Upper Galilee is a region few visit on normal tours. Will tall, rugged hills and remote villages, it historically has been more out of the way. Few Bible stories took place here. After the first Jewish revolt ended, many fled here to escape Rome’s watchful eye. The second highest point in the country is located in Upper Galilee. Standing tall at nearly 4,000 feet, Mount Meron offers a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside. I wasn’t sure what we would find there. Driving most of the way up and parking our car near the top, we set off on a trail […]
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The Snowy Mountain
 The heavens are yours, and yours also the earth;   you founded the world and all that is in it. You created the north and the south;   Tabor and Hermon sing for joy at your name. Psalm 89:11-12 Most visitors to Israel see Mt. Hermon from a distance. Today I actually got to see it up close. The mountain sits at the northeastern most point of the country and is by far the highest. With a ski resort, it appears to be quite the attraction year round. We took a ski lift up for a panoramic view of the region. […]