Destinations in Samaria
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, Mount Ebal, and the Mountains of Scripture
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.
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