Nov 3, 2010

Faces of the Holy Land

Eye on Israel

Photos of people in Jerusalem and beyond…(image above is of a Bedouin in the Judean Desert). Continue reading

Jun 17, 2010

Ein Gedi

And a Dip in the Dead Sea...

By Lisa T. Bergren

After a visit to Qumran, site where they found the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Masada, ancient Herodian palace and stronghold for Jewish Zealots during the Great Revolt, we were ready for some fun. Heading back north along the Dead Sea, where Israeli forces patrol (Jordan is on the east side of the lake), we reached Ein Gedi, the most popular park for those who want to swim in the Dead Sea.

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Jun 15, 2010

Masada

Herodian Palace & Jewish Stronghold

By Lisa T. Bergren

After a visit to Qumran, site where the Dead Sea scrolls were found, we moved on along the shores of the ancient waterway (the Dead Sea is the lowest surface on Earth, at 1385 feet below sea level), to one of Herod’s desert palaces, a fortress on the iron-rich, red cliffs called Masada. Continue reading

Jun 14, 2010

Qumran

Where the Dead Sea Scrolls Were Found

By Lisa T. Bergren

On the northern edge of the Dead Sea, along the barren, chalky cliffs, riddled with caves, a Bedouin boy found treasure in 1947. Continue reading