Abraham in Beersheba: 7 wells, 7 sheep, and 1 covenant
Today, the Negev Desert (or Neguev) is visited for several reasons. Its erosion craters, or Makhteshim — the most famous being Makhtesh Ramon — attract geology enthusiasts from around the world. The exceptional clarity of its sky makes the Negev a privileged location...
The Hasmonean Dynasty
The Maccabean revolt succeeded in shaking off the dominion of the Seleucid monarchs who cruelly persecuted those who remained faithful to the Law of the Lord. Their definitive triumph opened a new period in the history of the people of God. The Hasmonean Dynasty:...
Merry Christmas!
Dear friends, Throughout this year 2025 close to Christmas, filled with challenges and lessons, and despite the war, we have been able to keep our doors open, welcoming an average of 252 visitors per month from diverse cultures and religions, and hailing from more...
In the Periphery of the Holy Land, the Nomads: Arabs, Nabataeans, and Bedouins
Fragment of a mosaic from a Byzantine church near Gaza depicting a man (perhaps a Bedouin?) leading a camel laden with wine amphorae. Kissufim, 6th century. Display location: Israel Museum. Source: Wikimedia Commons. During the invasion of Judea, the Nomads of the...