How old is St. Peter's Monastery in Jaffa City?

Top 7 Things to Do in Jaffa—Tel Aviv

While it is not the number one spot for tourism in Israel, Jaffa does boast historical and biblical significance, as well as many sights to see. Take a look!

Mountains of the Israeli Holy Land

Mountains in the Bible are mentioned 500 times. All these mountains have special meaning to different cultures.

The Buraq Wall: Visiting the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem

All the info you need for visiting Jerusalem’s western wall, including opening hours and rules.

What You Can Find at the Jaffa Flea Market

We round up the Jaffa International Market's offerings, food, and flea market trading hours.

Does Mount Zion still exist?

What do I need to know before visiting Jerusalem?

Is there any dress code in Israel or specifically Jerusalem that we should know? And are there any places that are off-limits to non-religious people? What else should we know about before we lan

What is the average age for skiing in Israel?

I'm curious to know the general age group of the people who ski on Mt Hermon is. Any idea?

Traveling in Israel: Distance From Nazareth to Bethlehem

When walking the route Mary and Joseph walked from Nazareth to Bethlehem is a journey of about 90 miles. But this was not an easy journey to do.

Why Is the Dead Sea Called the Dead Sea?

The Dead Sea is a popular tourist attraction in Israel, but how did it get its name? Read further to find out.

4 Best Beaches in Tel Aviv

In summery Tel Aviv, going to the beach is a must. There are so many to choose from, so we took the liberty to decide on the four which we think are the best.

Visit Nimrod Fortress: Interesting Facts, Location, History, and More

Who is Nimrod, and why is this fortress named after him? What is the significance of the Valley of Nimrod? We explore the legends related to the huge castle.

Bringing Jaffa, Israel to life through the Artza Holy Land blog.

Explore the Holy Land through the Artza Holy Land blog. A pilgrimage through the country and discover the beauty and culture of the birthplace of Christianity.

Megiddo: History, Biblical Significance, and Relevance Today

Megiddo, Tel Megiddo, and Armageddon. All of these names refer to the site of the end of the world, but what does this mean? Read our blog to find out.

Where is modern-day Megiddo?

If we wanted to go to Israel to visit Megiddo, where would we find it today?

How many Christian churches are in jaffa city, Israel?

Ehm, trivia? Anyone? I'm just wondering how many churches there are in this city because there seem to be quite a few, and I'm curious to know.

What is so special about Masada?

Is climbing Masada worth it?

Where is the tabernacle of God?

Has the tabernacle been found, and is it in Israel?

Is the Pelter Winery kosher?

Do you get kosher wine at the Pelter winery in Israel?

Are there wild boars in Israel?

We had some people tell us that there are some boars in Haifa and that we should be careful. Is this true? Are boars native to Israel?

Is Dan River another name for Jordan River?