Shavuot the Feast of Weeks

2023-05-26 14:49:02

Shavuot the Feast of Weeks  is a signifcat holiday, deeply rooted in our rich biblical heritage. A time of renewal…

Rebirth in Christianity

2023-03-13 19:36:16

Rebirth in Christianity refers to the concept of being born again, either in a physical or spiritual sense. Rebirth is…

The Jordan River - The water of healing

2023-04-20 11:06:06

The Jordan River - The water of healing is known by its powers through the stories of the old Testament…

Hotel Ohalo Manor

2022-02-08 09:02:53

The hotel Ohalo Manor is located on the shore of the Sea of Galilee facing the Golan Heights. You will…

Feel the Holy land on your skin

2019-05-24 09:35:10

Feel the Holy land on your skin with "Shivat natural cosmetics". Products based on the essence of the 7 species.…

Such an Epiphany we had!

2019-05-24 08:34:52

On January 19th, Yardenit held the Orthodox Epiphany celebration, for the first time in its 39 years! The celebration was…

Do you want to learn an African language, but don't know how to start?

2018-11-11 19:06:12

Your reply is probably negative, and we have no such plans at Yardenit, but last September we were thrilled to…

Tabernacles is over now, but wait: did we get confused?

2018-11-11 19:04:03

Passover is the Jewish holiday celebrated to remember the Exodus from slavery to freedom and a reminder of the hardships…

"In a daring mission into Arab countries, a kibbutz member from the Galilee managed to bring a valuable agricultural treasure into Israel."

2018-11-11 19:02:10

Fake news? Not when we're speaking about the 1930s. This is the bold and surprising story of Ben-Zion Israeli, who…

Kabbalah Jewelry

2016-11-06 13:52:17

By wearing Kabbalah jewelry a person opens mystical spiritual channels and receives through them the energy needed to create all the…

"HALEL" MUSIC FESTIVAL AT YARDENIT

2016-06-07 11:07:43

The first "HALEL" music festival at Yardenit was very exciting. On Sunday June 5th 2016 we conducted our very first…

How to choose gifts on Purim

2016-03-20 08:51:40

The month Adar is loved by all the Jewish people. This first spring month brings us the most joyful and…

Tu BiShvat

2016-01-24 11:42:49

On the day, called in Israel Tu BiShvat (Hebrew. ט"וּ בִּשְׁבָט), usually the rainy season ends and the nature revives.…

"Made in Israel" - how the Israeli government supports local manufacturers

2015-12-21 13:44:38

Blue and white are the colors of the National Flag of Israel. “Buy Blue and White” - is the motto…

10 Reasons to buy "Made in Israel" Products

2015-12-21 12:36:05

We all want to live in a country with a strong and stable economy. In a country where there are…

Celebrating Christmas in Israel

2015-12-17 12:36:44

Christmas celebration in Israel If you want to spend an unforgettable Christmas, you definitely need to visit Israel at this…

Flower Seeds of the Holyland

2022-05-11 07:17:41

Plants, Herbs and Flower Seeds of the Holyland ? You too, can have a garden full of flowers from the…

Seal of Solomon

2015-11-12 11:44:42

The Seal of Solomon, is regarded as a source of divine power and is endowed with supernatural powers in many…

Holy Water in the Bible

2015-11-01 12:10:06

Water is one of the most commonly used words in the Bible. We know that water is a synonym to…

How to blow a Shofar

2015-10-15 11:38:08

Sounding a shofar is a religious duty on some High Holidays in the Judaism, such as Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish…

Israeli dates: the complete guide to Dates from Israel

2015-10-07 11:39:01

History and importance  of Dates. Dates are known to mankind since ancient times. This fruit is grown by man for…

Three Pilgrimage Festivals

2015-09-25 06:45:59

"Three times a year all males must appear before the Lord your God at the place he will choose: at the Festival of…

Haifa

2015-09-10 07:59:39

Haifa is one of the most beautiful cities of Israel. Even the name of this city reflects its beauty –…

The Dead Sea

2015-09-10 07:50:35

"It was a funny bath. We could not sink. One could stretch himself at full length on his back, with…

Olive Oil

2015-09-10 07:44:45

Olive oil has been known to a mankind since ancient times. This product, poetically called by Homer "the liquid gold",…

Israeli Wines from ancient times until today.

