Lebanon border- We began our day at Misgav Am, a kibbutz at the northern most point in Israel. A simple wire fence separates the border of Israel and Lebanon or “Hezbolah-land” as our guide Ari Ben Jacob said. From this vantage point, you get a clear sense of the nearness of Israel’s enemies. Less than…

We got a wake-up call at 6:00 AM to get us going! Our first stop of the day was Migdal, the birthplace of Mary Magdalene. This town was only excavated 12 years ago and  they discovered a first century synagogue and a well preserved village.  Catholic priest, Rev. Juan Solana, set out to build a…

OPENING SESSION:  We began our first full day in Israel with a Opening Session at the hotel with some worship and a message from our President, Jan Hansen Hoyt. https://www.facebook.com/israelaglow/videos/1027145344107799/?t=0 We are working on our video skills (smile) So bear with the beginning of this one. Its gets better! https://www.facebook.com/israelaglow/videos/1027146850774315/?t=0   In Israel’s historic 70th…