The biblical heartland. Mountains, ancient cities, and the Samaritan community on Mount Gerizim.
Alon Moreh: The First Stop of Abraham in the Land
The place where Abraham first entered the Land of Canaan and received God’s promise, overlooking the Shechem valley.
Beit El: Where Jacob Dreamed of a Ladder to Heaven
The biblical site where Jacob saw angels ascending and descending a ladder, and declared “This is the house of God.”
Har Bracha: Overlooking Shechem
A community on the slopes of Mount Gerizim with panoramic views, wineries, and the landscape of biblical Shechem.
Joshua’s Altar on Mount Ebal
A stone structure on Mount Ebal that one archaeologist identified as the altar Joshua built when the Israelites entered the Promised Land.
Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal: The Mountains of Blessing and Curse
The two mountains where Joshua read the blessings and curses to the Israelites, and where the Samaritans have worshipped for 2,500 years.
Mount Gerizim: The Samaritan Holy Mountain
The sacred summit of the Samaritan community, with the remains of the ancient temple and a living tradition of worship.
Sebastia: The Capital of the Northern Kingdom
The ancient capital of the Kingdom of Israel, rebuilt by Herod as a Roman city, with the traditional tomb of John the Baptist.
Shechem (Tel Balata): The First Capital of Israel
The ancient city where Abraham first entered the land, where Joseph’s bones were buried, and where the kingdom split in two.
Shiloh: Where the Tabernacle Stood for 369 Years
The religious capital of Israel before Jerusalem, where the Ark of the Covenant rested and Hannah prayed for a son.
Samaritans: The Oldest and Smallest Religion in the World
A community of fewer than 900 people who have lived on Mount Gerizim for over 2,500 years, keeping a version of the Torah that predates the Jewish text.