IMOT November eNewsletter

Traveling to Israel Has Never Been Easier!

Canaanite Fortress Unearthed in Jerusalem

Another exciting archaeological discovery in Israel will give you an awe-inspiring glimpse into the ancient past! Read more »

See the “Wild” Side of the Bible

Along with experiencing life-changing biblical sites, your tour of Israel will also allow you to see some of the animal species that you can find in the very pages of the Bible – thanks to a dedicated team of Israel Nature and Parks Authority professionals and volunteers who are seeing to it that endangered biblical species are returning to the Holy Land. Read more »

Temple Road Discovered in City of David

Yes, this month’s edition of Israel Insights features two amazing new archaeological discoveries that will add to the memories you can make in the Holy Land! You already read about the Canaanite fortress in our feature story, and now we want to tell you about the discovery of a section of a stepped street dating from the Second Temple period (50 BC – 100 AD). Read more »

The Land of Olives and Honey?

Olive presses and olive oil constitute an entire culture in Israel. This culture began in ancient biblical times when olive trees and oil were loved and revered. Israel is referred to in the book of Deuteronomy 8:8 as a land of olive oil and honey. Read more »

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	From the Tourism Commissioner for North and South America Down by the Riverside The air is silent, the buff-colored soil punctured by groves of diffident tamarisk trees. The road passes bleak, abandoned buildings, and crosses crown gateways. A lion of Judah, symbol of the Ethiopian church, roars silently on a blue-tiled background, a lone lord of all he surveys. That is the scene here at the Jordan River near Jericho on an ordinary day, in an ordinary month. Read more »

	What leaders are saying ... Never the same! “A trip to Israel is an enriching historical experience, an eye-opening cultural experience, and an amazing biblical experience. But most of all, it is a dynamic spiritual experience that will change your life! Because of the many trips I have taken to Israel, I don’t just read my Bible now – I see it come alive in my mind with every word of Scripture I read. I want to encourage you to make the journey of a lifetime – one that will transform your heart and spirit forever. Because when you visit Israel, you will never be the same!” Dr. Woodrow Kroll President Back to the Bible International Read more Testimonials

	Whether you're ready to host a tour group to Israel now — or you're just thinking about it for the future — here you will find answers to some of the questions most often asked about hosting a group in the land of the Bible. When is the best time of year to visit? Do I need a visa to travel to Israel? What should I pack? Will I be able to use my electrical accessories, such as hair dryers and electric razors? Read more »

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