The Renewed Israel Museum Opens to the Public
July 2010
After three years of works and 80 million Dollars invested, the renewed Israel Museum in Jerusalem is reopening to the public. Besides the modern display and the updated technology, some 20,000 square meters of exhibition area have been added to the museum allowing a display of many archeological and art items never seen before.
Increase in Tourism to Israel
June 2010
2.7 million Tourists visited Israel in 2009; Out of these, 616,565 were Americans, 14% more than in the previous year. The increase continues as in January - May of 2010 1.3 tourists have already visited Israel; 41.7% more than in the previous year, and almost as many as in 2008, which was the record year. The data indicates we should expect a continuation in the increase of incoming tourists to Israel throughout the year.
Opera Events Take Place at Massada
June 2010
Over 30,000 people came to see Nabucco Opera preformed by the Israeli Opera, at the footsteps of Massada this summer. Following the success of the 2010 events Aida Opera is scheduled to arrive at Massada at 2011.
First Jesus-era house found in Nazareth
December 2009
Archaeologists say they unearthed remains of the first dwelling in Nazareth that dates to Jesus' era, a simple structure of two rooms and a courtyard. The team found remains of a wall and a system that appeared to collect water from the roof. Based on clay and chalk shards, the dwelling appeared to house a "simple Jewish family". Jews used chalk vessels to ensure the ritual purity of the food and water kept in them.
Herod The Great's Tomb Found in Herodion
May 2007
Archeologists from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem announced today (May 8th) that they have uncovered Herod’s tomb at the Herodion (near Bethlehem). This puts to an end a debate of over 30 years regarding the burial place of Herod the Great.
Wedding at Cana of Galilee
June 2006
Why settle for an ordinary wedding? Douglas and Jacqueline Wilson decided to have their wedding ceremony at the old church in Cana of Galilee, where Jesus preformed His miracle. Douglas proposed to Jacqueline only 4 days before they left for their Holy Land tour, lead by Ruth Snyder. It was just enough to get everything ready on time. What a memorable experience for everyone on the group!