Why do people travel to Israel?    People from all around the world travel to Israel because it’s shocking how much it has to offer, despite its small size! You should visit Israel, because it is a treasure trove for...

Did you know that more than half of the nation of Israel consists of desert? This small country is mostly desert, and yet still has luscious greenery in the Galilee, snow on Mount Hermon, and blooming fields. Let’s adventure into...

The Weather in Israel The weather in Israel is like a novel you’ve just opened for the first time. You might have some idea of what to expect and be prepared for, like a genre, length, or chapters of exposition....

For most Christian travelers in Jerusalem, and especially the ‘first-timers’, the place of Jesus’s death and resurrection is at the top of their list. Almost everyone wants to go to “the spot” to pray and put themselves in the shoes...

Israel is home to many ancient heritage sites of the world. One of the most unique and Biblically significant sites is Caesarea (also called Caesarea Maritime, to differentiate from Caesarea Philippi in the Golan Heights). It is located halfway between...

Where is the Golan Heights? The Golan Heights is a strategic point in the north of Israel. Bordering with Lebanon and Syria, it is a critical area for the security of Israel. But it was also a crucial area of...

Jerusalem and Her Gates Jerusalem is unique among the cities in the Bible. Just imagine - the Bible mentions it over 800 times! A person discovering the Bible for the first time would surely draw the conclusion that Jerusalem is...

The Mount of Olives and the Temple Mount The second most famous mountain in Jerusalem (the Temple Mount on Mount Moriah or Mount Zion being the first) is the Mount of Olives. Why is it so significant?God chose to reveal...

Encouraging words from FIRM founder and staff concerning the Covid-19 Pandemic We have found ourselves in the most unusual of circumstances. Never before has the entire world been told to isolate to protect communities, as we do so in the...

Pastor Chad Veach came to Israel knowing it would be good. But he didn’t know it would change his life. Chad Veach at Jerusalem Encounter in Israel FIRM was honored to host pastor Chad Veach on his first trip to...

Going on a Tour of Israel Your ticket to the most epic tour of Israel is booked, and you’re beyond excited! You know that this will be one of those life-changing cultural experiences that will deepen your worldview, and give...

Shaked is the Hebrew word for Almond Trees. Almond trees are a sign of excitement given by The LORD to mark that spring is about to sprout in the Holy Land.