Holy Travel newsletter: Israel opera, Return to Zion

Spot Report: Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

As Israel marks the miraculous prophesied reunification of Jerusalem under Jewish sovereignty, Christians should remember the biblical command to pray for the city’s peace and contentment.

Shavuot for Kids

Shavuot-also known as the Feast of Weeks or Pentecost-is a Jewish holiday celebrating the giving of the Ten Commandments and the Torah (the first five books of the Bible).

FEATURES:

	Feast of the Visitation Wraps up Month Dedicated to Mary Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth is highlight of commemorations
	Disabled Travel – Israel Proves Accessible for Tourists in Wheelchairs Visiting the Holy Land is an accessible venture for anyone
	Israel Opera Festival Features Jerusalem’s Churches As part of the 2011 Israeli Opera Festival, Jerusalem churches will host classical concerts in an appetizer of sorts to the city’s main events
	The Role of the Nations in the Return to Zion What the prophets foretold millennia ago is now becoming reality, as G-d gathers in His people Israel from around the world
	Falafel – Israel’s national snack The first time I tried falafel I thought it was the best thing I ever put in my mouth. After four years in Israel, however, I grew a little falafel-weary
	Christian, Jewish Leaders Call for Understanding, Dialogue Between the Two Religions What the prophets foretold millennia ago is now becoming reality, as G-d gathers in His people Israel from around the world