'And Ben Haddad listened to king Asa, and he sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel, and he struck Ijon and Dan and Abel-Beth Maachah and all Kinereth with all the land of Naftali' (1 Kings 15:20)

Abraham purchased the cave after the death of his beloved Sarah. He insisted on paying, so that generations that followed could not contest Jewish ownership.

'Pharaoh, King of Egypt, had come up and conquered Gezer and burnt it in fire, and killed the Canaanite who lived in the city. He gave it as a wedding present to his daughter, Solomon’s wife, and Solomon then build up Gezer'

Due to the completion of Israel's longest suspension bridge over the biblical Ben-Hinnom Valley, more pilgrims and pedestrians will be able to reach holy sites.

'The king took counsel and made two golden calves, and he said to them, saying, “It is far for you to go up to Jerusalem; here are your gods, O Israel, that have brought you up from the land of Egypt.' (1 Kings 12-30)

This rarely visited site has many well- preserved ruins of most of the empires that controlled Israel over its 4,000 years!

This week’s Torah portion is “Pinchas” (Numbers 25:10-30:1), and it we read about the zealot by that name.

Let’s not wait for something tragic and painful to wake us up to the Word of God.

'And Abram heard that his kinsman had been taken captive, and he armed his trained men, those born in his house, three hundred and eighteen, and he pursued [them] until Dan.' (Genesis: 14:14)

Only in Israel can you find a highway that dates back to biblical times!

'Behold… a holy man of God, who passes by us regularly. Let us make a small walled upper chamber, and place there for him a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp; and it will be that when he comes to us, he will turn into there.'

The commentators emphasize that the people who complained to Moses were 'exceptionally God fearing,' and this comment is worthy of some elaboration. 

With a fascinating history, Biblical ruins and stunning scenery, Gath offers something for everyone.

'And Solomon built Gezer and the lower Beth-horon. And Baalath and Tadmor in the desert in the land' (1 Kings: 9: 17-18)

When living in Israel, one gets so accustomed to seeing biblical sites at every turn that you can almost start taking it for granted. Some are well known, others less so.

'Gather the sons of Benjamin from the midst of Jerusalem, and in Tekoa sound the shofar, and over Beth-hakerem raise a standard, for evil is visible from the north and a great calamity' (Jeremiah 6:1)

'And all these kings met together, they came and camped together at the waters of Merom, to fight with Israel '(Joshua 11: 5)

'And the border circled from the top of the mountain to the fountain of the Mei (water of) Neftoach, and went out to the cities of Mount Ephron; and the border circled to Baalah, which is Kirjath-jearim' (Joshua 15:9)

Then Joshua spoke to the Lord on the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, 'Sun, stand still upon Gibeon, and Moon in the valley of Ayalon.'

'This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families…Halhul, Beth-zur, and Gedor.' (Joshua 15:20-58)

'And the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families, were … Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Motza.' (Joshua 18:21-26)

Israeli researchers have discovered written records of biblical King David.

Photographic technology has enabled researchers to verify that the events recorded on the stone correspond to the historical account in the Book of Kings.

'And he, Hezekiah, stopped up the source of the waters of the upper Gihon, and he led them straight down on the west to the City of David' (2 Chronicles 32:30)

Climbing to the top of the roof of the former crusader church, there are several locations to view where many exciting Biblical stories took place.

When speaking of spectacular biblical sites in Jordan that can be experienced from Israel, the Arnon River is one key site that is often overlooked.

On a clear day, many sites of significance are visible from here, including Jerusalem, Amman, Jericho, the Dead Sea , Biblical Mount Nebo and more.

Wars with the Assyrians and Babylonians should've ended Jewish ties to Hebron and the Holy Land, but God had other plans.

Hebron is one of the places in Israel that has the deepest meaning to me.

During the First Temple period, Jerusalem was the only Israelite city larger than Lachish.

The location of a major Biblical battle, the Hula Valley is now known for amazing birdwatching.

Zorah was the hometown of Samson, the strongest man who ever lived.

Shoftim deals with kings and monarchy in Judaism. As such, it is a good opportunity to review the life of the most famous king of Israel, David. 

Mount Gilboa is a scenic mountain, offering many great hiking trails. Half of the mountain is barren as a result of King David’s curse (2 Samuel 1:21).

This biblical site near Afula is an opportune place to pray for children.

'And the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families, were...Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and Motza.' -- Joshua 18:21-26

Watch the Bible come to life and learn about the incredible discoveries unearthed in archaeological excavations throughout the City of David!

Lifta's central location offers Biblical heritage, a rich history, and great swimming.

Why was Abraham so insistent that Sarah be buried in this specific cave?

Visitors to this historic wonder are treated to an abundance of stunning Biblical archeology.