The Government of Israel: Ministry of Tourism
Israel Insights
NOVEMBER 2008
Your Personal Link To the Holy Land
In the News
Celebrate Israel!
Be a Blessing – and Be Blessed!
The Bible promises a blessing for those who bless Israel ...

"I will bless those who bless you." Genesis 12:3

But many times, followers of God simply don't know how to bless the land or people of Israel. They would like to make a statement of their support for the Holy Land – but exactly how do they do that? Read more »
See it in person -- and you'll never be the same!

The Sea of Galilee: God's Special Delight
In Israel, rabbis of old liked to say that God created seven seas, yet he chose the Sea of Galilee as his special delight.

Jesus, too, considered the Sea of Galilee a special place – a place for the miraculous.

On those seashores, he fed first the five thousand and then later the four thousand with just a handful of food. Read more »
Out of the Past

Dead Sea Scrolls Going Digital
Two thousand years ago, hundreds of scrolls – which include the oldest written record of the Old Testament ever found – were buried in the caves of the Judean Desert. Now, sixty years after... Read more »
Sporlight on Jewish Culture

Hanukkah Recalls a Miraculous Event in Jewish History
Hanukkah (also Chanukah) – the Holiday of Lights – is a celebration of the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. It commemorates the Maccabees' successful struggle for independence and religious freedom against the Syrians (2nd century BCE). Read more »
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From the Tourism Commissioner for North and South America
We Hope to See You in 2009 ...
Shalom, and welcome to the latest Israel Insights e-newsletter. As with every edition, you will find unique insights and information about the land and the people of Israel. I trust that it will be both enjoyable and informative to you.

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What leaders are saying ...
Never the same!
Testimonials "Until I visited Israel, I could only imagine the fragrances, sights, sounds, and feel of the Holy Land. Our visit brought to life the ancient Bible stories – and we loved our time in Israel! I highly recommend that every believer make the investment and visit Israel. You'll never be the same!"
Barry Buzza
President, Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada
Lead Pastor, Northside Church, British Columbia
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Your Questions Answered
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.

Where do I begin?

How far in advance should I begin planning a trip?

When is the best time of year to visit?

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A Publication of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Copyright © 2008 Israel Ministry of Tourism. All rights reserved. Articles may be freely reprinted and/or posted on the Internet by permission of the Israel Ministry of Tourism with the following credit appearing with each article reprint and/or posting: This article originally appeared in the Israel Insights Summer 2008 E-newsletter. Reprint/posting rights granted by the Israel Ministry of Tourism.