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The Pomegranate is the fruit used for the blessing of multiplication and long life. It is one of the species eaten on Rosh HaShana. Another tidbit: Israel is the second largest exporter of the Pomegranate in the world. It also has health benefits: "The fruit has a high concentration of nutritional fibers and tannins….. it has been found that eating one Pomegranate a day is enough to help fight arteriosclerosis."
The Nakhal David stream named after King David is located on the north side of Ein Gedi. This majestic area was inhabited 5,000 years ago during Chalcolithic period and a temple from that time period has been excavated. King David, 3,000 years hid from King Saul in this area as well. (1 Samuel 23:29) And rare persimmon oil was produced there. Today, Ein Gedi is a beautiful oasis in the dessert.
On Mt. Carmel, the very place where Elijah prayed bringing rain to a drought stricken land during the reign of King Ahab, is a magnificent house of worship--Kehilat HaCarmel. Visit their website to learn more about the Kehilat and about the prophetic land of Israel.
The Pomegranate is the fruit used for the blessing of multiplication and long life. It is one of the species eaten on Rosh HaShana. Another tidbit: Israel is the second largest exporter of the Pomegranate in the world. It also has health benefits: "The fruit has a high concentration of nutritional fibers and tannins….. it has been found that eating one Pomegranate a day is enough to help fight arteriosclerosis."
Istanbul is one of the largest cities in the world boasting approximately 19 million. Not only is Turkey a cradle of Civilization, but also the cradle of early Christianity. Paul was born in Turkey and much of his ministry took place in areas such as Tarsus, Ephesus, Cappadocia, Perge, Antioch in Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe and Attalia--all in Turkey.
The art of Turkish tile and ceramic-making developed over the centuries incorporating many different techniques and styles. Anatolia became a tile and ceramic center achieved a deservedly worldwide reputation with the support of the Ottoman court. Today, Kutahya is an important center of tile and ceramic-making as well as Iznik, Istanbul, and Bursa.
Veria (Beria) is a sea port city known for its famous amphitheater, forests and fruit- tree plantations. Agriculture thrives in this rainy culture. It is home to many historic remains from the time of Paul and in particular from the 16th -18th centuries. Veria (Berea) is mentioned in the book of Acts 17:1-13 as the place where the Jews were more noble than Thessaloniki in that they "searched the scripture" to see whether Paul's discourse was true or not.
Istanbul is one of the largest cities in the world boasting approximately 19 million. Not only is Turkey a cradle of Civilization, but also the cradle of early Christianity. Paul was born in Turkey and much of his ministry took place in areas such as Tarsus, Ephesus, Cappadocia, Perge, Antioch in Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe and Attalia--all in Turkey.
EL Vizion is more than just a travel agency, we are a tour company that brings scripture to life by engaging you in an interactive tour experience that allows you to realize G-D's prophetic vision for Israel and the Nations. It is our mission to provide custom made tours that serve to meet your expectations from our initial meeting to your safe return home. Our friendly agents are not just acquainted with Israel and beyond, they are experts connected with experts who desire to provide efficient, high quality service with honesty and integrity. We specialize in tours to Israel and biblical Lands such as Turkey and Greece. Contact us today and travel with us to Israel and beyond!
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