is one of the largest tels in Israel.
2. Whoever controlled Gezer had significant control over the ancient world.
3. Gezer began to be inhabited some 5,000 years ago.
4. It has around 21 layers of civilizations.
5. A tel is a mound of earth that develops as one civilization builds upon another.
6. The Canaanites first lived here from around 3000 BC to around 2000 BC.
7. When the Israelites arrived in 1406 BC, they failed to drive out the Philistines and occupy Gezer.
8. As a result, the Philistines lived here from around 2000 BC until King David subdued them in around 1000 BC.
9. Gezer existed during the time of Christ.
10. Gezer is mentioned 14 times in the Bible.
11. During the Hasmonean revolt (167 BC) the Jews lived close-by to Gezer and used it for battle purposes.
12. The Ottomans (15th and 16th centuries) lived here as well.

Places of Interest
1. Parking
2. Canaanite Tower
3. Canaanite Gate
4. Water System
5. Sheikh's Tomb
6. Israelite City
7. Solomon’s Gate
8. Standing Stones
9. Lookout Point

കാനായിലെ കല്‍ഭരണിയും പിന്നിലെ രഹസ്യവും | Fr Paul Parekkattil | #AJourneyInHolyLand - Extended Clip

Rev. Fr. Paul Parekkattil V.C is talking about കാനായിലെ കല്‍ഭരണിയും, പിന്നിലെ രഹസ്യവും (The wine jar at Cana, and the secret behind it) | Kanayile Kalbharaniyum Pinnile Rahasyavum where he explains the secrets behind the wine jar at The Wedding Cana Church, Kafr Kanna, Israel (Wedding Church).

This is an extended clip from the documentary, A Journey In Holy Land. A Journey In Holy Land series is a Malayalam visual travelogue of the most revered land on earth, the Holy Land.

A Journey In Holy Land - takes you through almost all of the places of historical importance in the New Testament. An extensive exploration of the Holy Land, the land of Jesus Christ, and the Prophets. The Journey begins through some of the places in the Exodus and retraces the life of Jesus from Bethlehem to Calvary.

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Western Wall, Western Tunnels Overview Tour: Kotel, Jerusalem, Holiest Site in Judaism, Wailing Wall

See a complete overview of the Western Wall, Western Wall Tunnels, Kotel (Hebrew name), Western Wall Tour, Temple Mount Platform, Southern Stairs, Wailing Wall, and more in Jerusalem. A very biblical, in-depth look at the holiest site in Judaism.

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Location
1. The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall (because the Jews weep here during their prayers) is located on the western side of the Temple Mount.
2. The Western Wall Tunnel is accessed on the northern side of the Western Wall Plaza and runs north to the end of the Temple Mount Platform.
Historical Background
1. When the Romans destroyed the temple in 70 AD, part of the western side of the Temple Mount Platform survived. For hundreds of years prior to 1967, people prayed in the small area of the wall that could be seen at that time. However, in 1967, following the Six-Day War, Israelis excavated below the ground level of the wall and found two more stone rows. They then cleared the area around the wall to create the Western Wall Plaza that visitors see today.
2. The Western Wall is part of the retaining wall, or support wall, that Herod the Great built in 19 BC when he enlarged the Temple Mount complex in order to accommodate a larger temple and Temple Mount area. It was a massive undertaking that required exceptional and sophisticated engineering.
3. Unlike many think, the Western Wall was not part of the wall of the temple King Herod Built.
Places of Interest
1. In the Western Wall Plaza area, a walkway bridge can be seen that tourist use to access the Temple Mount.
2. The Western Wall Plaza is divided into two sections: a men’s and a women’s section.
3. The area close to the wall is considered a synagogue, so men must wear a head covering when entering the men’s section.
4. Most Jews do not enter on the Temple Mount for fear of unknowingly walking in the place where the Holy of Holies might have been. Plus, Muslims do not want them entering there as well.
5. The Western Wall Plaza is the closest large public area to the temple and Holy of Holies for the Jews. Therefore, it is their most holy site.
6. On the northern side of the Western Wall is Wilson’s Arch, which is the modern name for a stone arch whose top is still visible today. It once supported a bridge that provided access to a gate that was level with the surface of the Temple Mount during the time of Jesus. Under this arch is a synagogue where Jews pray and read the Scriptures.
7. The Western Wall Plaza is only 10% of the entire western wall of the Temple Mount Platform. The majority of the wall is accessed by entering what is called “The Western Wall Tunnels.” We will see that part shortly.
8. The entire length of the Western Wall is 1,575 ft. long (480 m.), almost a third of a mile (.53 km.).
9. South of the Western Wall are stones that the Romans cast down when they destroyed the city in 70 AD. under the leadership of the Roman General, Titus.
10. The broken pavement of the street that the massive stones crushed when they fell is sobering to see.
11. Burn marks remain on some of the stones as a result of fire from the Roman conquest of the city in 70 AD.
12. There are remains of shops that were part of a large shopping plaza at the southern part of the Western Wall.
13. This is the same wall that Jesus and His disciples would have seen.
14. On the Southern Stair entrance to the temple is where Jesus would have taught His disciples and entered the Temple Mount area.
15. At the southernmost end of the Western Wall is a significant stone which stood upon the uttermost southwestern corner of the Temple Mount.
• It has words written in Hebrew that mean “The Trumpeter’s House.”
• A priest would stand at this corner announcing with a loud trumpet the beginning of the Sabbath, and other festival days the Jews celebrated.

