There was a great piece in Haaretz's weekend supplement recently about how Israeli Jews are finally visiting and discovering the beauty of the country's various Christian monasteries and their stunning gardens. The article focuses on a new book published in Hebrew called "God's Garden's in the Holy Land" by Ami Zoran, which is extremely timely due to the current increase in domestic tourism. The book provides a photographic and historical profile of 42 of Israel's garden monasteries. I look forward to hopefully getting a chance to read through it soon. The book seems is perfect for those looking to step outside their familiar boundaries and explore these amazing sites.
The Emmaus-Nicopolis Monastery near Latrun. Moshe Gilad
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