2015-09-06 09:06:44

The first evidences of the winemaking in the Jewish history appear in the Old and New Testament. “Go thy way,…

The Sea of Galilee

2015-09-06 08:13:12

The Sea of Galilee, also known as Lake Kinneret or The Tiberias Sea, is the main source of water for…

The Food of Israel

2015-09-01 08:21:02

Israel. The Holy Land. An amazing state formed relatively recently. Food in Israel is similar to the country, it is…

The National Symbols of Israel: Flag, Emblem and Anthem

2015-09-01 05:46:21

The State of Israel Israel is located in south-west Asia; the country has land borders with Lebanon in the north,…

The History of Jewish Art

2015-08-31 08:17:46

The history of the Jewish art is similar to the history of the Jewish religion and Jews – it comprises…

Jewish Music in the Biblical Period

2015-08-31 05:39:32

The history of musical art in modern Israel apparently begins in the times prior to the arrival of Jews in…

Shavuot - Jewish Holiday of the receiving the Torah

2015-08-30 11:02:46

Shavuot is the holiday of receiving the Torah, the compilation of the moral and ethical laws of the Jewish nation. It…

The Jerusalem Day

2015-08-30 10:57:04

Skyline of the Old City and Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Israel. Yom Yerushalayim or Jerusalem Day is the newest Jewish…

Lag B'Omer

2015-08-30 10:52:03

Lag B’Omer, 33rd day of the Omer count is celebrated as a holiday with picnics, bonfires, shooting a bow and…

Pesach Sheni

2015-08-30 10:47:47

The fourteenth day of the month of Iyar is a special day. It is called the Pesach Sheni (The Second…

Yom HaAtzmaut

2015-08-30 10:44:52

Israel's Independence Day (Hebrew. יום העצמאות, Yom Haatzmaut) is the main state holiday of the country. It is celebrated every…

Yom HaZikaron

2015-08-30 10:40:51

On the 4th of Iyar by Hebrew calendar the national day of mourning - Yom HaZicaron, is commemorated in Israel.…

Yom HaShoah

2015-08-30 10:35:29

The word “Shoah” means a complete destruction by fire. It has become synonymous with the extermination of six million Jews…

Passover

2015-08-27 08:42:46

Passover or Pesach is the most ancient of Jewish holidays, it is associated with one of the most important events in…

Purim - the Jewish Masquerade

2015-08-27 07:53:34

Hamantaschen cookies or Haman's ears, noisemaker and carnival masks for Purim celebration. Purim is the celebration of the deliverance of…

Asarah B'Tevet - 10th of Tevet

2015-08-27 07:40:50

In the chronology of sad events of the Jewish history 10th of Tevet comes first. It is followed by 17th…

Chanukah - the Holiday of Lights

2015-08-27 07:32:15

Chanukah is the Jewish holiday of candles that are lit in honor of the miracle that occurred after the victory…

Simchat Torah

2015-08-27 07:06:21

Simchat Torah means “Rejoicing the Torah”. This celebration of the God’s Word starts on Shemini Atzeret, the eighth day of…

Shemini Atzeret

2015-08-27 07:00:51

One extra day of Holiday. Holiday of Sukkot should be observed for 7 days. But it is said in Numbers…

Sukkot - The Feast of Tabernacles

2015-08-27 06:55:13

The Jewish Feast of Tabernacles, Sukkot begins on the 15th day of the year (15 Tishrei) and lasts for 7…

Yom Kippur

2015-08-27 06:45:00

Introduction The culmination of the Days of Awe is the Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement. It falls on…

Tzom Gedaliah

2015-08-27 06:38:07

Fast of Gedaliah is a day of mourning and fasting that is kept on the 3rd of Tishrei in the…

Chai Symbol - what is the meaning?

2015-08-27 05:45:45

You may often see Chai symbol on various jewelry items and a variety of ornaments. What does it mean? It…

New Moon Rosh Chodesh

2015-08-26 06:13:28

The first day of the month (or the last day of the previous month, when it consisted of 30 days)…

Tallit - The Prayer Shawl

2015-08-26 05:14:51

The Tallit is a religious garment that is used by the Jewish People for praying. It is a square piece…

Tefillin - the Crown of Jewish Uniqueness

2015-08-26 05:01:04

What are the Tefillin?  The Talmud calls the Tefillin (תפלין) the Crown of the Jewish uniqueness. The Tefillin is worn…

The Torah Scroll

2015-08-25 13:20:56

The Torah Scroll is a parchment made of the Kosher animal skin, hand-written in a special script by a skilled…

What is a Kiddush Cup

2015-08-24 12:18:38

The Kiddush cup is a special goblet that is used for blessing wine on Sabbath and holidays. Usually, this Cup…

Kippah

2015-08-24 11:06:44

The small skullcap that religious Jewish men wear is called in Hebrew a “Kippah”, in Yiddish it’s called a “Yarmulke”.…

Shabbat

2015-08-24 09:53:33

Ceasing of an ordinary, everyday work on the seventh day of the week is one of the main precepts of…

Menorah

2015-08-24 09:05:42

The word “Menorah” translates from Hebrew as a lamp or a chandelier. It is believed to be the main symbol…

The Star of David

2015-08-24 07:57:20

The Star of David is an ancient symbol in the form of a hexagram (six-pointed star), combined of two superimposed…

Grafted in Symbol: Grafted in and its symbolism

2015-08-23 12:57:34

 The symbol “Grafted In” became very popular during last decades. It was discovered in the Jerusalem area as a decoration…

Anointing Oils

2015-08-23 12:16:21

The anointing oil was used in religious rituals since ancient times. This age-old tradition is still alive. The ceremony of…

The City of Tiberias

2015-08-23 12:01:19

Tiberias is the lowest city in the world as it is located 214 meters below sea level. The city was…

Jerusalem sites that everyone should visit.