Tel Megiddo: Armageddon, End Times, Last Battle, Jezreel Valley, Israel, Fortified City, Via Maris

One of the most important locations in Israel! See the history, importance, and events that will take place here at the last battle called, Armageddon. Called Megiddo in English, but it means Armageddon in Hebrew. Located in the Jezreel Valley, it was located on the Via Maris. For this reason, every world power needed it for military strategy.

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Location
1. Tel Megiddo is located about 15 miles (26 Km.) east of the Mediterranean Ocean and about 25 miles (40 Km.) southwest of the Sea of Galilee.
2. Megiddo lied at the juncture of several key routes (the main route being called the Via Maris) which linked Africa to Asia and Europe. For this reason, any country who rose to world power had to control Megiddo due to its strategic location.
3. More battles have been fought in this location than any other place in the entire world.
4. The name, Armageddon is derived from “Har-Megiddo” which is translated, “Armageddon.” Har means hill, and Megeddon is the place. When these words are joined together it is Armageddon.
5. Today, this place is called Megiddo in English. It’s located in the most fertile valley in Israel called, The Jezreel Valley.”
6. It is a Tel which is made up of layer upon layer of different civilizations that make up an artificial hill.
7. Tel Megiddo is made up of 25–26 layers of civilizations.
8. Today, you can see a busy highway right beside Tel Megiddo that uses the same ancient travel route that has been used for 6,000 years.
9. One of the Pharaohs, Thutmose the III, said conquering Megiddo was like conquering a thousand cities.
Historical Background
1. 4000 BC: Early Settlements.
2. 2000 BC: Massive city walls were built.
3. 1800 BC: A Canaanite gate was constructed on the north side.
4. 1500 BC: The gate and walls were rebuilt.
5. 1468 BC: The city rebelled against the Egyptians with other Canaanite cities and was conquered by Thutmose III after a great battle and a 7-month siege.
6. 960 BC: New gate and walls built by the Israelites under Solomon's command.
7. 945 BC: Pharaoh Shishak conquers the city (1 Kings 14:25). A fragment of a tablet with Pharaoh Shishak's name was found here.
8. 850 BC: King Ahab fortified Megiddo and dug a water tunnel to access water within the city walls.
9. 732 BC: The city was captured by the Assyrian King Tiglath-Pileser III. Megiddo became the capital of the Assyrian province of the Galilee.
10. 650 BC: Battle between the Egyptian Army and the Kingdom of Judah (King Josiah died in this battle).
11. 609 BC: The Egyptians replaced the Assyrians.
12. 300 BC: The city was abandoned, and the Tel was left in ruins.
13. 1918 AD: Battles between the British and the Turks in WW1. Britain gains control over Israel.
14. 1948 AD: Britain granted independence to Israel.
15. 1949 AD: Kibbutz Megiddo was established on the south side of Tel Megiddo.

Places of Interest
1. Canaanite Gate with 4 Towers
2. Canaanite Palace
3. Israelite Gate with 6 Towers
4. Northern Horse Stables
5. Northern Palace
6. Large cut through the tel was carried out between 1903 and 1905, by Gottlieb Schumacher for the German Society for Oriental Research.
7. Canaanite Temple and Altar: Place of animal sacrifice, and possibly children, to false gods.
8. Burial Chamber
9. Public Structure
10. Four-room House
11. Grain Silo
12. Southern Palace
13. Southern Horse Stables
14. Assyrian City
15. Water tunnel dug by King Ahab to protect the water source from enemies.
16. View of the Jezreel Valley (Valley of Armageddon).

Kafr Kanna كفر كنا - Israel VR

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כפר כנא (Kafr Kanna)- יסכה הרני, המומחית לנצרות מספרת על הקשר בין יין, ישוע וכפר כנא

Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera
zahigo25@walla.com +972-54-6905522 tel סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522
My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered liscenced tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.

Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.

In order to fulfill this calling in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters)

Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information. All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, glide over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water and see the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be inplanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.

Wedding in Kfar Kana

3 of December 2011
Kfar Kana
Israel

Our Wedding at Cana, Israel #tb

Jesus turns water into wine at a marriage in Cana & reveals His divinity to His disciples. A green-domed Franciscan church in Kafr Kanna, Israel sits on a site where Catholics believe Jesus performed His 1st Miracle. You may kiss the bride as couples renew a once-in-a-lifetime vow here.

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Israel Part 3: Nazareth, Cana, and the ruins of Zippori National Park

Today’s video continues my trip in the northern region of Israel. Included is a visit to the Basilica of the Annunciation, the Zippori National Park ( Tsipori), and Kafr Kanna (Cana) and the town where Jesus performed his first miracle turning water to wine at the wedding.

Cana, place of Jesus' first miracle

About ten kilometers from Nazareth, in the Holy Land, there is Cana, also called Kafr Kanna, which in Arabic means village of Cana. This location is mentioned in the Bible to be the place of the first miracle of Jesus, who turned water into wine on the occasion of a wedding feast.

The Shrine of Jesus' First Miracle is located here, under the custody of the Franciscans, who have been present in Cana for three centuries.

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Technopriest in Israel: Day 1 Jaffa, Mt. Carmel, Nazareth, and Cana

Recorded on my Pilgrimage to Israel, this is my first day. Sorry for the camera work, I have a lot of learning to do on the video side.

The Wedding at Cana Jesus first Miracle

The Wedding at Cana where Jesus performed his first public miracle took place where it is today Kafar Kanna and it is located in the Galilee, about 5.3 miles north east to the city of Nazareth.

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The miracle at the weeding at Kana by Jesus, which is considered as Jesus first miracle, is described at the Gospel of John and it is written here along the wall opposite the entrance to the church.
According to Christian tradition, the Franciscan Wedding church which we are visiting today marks the place of the wedding at Cana.
Each year on January 18 the Franciscan celebrate the first miracle by Jesus with a special solemn mass here at the Wedding church at Kana and we are here with them.
Now let’s enter the church.
This church is also dedicated to St. Bartholomeus, which was Jesus’ newest disciple at the time of the wedding and is identified by some scholars as Nathaniel from Canna of Galilee.
Over there behind the altar is a picture depicting the wedding and in front of the altar there are status of Jesus and Mary and off course jars symbolizing the miracle of Jesus by turning water into wine. This motive of ancient jars is spread throughout the church.
The church that we see today was built on the remaining of an old byzantine church. Here there is a fragment of a Byzantine mosaic dating from the 5th or 6th century which preserve the name of the donor in Aramaic – Pious Joseph son of Tanhum.
In memory of the pious Joseph, son of Tanhum, son of Bota and of his children who made this table, may it be for them a blessing, Amen”
Right next to the entrance of the church is an entrance to a museum which holds remaining of the first byzantine church and old jars founded in the area. One jar is said to be one of the six jars used for the miracle.
Over there is the area were the old byzantine church used to stand……… and as you can see some remaining of that church are still here.
Over there is where according to tradition the actual wedding took place…… and this is a replica of an ancient water jar from that period. See how people leave notes with prayer to god.
As we exit the church we shall get to a beautiful garden with motives from the weeding.
Every year on January 18th right at the end of the Solemn mass a big feast is taking place here in the garden with many guest from around the area…. Including our team.

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The Wedding Church at Cana (Hebrew: כנסיית החתונה) or simply Wedding Church, also Franciscan Wedding Church, is a religious building of the Catholic Church located in the central part of the town of Kafr Kanna (Cana), in Lower Galilee, located in northern Israel. It is dedicated to the weddings of Christianity. Its name commemorates the event of the Wedding at Cana from the Gospel of John, thought by some Christians to have taken place on the site, during which Jesus performed his first miracle, by turning water into wine at the request or behest of Mother Mary.

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Caesarea Maritima Overview: Holy Spirit Given to Gentiles, Apostle Paul Prisoned, Appeals to Caesar

Take a tour and see all the amazing events in the Bible that happened in Caesarea, Israel in 4K.

