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Warm greetings to you from the Israel Ministry of Tourism.
This last year was a fantastic year for Christian tourism to
the Holy Land, as travel to Israel has gotten back on track.
From north to south, east to west, Israel offers an experience
of faith and history like nowhere else, where the bible stories Israel Ministry of Tourism,
North America
come to life, enabling you to see history where it was made
and letting you experience the life-changing, faith-building Chad Martin
Director, North East Region
wonder that is Israel. NYC Published by:
ChadM@goisrael.gov.il Lishar Publlications Ltd.

Israel is ancient, but is in a continuous process of rediscovery and renewal – new Jill Daly Publisher & Editor in Chief
Itzhak Shani
archaeological sites are constantly being found, dug and opened to the public, Director, Midwest Region Editor
Chicago
popular sites are being renovated and improved, and all over the country new hotels, Jilld@goisrael.gov.il Leoni Jesner

restaurants and museums are opening – so that whether you will be traveling for the Lorin Maugery, Consul Graphic Design and Production
first time or visiting again – Israel never gets old, and you are guaranteed to have the Director, Southern Region Yael Volberg - Studio Yood
Atlanta
experience of a lifetime! Director-Atlanta@goisrael.gov.il Editorial Coordinator
Esther Shani
Dina Orenbach, Consul Marketing & Sales
We are delighted to share this new edition of the Holy Land Magazine with you. May it Director, Western Region Liron Eshel, Avi Sharon
inspire you to come and explore this ancient land, walking in the footsteps of Jesus of Los Angeles Editorial Offices
Director-LA@goisrael.gov.il
Nazareth, and the prophets, priests, and kings of old experiencing Israel firsthand and 26 Hahermon Street
Gal Hana, Consul Rishon Lezion 7523826
up close as you enter into the greatest story the world has ever known. Director, Canada Israel
Toronto Tel. 972-3-9674031
Israel, exactly like nowhere else! Director-canada@goisrael.gov.il Marketing & Sales
Tel. 972-3-9674032
Email
Eyal Carlin, Consul itzhak@lishar.co.il
Israel Tourism Commissioner, Website
North America www.lishar.com
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Nonstop Masada 4 The Old/New Holy Land* 8 Going up to The content of the advertisements in
this issue of The Holyland Magazine
Jerusalem 12 Discover the Land of the Bible Anew 16 Kfar Kama 22 is the sole responsibility of the
advertisers.
Bringing the Bible to Life in the Golan 24 Exodus, Passover, and the
Front Cover: Blooming in the Golan
Song of the Sea 28 It Happened in Israel 30 The Jerusalem Heights with a backdrop of Mount
Hermon.
Photo: Roni Alush
Marathon 34 A Special Tour in Honor of Israel’s 75th Anniversary 36
Visiting Gush Etzion 40 Joshua’s Altar 42 The Israel Bike Trail 46

Traveling to Israel with My Church 54