The Route of Jesus and His Disciples from the Upper Room to Gethsemane
“When he had said this, Jesus went out with his disciples across the Kidron valley to where there was a garden, into which he and his disciples entered.” (Jn: 18:1) This is how the narrative of the Lord’s Passion begins, as read by the Church in the service of...
Emeq ha-Ela / The Valley of Elah: Site of the Duel Between David and Goliath
The armies of the Philistines and Israel stare at each other sternly. The Valley of Elah separates them. From the Philistine ranks, a gigantic soldier steps forward. He advances towards the front lines of the Israelite army to issue a challenge. A heavy silence falls...
The New Year 2023-2024 at Saxum Visitor Center
Dear friends, As many of you know, in mid-October 2023 we decided to close the Visitor Center. With the onset of the war, the uncertainty in the development of events was great, and part of the staff left the country. During this painful time, we have received...