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Herod the Great built Caesarea, the Apostle Paul spent time here, the Holy Spirit was given to the Gentiles here, and Herod Agrippa met his death here. See all this and more!
Location
Caesarea is located on the beautiful Mediterranean Sea about 35 miles (56 km.) north of Joppa.
Historical Background
1. Caesarea was built by Herod the Great about 25 to 13 BC as the port city called, “Caesarea Maritime.”
2. It was named after the Roman Emperor, Augustus Caesar.
3. King Herod the Great was the one who had all the children 2 years and younger slaughtered in Bethlehem in his attempt to kill Christ. He was a jealous king who feared losing his power and control.
4. King Herod built Caesarea out of nothing and was a great builder. Some of his major building projects included:
• This seaport of Caesarea
• The new platform, and temple in Jerusalem
• Masada
• The Herodian by Bethlehem
5. He was known for his building ventures and no one equaled him in this respect.
6. Caesarea was the largest seaport in the Roman Empire during the time of Herod.
7. Caesarea was the capital of Israel during the time of Christ and during the whole Roman occupation of Israel.
Places of Interest (Please See Maps Above)
1. Crusader Fortress Entrance
2. Crusader Fortress
3. Caesarea Harbor
4. Caesarea Historic Port
5. Governor's Palace
6. Roman Toilet
7. Mosaic Hall
8. Hippodrome
9. Promontory Palace
10. Caesarea Columns
11. Roman Theater
12. Submerged Garden Castle
13. Pontius Pilate Stone
14. Paul Appeals to Caesar

Here Jesus performed his first miracle at the wedding at Cana, turning water into wine

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John 2:1-11
New International Version
Jesus Changes Water Into Wine
2 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”
4 “Woman,[a] why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”
5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.[b]
7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.
8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”
They did so, 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”
11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

About ten kilometers from Nazareth, in the Holy Land, there is Cana, also called Kafr Kanna, which in Arabic means village of Cana. This location is mentioned in the Bible to be the place of the first miracle of Jesus, who turned water into wine on the occasion of a wedding feast.

The Shrine of Jesus' First Miracle is located here, under the custody of the Franciscans, who have been present in Cana for three centuries
According to the Gospel of John, during the wedding, realizing that the wine had run out, Mary said to Jesus, They have no more wine. Jesus answered her, Woman, what do you want from me? My hour has not yet come. His mother said to the servants, Whatever he tells you, do it.
There were there six stone amphorae for the ritual purification of the Jews, each containing from eighty to a hundred and twenty liters. Jesus said to them, Fill the jars with water, and they filled them to the brim. He said to them again, Now take some and bring it to the one who is in charge of the feast, who, after tasting the wine, approved it. According to the evangelist, This was the first miracle of Jesus, performed at Cana of Galilee.
The Church is owned by the Custody of the Holy Land, part of the Franciscan order in the Catholic Church. The current church was built circa 1881, and expanded from 1897-1905, following efforts by the Franciscans to acquire the site between 1641 and 1879, when acquisition was completed. Twentieth-century archaeological excavations indicated that, before the current church building, the site housed a Jewish synagogue in the fourth and fifth centuries, and tombs under the rule of the Byzantine Empire in the fifth and sixth centuries.

In 1901 the current facade was built, and September 30, 1906, Bishop Angelo Roncalli consecrated the altar. In the second half of the 1990s, the Holy Land began an extensive renovation of the church, completed in 1999.

Is this where Jesus Turns Water into Wine? - Father Eugenio Alliata. Wedding Church at Cana Israel

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The Wedding Church at Cana or simply Wedding Church, also Franciscan Wedding Church, is a religious building of the Catholic Church located in the central part of the town of Kafr Kanna (Cana),in the Lower Galilee in northern Israel. It is dedicated to weddings. Its name commemorates an event from the Christian Gospel of John, known as The Wedding at Cana, during which Jesus performed the miracle of turning water into wine.

The Church is owned by the Custody of the Holy Land, part of the Franciscan order in the Catholic Church. The current church was built circa 1881, and expanded from 1897-1905, following efforts by the Franciscans to acquire the site between 1641 and 1879, when acquisition was completed. Twentieth-century archaeological excavations indicated that, before the current church building, the site housed a Jewish synagogue in the fourth and fifth centuries, and tombs under the rule of the Byzantine Empire in the fifth and sixth centuries.

In 1901 the current facade was built, and September 30, 1906, Bishop Angelo Roncalli consecrated the altar. In the second half of the 1990s, the Holy Land began an extensive renovation of the church. The complete renovation of the church was completed in 1999.

John 2:1-11
1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” 4 “Woman,why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. 8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”They did so, 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.” 11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera
zahigo25@walla.com +972-54-6905522 tel סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522
My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered liscenced tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.

Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.

In order to fulfill this calling in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters)

Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information. All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, glide over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water and see the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be inplanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.