The Government of Israel: Ministry of Tourism
Israel Insights
OCTOBER 2008
Your Personal Link To the Holy Land
In the News
Celebrate Israel!
Over 10,000 Christian Leader’s Tool Kits Distributed!
Earlier this year, the Israel Ministry of Tourism officially announced the launch of a free tour-planning kit specifically designed for Christian leaders in churches, ministries, and the media.

Knowing that so many Christians deeply desire to visit the Holy Land in person, the Israel Ministry of Tourism created the Christian Leader’s Tool Kit to help church and ministry leaders more easily plan and host tour groups. Read more »
See it in person -- and you'll never be the same!

Just “dropping in” for a miracle
As Jesus grew more popular in Israel, crowds of people flocked to hear his message – and to personally experience the miracle-working power for which he had become known by so many.

But what if you were desperate for Jesus’ healing touch … but you couldn’t get to see him because there were just too many people in the building where Jesus was preaching? Read more »
Out of the Past

Excavation uncovers two new discoveries
Extensive excavations on Mount Zion have uncovered the extraordinary remains of the wall of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period (second century BCE – 70 CE) and the remains of a city wall from the Byzantine period (324-640 CE), which was built on top of it. Read more »
Sporlight on Jewish Culture

Yom Kippur: The holiest of Jewish holidays
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest and most important holiday in Judaism. It is a day of fasting and prayer that is celebrated on the 10th of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, 10 days after Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This year, Yom Kippur begins at sundown on October 8 and ends at sundown on October 9. Read more »
Questions/Comments?
Contact us at info@goisrael.org.il or write to:
Israel Ministry of Tourism
800 Second Avenue, 16th Floor
Yitzhak Rabin Way
New York, NY 10017

1.888.77.ISRAEL
Free Israel Planning Kit
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A free resource just for you
Shalom! I am pleased to welcome you to this edition of Israel Insights. While I know you will find all of the material both interesting and useful, I believe you will discover the main article to be of great value to you as a Christian leader.

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What leaders are saying ...
Never the same!
Robert Stearns “In Israel, you will feel the presence of God and see the Bible coming to life like never before. Visit Israel – it will change your life forever, and you’ll never be the same!”
Robert Stearns
President/Founder, Eagles Wings Ministries
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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.

How affordable is a trip to Israel?

How far in advance should I begin planning a trip?

How long should our trip be?

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