The Stronghold at Masada Welcome back to our virtual tour of Israel where we are picking up where we left off last week from Masada. We talked about the story of this unique place and its tragic ending. If you were not with us last time, please go back and read Part 1 so you […]
The mystique of ancient ruins created by royalty and later the site of mass suicide, Masada is at the crossroads of political intrigue, biblical history, archeology, and a lost rebellion. Don't miss this journey back in time.
From the lowest spot in the world to the high point of your holiday in Israel, the Dead Sea offers an oasis of beauty, relaxation, tranquility and excitement. The drive down to the Dead Sea, whether from Jerusalem or Arad, never fails to fascinate as you pass one sign after another marking the rapid descent. […]
By Berl Ratzer* Masada is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage sites in Israel and the most visited National Park and historical site. Many millennia of erosion have separated it from the rest of the ridge overlooking the Dead Sea leaving it to stand alone, majestic and imposing. Masada is not a tel (In archaeology […]