About Israel in the JesusBoat.com Learning Center

Historical Facts about Israel

The Land of Israel has been central to Judaism for thousands of years. The modern State of Israel was established in 1948.

Geography

Israel is located in the Middle East. It sits on the Mediterranean Sea and has diverse landscaping and climates.

Economy

Israel has strong economy that is centered on high tech, agriculture, tourism and industry.

Demographics

Israel‘s population of over 7 million is made up of mostly Jews and Arabs. The country‘s official languages are Hebrew and Arabic.

Jerusalem

Jerusalem is a city with a rich history which is central to three religions: Judaism, Islam and Christianity.

Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv was the first city founded in Israel. Today it is Israel‘s second most populous city with cafes, theater, shopping, parks and more.

Defense

The Israel Defense Forces and the Mossad are world renowned security forces that protect the Land of Israel and its citizens.

Tiberias – Overlooking Christian History

The city of Tiberias and its surrounding area have played an important role in the history of Christianity.

Ginosar – The Home of Jesus Boat

The boat that the Jesus Boat website is named after is a real boat which dates back to the time of Jesus, presented at the Kibbutz Ginoar museum.

The Roots of the Olive Tree and Roots of Faith

The presence of the olive tree in modern Israel symbolizes its deep connection to the historical and cultural heritage of the Holy Land.

IDF Soldiers at the Western Wall – Closing a Cycle of 2,000 Years

The Israeli soldiers‘ swearing-in ceremony at the Western Wall carries a special significance in symbolizing Jewish independence in the Holy Land.

Lucky Number 18 – The Meaning of "Chai"

One of the fundamental principal in the Jewish faith is the importance of life. Given to people and all living beings by G-d, life is a precious thing

A Tradition of Jewish Heroism: The Story of Yad Mordechai

The story of the Yad Mordechai brings together two important stories of Jewish heroism.

The August Cycle and the Fighting Men of the IDF

There are several cycles of recruitment to the IDF, the biggest taking place every summer in August – and that‘s the time most of the IDF‘s fighting units‘ soldiers are recruited.

Shmita: Shabbat for Eretz Israel

Every seven years the Jewish New Year begins a sabbatical for the land. This is called the Shmita year. It is a Torah mandated year long furlough from farming Eretz Israel.

Eilat: Where the Sun Always Shines in the Holy Land

Eilat is the southernmost city in modern Israel, and an important junction between the country and its neighbors, bordering with both Egypt and Jordan. Eilat is also the only Israeli city which offers access to the beaches of the Red Sea, which is often associated with the Biblical crossing of the Red Sea as described in the Book of Exodus.

Israel's Seasons

The four seasons in Israel are not as clearly delineated as in other parts of the world. Many people insist that Israel has only two distinct seasons – summer and winter.