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St. Gerasimus Monastery – Ancient Monks and a Loyal Lion in the Desert
Just a few kilometers from the Jordan River, sits one of the region’s oldest and most storied monasteries: the Saint Gerasimus Monastery, or as it’s affectionately known in Arabic, Deir Hajla.
Severus Synagogue: Ancient Roots Near Hot Springs
The Severus Synagogue is located within Hammat Tiberias National Park. It’s dazzling mosaic floor under the synagogue’s ancient stones reveal the wealth of a Jewish community living confidently amid the cultural currents of the Roman and Byzantine worlds.
The Karaites: A Different Expression of Jewish Faith
Karaite Judaism is a community, whose roots reach back more than a millennium. The Karaites are small but deeply devoted, fiercely scriptural, and committed to a hands-on, personal relationship with the Torah.
Beit Alpha Synagogue: A Mosaic Masterpiece Underfoot
Beit Alpha Synagogue, was built in the sixth century and is known mainly for one thing: its stunning, well-preserved mosaic floor.
The Baháʼí Gardens: A UNESCO World Heritage Experience
The Bahá’í Gardens and World Centre serves as the spiritual and administrative heart of the worldwide Bahá’í community. Recognized for its “outstanding universal value” by UNESCO, these sites were added to the World Heritage List in 2008, signifying their importance for preservation for future generations
The Great Mosque of Ramla: A Crusader Church Turned Mosque
The Great Mosque of Ramla, also known as the El-Omari Mosque was originally constructed as a Christian church by the Crusaders in the 12th century, and was later transformed into a mosque under Mamluk rule. Today, it remains one of the few complete Crusader structures in Israel.
Ramleh War Cemetery: Commonwealth Memory in the Heart of Israel
Ramleh War Cemetery is one of six British Military Cemeteries established in Israel after World War I. It is the largest cemetery for Commonwealth forces in the country serving as a significant memorial for fallen soldiers from numerous nations who served the British Empire.
The Little Western Wall: A Hidden Corner of Jerusalem’s Sacred Past
Though it’s not as well-known or visited as the main Western Wall, the Little Western Wall is modest stretch of ancient stone is a meaningful site for prayer and reflection, that is proximal to the Holy of Holies.
Kochav HaYarden (Belvoir): A Crusader Jewel Overlooking the Jordan Valley
Kochav HaYarden (Hebrew for ‘Star of the Jordan) is a Crusader fortress, Belvoir, that offers breathtaking views and a fascinating glimpse into medieval military architecture and conflict.
St. George’s Church in Lod: Where Legend Rests
Located in Lod (Lydda) , St. George’s Church is a Greek Orthodox site that is revered by Christians around the world as the traditional burial place of St. George, the dragon-slaying saint whose story has inspired millions.