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Pilgrims on the Mount of Beatitudes. Regional Council complex in the Southern
Photo: Itamar Grinberg
Above: Church of All Nations Garden. mosaic presents 55 medallions decorated
On right: City of David.
Photos: Noam Chen
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District of Israe. Buried for centuries, the
with hunting scenes, animals, and scenes of
everyday life.
Recent excavations near the Church of the Holy
Sepulchre have revealed signs of an ancient
garden—supporting the biblical accounts of
the crucifixion site and the presence of olive
trees and grapevines.
These discoveries are not static relics—they
are living affirmations. They connect us to the months will tell you: they felt safe. They felt
past and to the God who continues to reveal
Himself through this land.
In uncertain times, it is easy to hesitate. But Israel is where God’s promises have been
as people of faith, we are called not only
to remember the past but to engage with
the present. Visiting Israel now is an act of
solidarity, of spiritual renewal, and of deep
encouragement to the people who live and
serve in the land.
Now is not the time to wait. Now is the time to has absorbed conflict, exile, and pain—and
go—because the land needs our feet walking
it, our prayers spoken in it, and our hearts
tuned to the voice of God through it.
For pastors, church leaders, and believers,
Israel is more than a location on the map. It
is a partner in faith, a witness to Scripture,
and a testament for God’s ongoing story.
Bringing a group to Israel is one of the most
transformational experiences you can offer
your congregation. It brings unity, passion,
and perspective. A renewed commitment to
your faith and to the church.
Israel today is a land where the Church’s
connection to its roots can be reawakened.
Seeing the Sea of Galilee where Jesus calmed
the storm, visiting Capernaum where He
taught, standing at the Jordan River where
He was baptized—these experiences cannot
be replicated anywhere else. They are only
possible in Israel.
And in this season, that connection is even
more important. Our faith hasn’t changed. The
promises of God haven’t changed. The land
remains a testimony to both.
Those who have visited Israel in recent
embraced. And they felt something they
didn’t expect—peace.
fulfilled and where His presence is still felt.
To walk the land now is to declare with your
actions your faith is greater than anything else
you may feel, and your love for God’s people
and His purposes is alive and active.
Israel has always been a land of healing. It
still it thrives. The Holy Land teaches us what
it means to overcome, to rebuild, and to keep
going. And in that way, it speaks to every
pilgrim who comes.
Whether you come as a first-time visitor or
a returning traveler of faith, you will find the
same vibrant life pulsing through this land.
You’ll find fresh hospitality, powerful worship,
deep conversations, and sacred silence. You’ll
✦find renewal.
Jill Daly serves as the Midwest Director of the Israel
Ministry Of Tourism