Are Americans still welcome in Israel?

[cmdan]

This may sound like a dumb question, but I have never been to Israel before. My goal is to visit some of the places Christ walked, maybe touch something he touched. I would also like to see some of the country, places that won't be real crowded if possible.

Are there many Americans living in the country?

[Ynhockey]

Absolutely! Tourists from all countries are welcome, and Americans especially.

[Kappa21]

There are many Americans living in Israel.

There is also many Americans who are running tourist lines and cater to other Americans who are visiting Christian holy sites.

Unlike most of the Middle East where its engulfed in flames and ravaged by violence..Israel is different. You shouldn't have a problem, even going by yourself. The only awkwardness you would feel is being hassled by a shopkeeper to buy souvenirs. Other than that your a free man.......

Is there any church organizations that plans flights to Israel as a group?

[cmdan]

I'm going to check with my church in the morning. Guess I should have checked there first, just didn't think of it. Does anyone know of any in Western WA?

[Kappa21]

Originally Posted by cmdan

I'm going to check with my church in the morning. Guess I should have checked there first, just didn't think of it. Does anyone know of any in Western WA?

Washington State?

I am familiar with Church things that go on in BC if that helps.

There is a group of priests that take aboriginal/first nations/eskimo people to Israel every year from Canada.

But seriously.....if your a guy, id say just go to a book store, grab the lonely planet on Israel and go by yourself........ I love going off alone...lots of protection and you can tag along with an english speaking tour group like i did in the old city

[madao]

And tourist from Morocco?

[Burka Babe]

Originally Posted by madao

And tourist from Morocco?

Yeah, absolutely. I have a few Lebanese friends who came to visit, so you shouldn't have any problem.

[sursena]

Originally Posted by Kappa21

Is there any church organizations that plans flights to Israel as a group?

Here in Brazil there are.

[sursena]

Originally Posted by cmdan

This may sound like a dumb question, but I have never been to Israel before. My goal is to visit some of the places Christ walked, maybe touch something he touched. I would also like to see some of the country, places that won't be real crowded if possible.

Are there many Americans living in the country?

Sorry man.... but 2 thousand years already Do you really think that there is anything that jesus touched?
Maybe an olive oil tree? lol I dont think so.

[Burka Babe]

Originally Posted by sursena

Sorry man.... but 2 thousand years already Do you really think that there is anything that jesus touched?
Maybe an olive oil tree? lol I dont think so.

Supposedly, this is an impression of his hand (located along the Via Dolorosa- the route he walked through Jerusalem on the way to his crucifixtion)

[sursena]

Originally Posted by Burka Babe

Supposedly, this is an impression of his hand (located along the Via Dolorosa- the route he walked through Jerusalem on the way to his crucifixtion)

Ok man, I am not a Christian, I just dont believe it. But maybe it is! Sorry anyway.

[Ynhockey]

Madao: Don't mind Kappa, he likes trolling Moroccans for some reason :P

Cmdan: While I'm not sure how many items that Jesus touched survive to this day, nor how we can be sure that he touched them, there are definitely some places were it is precisely known that Jesus walked. The Via Dolorosa is probably the most precise location that's known, and I saw that there were rituals performed there by tourist groups that seemed to create quite an atmosphere. I guess if you're very religious you should travel with other like-minded people so that you visit and do the things that interest you the most, instead of regular (lowest common denominator) tours.

[cmdan]

Thanks Ynhockey, close is good enough. I'm not real religious, just starting to learn more about the man and what he did. Figured it would be a good adventure and see a place I haven't been before.

[Kappa21]

Originally Posted by Ynhockey

Madao: Don't mind Kappa, he likes trolling Moroccans for some reason :P.

I kill you!!!!!

[cmdan]

Your on the North American continent. Careful, people can get in trouble for talk like that now a days It is sad but true, with all the politically correct "stuff" going around.

Thanks everyone for the input. Looks to me like Late Jan to early Feb is the cheapest time to fly. Not sure I can make it that soon, but I am going to check.

Anyone know what the winters are like there? I am assuming it is winter there....

[matrix2020]

It is cool and raining (some of the time anyway).
Temperatures average around 50-60F.
Evenings can be cold (even close to freezing point).
Sometimes (very rare) there can be some light snow.

[madao]

Originally Posted by Kappa21

I kill you!!!!!

I'm visiting anyway and I'm going to party hard in Tel Aviv with friends, NAAANAAANAAAA. You fat Canadian! Bless

[Kappa21]

Originally Posted by madao

I'm visiting anyway and I'm going to party hard in Tel Aviv with friends, NAAANAAANAAAA. You fat Canadian! Bless

I kill you too!!!!!!!!!!


Or get the secret service to do the job....

[madao]

There are many Moroccans working for the Mossad, I will ask them to assasinate you on your next holiday

[Kappa21]

Originally Posted by madao

There are many Moroccans working for the Mossad, I will ask them to assasinate you on your next holiday

Ill be good.............