Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus in Jerusalem- April 2016 Holy Saturday, April 30th, 2016 Manger Square in Bethlehem, Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Beit Jala The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem is pleased to offer, in cooperation with the municipality of Bethlehem and the Greek Orthodox Parish of Beit Jala of the ...
7/1/15 - Travelujah With snow predicted to fall in Jerusalem on Wednesday, it may very well be a white Christmas for Orthodox Christians. Much of the world might be enjoying after Christmas sales but in the Holy Land, two more Christmas holidays are yet to come. The Holy Land is surely unique and celebrating Christmas three ...
Beata Andonia- December 2014 Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity may be the city's most visited tourist attraction, but there is no doubt that the narrow stone streets of Bethlehem’s historic centre offers the tastiest attractions in this historic town renowned as the birthplace of Jesus. Beginning at the edge of Bethlehem's central Manger Square, begins a ...
By Sharat G. Lin with Jiries Canavati in Bethlehem 8/4/2012 Ten years ago, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, in response to a rapid succession of suicide bombings by Palestinians inside Israel and against Israeli settlements in the West Bank , vowed revenge, calling for “an uncompromising war to uproot these savages.” Calling Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat “the ...
By NICOLE JANSEZIAN, TRAVELUJAH 12/19/2011 From Christmas markets in Bethlehem to parades in Nazareth, the Holy Land is the place to truly experience seasonal festivity. There's something for everyone to enjoy this Christmas. For further information on Christian tourism and Holy Land Tours to Israel contact Travelujah. 1. Go Shopping at a Christmas Market Christmas markets are ...
By BEATA M. ANDONIA, TRAVELUJAH 12/08/2011 TRAVELUJAH WEBSITE Bethlehem is singularly important with its historical place in history; people around the world hold a special place for this small city. Each year, as we approach the joyful atmosphere of the Christmas season, hearing and singing the Christmas carols being played on the radio, in the malls ...
Written by Arieh O’Sullivan 15/12/2010 As tourism swells, no room in any inns despite Israeli restrictions Amid unseasonably sunny December days in Bethlehem, it appears history is about to repeat itself. During the week of Christmas all the city’s hotels are fully booked for the first time in decades, which will leave some of the estimated 90,000 expected ...