Blueprint Negev -Be'er Sheva
Be'er Sheva, known as the Capital of the Negev, is home to 200,000 residents. Through it runs Nahal Be'er Sheva (Be'er Sheva River), a muddy trickle of water except on the few days a year when flash floods run down its banks. The city's image has mirrored the landscape. Despite its historical significance, many have seen Be'er Sheva as a stagnant backwater, culturally and geographically isolated from the modern miracle of modern Israel.
The Abraham's Well - The New Old City - Be'er Sheva - Digital tourism venture
The Abraham's Well International Visitors' Center – Located on the banks of biblical Be'er-Sheva's river, at the entry to the Old City, is an innovative heritage center that tells the story of Abraham and the famous well of water
The center features the mosaic Wall of Peace, experiential content pieces, and a 3D display that creates a meeting between values, faith and the history shared by the entire world. Here you will discover the story of Abraham - the renowned host who greeted angels of God, and was the first peacemaker in the world, and the spiritual father of the three monotheistic religions.
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My Trip to Israel - Be'er Sheva, Hezekiah's Tunnel, Galilee and MORE
I recently visited Israel. It was an amazing trip...
We went to many places including Jerusalem (got to see Hezekiah's tunnel and the City of David), the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee and Mount Carmel.
We stayed in Be'er Sheva but went on day trips around the country.
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באר אברהם אבינו - הסיפור של הבאר הקדומה והחשובה בעיר באר שבע, ישראל
Zahi Shaked A tour guide in Israel and his camera zahigo25@walla.com +972-54-6905522 tel סיור עם מורה הדרך ומדריך הטיולים צחי שקד 0546905522
Beer-Sheva, home of Avraham Avinu (the Patriarch Abraham), invites you to enjoy a unique and fascinating experience!
Welcome to the Abraham's Well International Visitors' Center.
Situated on the banks of the biblical Beer-Sheva River, at the gates of the Old City, come discover the innovative heritage site dedicated to showcasing the life of the Patriarch Abraham and visiting the biblical well. Here you will be revealed to the story of Abraham – renowned host, peace-maker, and the spiritual father of three monotheistic religions.
The new Visitors' Center uses advanced technology to support experiential content, making possible a 3D presentation with impressive aesthetics that surround visitors, drawing them, making them part of the experience.
Patriarch Abraham's Well represents the long-standing tradition of the Be'er Sheva valley as a source of vital fresh water and, through the centuries, has itself been a symbol of life, brotherhood and camaraderie among desert travelers.
Alongside the educational and experiential facet, the new site opens a dialogue about values, faith and history shared by the majority of the world.
My name is Zahi Shaked
In 2000 I became a registered liscenced tourist guide.
My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.
Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.
In order to fulfill this calling in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters)
Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information. All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, glide over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water and see the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be inplanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.
Shechem: Jacob's Well, Joseph's Tomb, Mt. Gerizim, Mt. Ebal, Christ & the Woman at the Well
See a video about biblical Shechem. One of the most important locations in the Holy Land.
Location
1. Biblical Shechem is also known as Sychar in the New Testament, and as Tel Balata and Nablus, today.
2. Shechem is located about 30 miles (48 km.) north of Jerusalem and about 30 miles (48 km.) northeast of Tel Aviv.
3. It was in the Samaria region of Israel in the territory of Ephraim during Bible times.
4. It was on a main north-south travel route that linked the northern and southern parts of Israel.
5. It was also on a main east-west route that linked the coastal plain of Israel with the Jordan Valley.
6. Shechem lies between the two famous mountains of Gerizim and Ebal.
Historical Background
1. Shechem had a significant role in the Bible and is mentioned 58 times.
2. God first appeared to Abraham in Shechem and gave him the promise that he would inherit the land.
3. Abraham and Jacob lived here.
4. Joseph’s bones are buried here.
5. The blessings and curses given on Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal took place here.
6. Joshua rallied all Israel and made a covenant with them in Shechem.
7. The nation of Israel became divided in Shechem.
8. Shechem became the capital of the northern tribes of Israel under King Jeroboam’s rule.
9. On top of Mount Gerizim are substantial ruins.
• The Samaritans first built a temple here for worship in the 5th century. Later, in the 2nd century, they built walls around the temple to protect it.
• In the latter part of the 2nd century, the Hasmoneans (Jewish rule from 165–63 BC) destroyed the Samaritan’s temple on Mount Gerizim and the city at the base of the mountain (ancient Shechem).
• During the Roman occupation of Israel, the Samaritans were given permission by the Romans to rebuild their temple and city.
• In 475 AD, under Byzantine rule, the Samaritan temple was destroyed, and a Byzantine church was erected. Later, a monastery was built as well.
10. Jesus met with a Samaritan woman (John 4) at Jacob’s Well in Shechem. Today, the well is inside the Church of St. Photina, which was originally built in 380 AD. Over the years, the church was destroyed a number of times by natural and military forces. The current church building is overseen by the Greek Orthodox Church, which obtained the site in 1893.
11. The Samaritans were a small group of unfaithful Israelites who remained in the land of Israel and intermarried with foreign unbelievers after the deportation of Israel by the Assyrians in 722 BC. They established their own religion at Mount Gerizim and built their own temple. They were despised and rejected by the Jews and considered unclean. The Samaritans, likewise, despised the Jews and had few dealings with them. The Samaritans only believe in the Torah (first 5 books of the Old Testament).
Places of Interest
1. Tel Balata
• Visitor Center
• Northwest Gate
• City Wall
• Fortress Temple
• Joshua’s Stone (Erected after Joshua made a covenant with the Israelites)
• Sacred Courtyard
• Houses
• Eastern Gate
2. Mount Gerizim
• 2nd-century buildings
• Fortified enclosure
• Citadel
• Courtyards
• 2nd-century mansion
• 12 Stone Altar
• Byzantine Church
• Byzantine Gate
• 2nd-century Gate
• Byzantine Monastery
• Eastern Gate
3. Mount Ebal
• Joshua’s Rectangular Altar
• Circular Altar below Rectangular Altar (possibly that of Abraham or Jacob)
4. Jacob’s Well (120 feet, 40 m. deep)
5. Joseph’s Tomb
6. Modern Shechem (Nablus)
Dan: City of Unfaithfulness | Passage 3
Dan: City of Unfaithfulness is a documentary showing the significance of Dan as a center of idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. Numerous important aspects of Dan are explored. First, its location in the northern section of Israel helped to define the extent of the land controlled by the Israelites. Second, the modern site of Dan is important because of the archaeological discoveries that have been made. What archaeologists have unearthed really helps us to have a better understanding of both Old Testament life and the full veracity of the Bible. Third, the site of Dan is very important because of the evidence of idolatrous practices confirming the Bible's description of their unfaithfulness and loss of identity as God's people.
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Volume 1 available online:
Passage 1 | Jerusalem: An Unforgettable City
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Passage 2 | The Ministry of Jesus in Northern Israel
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Passage 3 | Dan: City of Unfaithfulness
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Passage 4 | In the Shadow of Gilboa: Reaping & Sowing
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Passage 5 | Treasures of Qumran: The Dead Sea Scrolls
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وثائقي- السعودية وإسرائيل (١٠٠ عام من العلاقات السرية)
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