by Michael Jackaman | Dec 25, 2020 | Bethlehem
This Christmas is like no other in Bethlehem — the biblical birthplace of Jesus Christ. Christmas celebrations are scaled back and social distancing measures are in place to curb the spread of Covid-19. Elliot Gotkine reports. Source: CNN, Mondoweiss...
by Michael Jackaman | May 21, 2020 | Hebron
Hebron is an oft-overlooked tour destination of Palestine but there are many things to do in Hebron. While an oft-overlooked tour destination in Palestine, it is one that never ceases to be of interest to those that love history, archaeology, and Palestinian...
by Michael Jackaman | Apr 17, 2020 | Jerusalem, World Heritage Sites
My Jerusalem tours cover all of the religious, historical and archaeological heritage of the city, but I have a special interest in showing its Christian heritage. This blog will focus on the Holy Sepulchre during the most important ceremony of Holy Week leading to...
by Michael Jackaman | Mar 19, 2020 | Judean Desert
My Saint George Chozeva Monastery Tour highlights the uniqueness of the Judean Desert monastic traditions located in one of the most stunning landscape of the West Bank. On one unknown day in the late 6th century AD/CE, a Greek monk by name of George from the island...
by Michael Jackaman | Feb 11, 2020 | Judean Desert
A mere hour from Bethlehem and 40 minutes from Jerusalem, a journey to the baptismal site of Christ at the Jordan River near the city of Jericho is a descent to the lowest point of elevation in the world. It is also one of the most sacred places in Christianity. The...
