Great Pilgrimages of the World Converge on University Campus

According to Terry Lee Goodrich of Baptist News, each year, more than 330 million people around the world journey to sacred places to perform acts of devotion, express faith or seek enlightenment or healing.

From Oct. 1st to Dec. 31st 2016, visitors to Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex in Waco, Texas, will learn about those pilgrimages through the exhibition National Geographic Sacred Journeys. The exhibit, created with National Geographic photography, recreates places, spaces and events so visitors can observe, discuss and learn about the history and beliefs behind spiritual travels around the world.

There are a few Jewish pilgrimage sights that have been replicated in this exhibit including The Western Wall of the Second Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, Israel and the Caves in the bluffs along the Dead Sea in Qumran, Israel, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. 

 

Philip Jenkins, professor of history in Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion says, "Many Americans associate the idea of pilgrimage with the Middle Ages, but in fact it is a huge reality in the present world, something that affects literally billions of people,” said Philip Jenkins, professor of history in Baylor’s Institute for Studies of Religion." 

“Pilgrimage also provides a wonderful way of understanding religious impulses as they are expressed in different world faiths,” Jenkins said. “So we are dealing with something richly educational, something that provides a unique way of understanding different religious traditions, but it’s also breathtaking in terms of the beautiful places and buildings that will be explored.”

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Video Tour of God's Word: 7 Days in the Holy Land

Check out this amazing video experience! Franklin Graham and Cissie Graham Lynch filmed on location in Israel where some of the greatest stories ever told actually happened. Enjoy 7 videos chocked full of interesting and insightful information. 

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New Interactive E-book Guide to Jewish Venice

The World Jewish Heritage Fund has just recently published an interactive e-book guide to Jewish Venice, "A Journey Through the Venetian Ghetto," that can be downloaded for free! This e-book is a digital gateway to learn about some of the most significant origins of modern Jewish cultural heritage. Click HERE to learn more! 

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Trail Riding Vacations with Abrams Travel!

Explore the land of Israel on horseback with Abrams Travel! Enjoy cantering across the land of ancient battles near Mt. Tabor, and wade your horse through the waters of the Jordan River. With the professional guidance of the Israeli trainer Yair Sharet, your trusted mounts will carry you across the beautiful Galilee countryside. Contact us today to book your journey.

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Floor Tiles Found from Herod's Temple

According to The Times of Israel, floor tiles found in the Temple Mount are believed to have decorated the Second Temple in Jerusalem. In 2004 operations began to recover artifacts from the tens of thousands of tons of dirt dumped outside the Old City. The Temple Mount Sifting Project has found over 600 colored stone fragments that the organization's director believes came from the temple built by King Herod.

“This represents the first time that archaeologists have been able to successfully restore an element from the Herodian Second Temple complex,” Zachi Dvira, co-founder and director of the Temple Mount Sifting Project, said.

 

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Explore Israel with Abrams Travel!

Have you always wanted explore the Jewish heritage in depth? Explore the country alongside the experts at Abrams Travel. Abrams Travel's group exploration includes 10 full days of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle along with a professional government licensed English speaking guide. Enjoy a visit to the Western Wall Tunnel, a jeep tour at the foot of the Golan, a spa day at the Dead Sea, and much, much more. Is there a site you've been dying to see? Let us know and we'll make that happen! 

Rosh Hanikra - Cave Exit

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The Art of Mosaics Returns to Jerusalem's Old City

A new art and tourism project featuring 10 original and reproduced mosaics was recently unveiled by the Minister of Jerusalem Affairs, Ze'ev Elkin at the Cardo in the Jewish Quarter according to Micahel Zeff of Ynet News. 

"The project, 'Jerusalem of Mosaics,' is another step in branding the Jewish Quarter as a location that tells a story," said Itay Bezalel, CEO of the Jewish Quarter Restoration and Development Company. 

Each of the unique mosaics tells a story, creating a contrast between the past and the present. The art in Jerusalem is just one of many reasons why it is such a tourist attraction. To those experiencing their faith, to those that have this city on their bucket list, there is truly something for everyone to experience in this magical place. 

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