Hearts for Israel
The Jesus Journey
March 23 - April 1, 2025
"Happy are those who are strong in the Lord, who set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem." Psalm 84:5(NLV)
VISION STATEMENT
To deepen your faith and assist you in discovering the Jewish roots of Christianity as you tread the timeless footsteps of The Lord Jesus Christ.
TOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Become personally acquainted with the Land that God chose for His people forever. Your Bible will come alive before your eyes as you remember the stories, miracles and lessons on the locations where they were taught so many years ago. On-site teachings by Karen Swanson, an experienced Bible teacher, will enrich your thoughts with "Israel Insights." She is a former Bible Study Fellowship Teaching Leader. Learn more about Karen here.
SITES WE WILL VISIT
Nazareth Village - full scale recreation of first century Nazareth
Cable car ascent of Masada
Sea of Galilee boat ride and fishing demonstration
St. Peter's fish seaside lunch in Tiberias
Magdala (Home of Mary Magdalene) newly excavated site
Temple Treasures
Davidson Museum - History of Temple Mount with virtual tour.
City of David
Chorazin
Western Wall Tunnel Tour
Explore Caesarea, ancient seaport built by Herod the Great
Sail the Sea of Galilee, as Jesus did
Marvel at Mt. Carmel, location of prophet Elijah's fiery victory
Worship on the Mount of Beatitudes
Visit Capernaum, center of Jesus' ministry
Rejoice as Christ followers are baptized in the Jordan River
View Megiddo/Valley of Armageddon, possible site of the last great battle
Contemplate Masada, 2000 yr. old Jewish mountaintop fortress
See Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered
Float in the Dead Sea
Experience the Holy City of Jerusalem
Sing hymns and pray in the Upper Room
Meditate on the Mount of Olives
Celebrate communion in the Garden Tomb, "He is not here, He is Risen!"
Pray among ancient olive trees in the Garden of Gethsemane
Ascend the Southern Steps that led to the Temple Mount, in Jesus' day
Remember Jews murdered in Holocaust at Yad Vashem Memorial
Prayerfully plead for the peace of Jerusalem at the Western Wall
TOUR INCLUDES
Departure from Newark/TelAviv/Newark
(Passengers will be responsible for domestic flights to/from Newark)
3 nights at The Magdala or Sophia Hotel in Tiberius
4 nights at luxurious Inbal Hotel in Jerusalem
8 full days of comprehensive sight-seeing
Full Israeli breakfast daily
Delicious dinner each evening
Falafel lunch (traditional Israeli sandwich)
All entrance fees to sites
Luxury air-conditioned tour bus
Whispers - earbud technology enabling you to hear from 500 feet away
English speaking Israel Tour Guide
Transfers to and from Tel Aviv airport
All hotel taxes and service charges
All baggage handling
Farewell dinner before departure