by webdeveloper | Feb 23, 2026 | Latest News
William Faulkner borrowed the title of his famous novel from King David’s cry of distress when he learned of the death of his rebellious son Absalom. For several centuries, the collective memory of this biblical passage has crystallized around a funerary...
by communication | Feb 23, 2026 | Latest News
When Rome took power in Jerusalem, the land of Israel was a deeply Hellenized region, though some pockets of population still preserved their own religious and cultural identity with great vigor. Pompey kept Hyrcanus II at the head of the Jewish state, deprived of the...
by communication | Feb 23, 2026 | Discover the Holy Land, Latest News
In the time of Jesus, Bethany was only three kilometers from Jerusalem and served as a place of rest for those coming from Jericho. Today, the road interrupted by the separation wall no longer passes through Bethany, and the route has become much longer. One must go...
by communication | Jan 26, 2026 | Latest News
At this time of year, messages arrive in Jerusalem from everywhere with the same wish: Happy New Year! Although here we have as many new year’s as there are calendars. Nevertheless, all share something in common: beginning a new year is a feast with the joy of...
by webdeveloper | Jan 26, 2026 | Latest News
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...
by communication | Jan 25, 2026 | Latest News, Share the Holy Land
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, held from January 18 to 25, acquired special significance on this year 2026 due to the impetus that Pope Leo is giving to the ecumenical path, as demonstrated by his first trip. During the Angelus of this past January 18, he...