2015-08-23 11:46:01

It is impossible to write about all the attractions of the “City of God” in one article, because of their…

Tel Aviv - the city that never sleeps.

2015-08-23 11:43:26

The name Tel Aviv translates from Hebrew as “A Spring Hill”. This name is written in the Tanah (the Old…

Jerusalem. The Eternal City.

2015-08-23 11:29:46

kyline of the Old City and Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Israel. There is only one city in the world whose…

Mezuzah

2015-08-23 11:20:42

The Mezuzah is a miniature parchment with two portions from the Torah inscribed on it. The first portion begins with the…

The Hoshen - Breastplate of the High Priest

2015-08-23 11:04:52

 “You shall make the breastplate of judgment. Artistically woven according to the workmanship of the ephod you shall make it:…

Jerusalem Cross

2015-08-19 11:52:17

The Jerusalem Cross is combined of one large Cross in the middle with four smaller Crosses surrounding it. This Cross…

Shofar

2015-08-19 10:09:45

The Shofar is a horn of an animal, usually a ram or a mountain goat, which is used in religious…

Judaica Objects

2015-08-19 09:59:56

Judaica objects consists of broad layers of religious, philosophical and cultural life of the Jewish people. All the accumulated knowledge,…

Transfiguration of the Lord

2015-08-18 10:35:11

Transfiguration of the Lord is one of the most venerated events in Christianity. This Feast is celebrated by most Christian…

Rosh HaShanah the Jewish New Year

2015-08-17 11:32:51

Rosh HaShanah is the Jewish New Year, it literally means “The head of the year” in Hebrew. It occurs in…

Tu B'Av Festival of Love

2015-07-30 09:54:56

In 2015 Tu B'Av is celebrated on 31st of July. The Day of the fifteenth of Av is not a universally…

Tish'a B'Av Fast

2015-07-26 12:28:41

Tish’a B’Av (Hebrew תשעה באב) is considered to be the saddest and most tragic day for the Jewish nation. On…

CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE – TRIPADVISOR 2015

2015-06-23 21:01:47

All the hard work paid off! We won again the certificate of excellence – TripAdvisor 2015 for Yardenit – the Baptismal…

"The Garden of The Seven Species" joins the luscious Olive Grove

2014-12-23 06:36:35

Visiting and baptizing in the Jordan River at Yardenit is one of the highlights of the pilgrimage tour. To commemorate…

The Baptism of Jesus – a unique children’s booklet recently published on the subject of baptism

2014-12-16 11:06:29

The Baptism of Jesus, a unique children’s booklet, was recently published on the subject of baptism. This beautifully illustrated book…

A New Jordan River Promenade

2014-12-16 10:48:47

A new Jordan river promenade invites groups and other visitors to go down the slopes to assemble, to contemplate and…

Sculptures on Biblical subjects

2014-12-16 10:38:53

"Ruth and Naomi", "Osnat" and "Elizabeth" are three stunning bronze sculptures, displayed at the entrance to Yardenit to beautify it.…

Some facts you might not know about the Jordan River and its waters

2014-12-16 08:31:00

The Jordan River is mentioned about two hundred times, both in the Old Testament and in the New Testament. Many…

Shalom - Hebrew Word of the Month

2014-12-16 08:28:27

"שלום - Shalom": What lies between "peace" and "Hello"? In Hebrew, we welcome each other with the blessing SHALOM, when…

Welsh Panel Added to the Wall of New Life

2014-11-19 05:02:13

A new and respected member was added lately to the community wall of Christian Faith: a panel in the Welsh…

Holy Water Guide: Customs, History, And Bible Sources

2014-11-09 12:59:59

Holy Water Holy water is water that has been blessed, that is, set aside for spiritual use, by a cleric.…

Trip Advisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence

2014-09-19 05:30:25

Yardenit, the Baptismal site on the Jordan River won a Trip Advisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence!!! We are very pleased…

The Jordan River

2013-10-23 09:16:24

The River Jordan, in which John the Baptist baptized his cousin Jesus of Nazareth, is a river in Southwest Asia…

John the Baptist

2013-10-23 09:06:33

John the Baptist was born around the same time period as Jesus is revered in Christianity as the forerunner of…

The Baptism of Jesus

2013-10-23 09:03:10

The Baptism of Jesus is an important event that marked the beginning of his public ministry, identified him with humanity,…

The Origins and Significance of Baptism

2013-10-23 08:49:08

The Old Testament describes the immersion in water for the purpose of purification and cleansing but there is no mention…