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A tour of Jerusalem following special Christian testimonies

Hidden churches, monasteries and secret courtyards in the Old City

Technical details

Duration

Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 10:00 AM.
By prior arrangement.

cost

100 NIS per person.
*Subject to a minimum of 6 people.

Comments

kashrut

Meeting point

The new gate.

A journey through time following Christian testimonies

Join a fascinating journey among the various Christian denominations in Old Jerusalem

 On this tour, we will explore the deep connection between Christianity and the Holy City, discover the history, culture, and customs of the diverse Christian communities, and visit historical and spiritual sites that preserve the stories and traditions of each.

Tour structure:

◀ We will begin the tour at the Anglican Church complex and the Judeo-Messianic entrance.

◀ We will hear interesting stories, learn about the history and culture of the place, and get to know special 150-year-old models of Jerusalem during the Second Temple period, in the days of Jesus - the model of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the status quo.

◀ We will visit the nearby magical garden and talk about the Anglican Church and how it separated from the Catholic Church.

We will visit the monastery of Ethiopian monks located on the roof of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, We will learn about the fascinating stories of the Ethiopian Christian community in Israel and their customs, and their connection to the Jewish people.

◀ We will understand who the Copts who came from Egypt are.

◀ We will learn about their clothing and the special hat that tells a story of heroism.

▶ How did Israel and Egypt's relations affect conflicts with Ethiopian Christians?

◀ For dessert, we went underground to a giant cistern from the time of Queen Helena, 1500 years ago.

We will visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and learn about the various Christian denominations, the final stations in the life of Jesus, theology, and the magnificent mosaics.

⬤ We hear about a craft that is passed down from generation to generation.
⬤ We will get to know Christianity and the Armenian community in Jerusalem.

We will get to know the types of Christian fabrics of Jerusalem.

⬤ We will get to know Ethiopian Christianity and its connection to Judaism and the Bible.

⬤ We will hold an ancient 300-year-old book that will tell us the story of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba in the Ethiopian version.

Guide details:

Tzachi Raviob

"Through my tours, you will be able to connect not only with the physical place, but also with the people and stories that made it what it is today. I believe that when you are exposed to places through the eyes of the locals, the experience takes on a new and deeper dimension."

◀ Tour guide for 8 years guiding city tours in Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Jerusalem and Ramla.

▶ Degree in Land of Israel Studies from Bar Ilan University.

◀ Specializing in tours of religions and cultures, with an emphasis on Christianity.

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