Archive for March 30th, 2010

Whenever I hear about the disturbances in Israel over the news I cannot help but feel sorry for the country. Israel is one of the countries which has the most enriching culture – being a a center of the three religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Abraham, Moses, Ishmael, Jacob, King David, Jesus and Muhammad are part of Israel’s history. Israel has 4000 years of history, culture and religions! Can you imagine that?

And yet when you mention Israel these days, the first thing that comes to the minds of people is “war” and they deem the place unsafe. The news usually show wars and violent scenarios, but in reality these are only in several points near the border and the majority of Israel is very quiet and peaceful. The people in Israel are known to be the happiest people in the world!

If they can only experience the following places:

• Jerusalem – many pilgrimages are done in this city. Most often they are called pilgrimages to the “Holy Land”, being known to be the center of Jesus’ evangelization two thousand years ago. What is interesting to note is that both the centers for Christianity and Islam can be found here.
• Tel Aviv –It is the center of Israel, and is known to be alive day and night, with night clubs open all night.
• Dead Sea – it is known to be the lowest point on Earth with the highest salt concentration in its waters. Though no living creature is known to survive in its very salty waters, it is packed with minerals now used to make the famous mud mask. Dead Sea hotels offer spa treatments and luxurious relaxation treatments using ingredients straight from the Dead Sea (mud masks and salt scrubs). People, in fact, come to Israel for the Dead Sea! The special sea helps to cure diseases and its special mud is a cure for the skin.