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Warm greetings to you from the Israel Ministry of Tourism Israel Ministry of Tourism, Published by:
We certainly have had a very challenging year. No one could North America Lishar Publlications Ltd.
have predicted that such conditions would have existed
throughout the whole world, closing borders, restricting travel, Chad Martin Publisher & Editor in Chief
and shuttering businesses everywhere. Today, however, we are Director, North East Region Itzhak Shani
finally emerging from this ordeal, and we are excited to announce NYC
that Israel has reopened to tourism. ChadM@goisrael.gov.il Editor
Leoni Jesner
This is a new year and a new era for tourism in Israel; and we expect it will be a glorious Jill Daly
new adventure for Christians to return to the Land and experience once again the life- Director, Midwest Region Graphic Design and Production
changing, faith-building wonder that is Israel. We have been preparing for your visit with Chicago Yael Volberg - Studio Yood
increased health and safety measures in place at all the hotels, restaurants, parks and Jilld@goisrael.gov.il
other venues, as well as in our transportation system so that you can travel safely and Editorial Coordinator
securely throughout Israel this year. Yael Golan, Consul Esther Shani
Director, Southern Region
We are delighted to share this new edition of the Holy Land Magazine with you. May it Atlanta Marketing & Sales
inspire you to come and explore this ancient land, walking in the footsteps of Jesus of Director-Atlanta@goisrael.gov.il Liron Eshel, Avi Sharon
Nazareth, and the prophets, priests, and kings of old, experiencing Israel firsthand and
up-close as you enter into the greatest story the world has ever known. Dina Orenbach, Consul Editorial Offices
Director, Western Region 26 Hahermon Street
Shalom and welcome to Israel. Los Angeles Rishon Lezion 7523826
Director-LA@goisrael.gov.il Israel
Tel. 972-3-9674031
Gal Hana
Director, Canada Marketing & Sales
Toronto Tel. 972-3-9674032
Director-canada@goisrael.gov.il
Email
Eyal Carlin, Consul itzhak@lishar.co.il
Israel Tourism Commissioner,
Website
North America www.lishar.com

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Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine 26 Nonstop Masada 30 The Garden Tomb 32
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Front Cover: Tel Aviv Jaffa Port at
sunset.
Photo: Unsplash.
Photographer: Shai Pal

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