About Israel
Jerusalem, Israel's ancient and modern capital, whose history dates back 3000 years, is the jewel in the crown. From the moment you arrive in Jerusalem, you are surrounded by the special atmosphere and ambience of this city of many faces. Jerusalem, King David's mountain-top capital, is holy to the world's three great monotheistic religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Nowhere are the contrasts in Israel more apparent than in Jerusalem.
It is a dynamic city where luxury hotels, innovative modern buildings and well-developed industrial parks are located alongside ancient monuments and fascinating archeological sites.
The walls of the Old City and the malls of the New City, Roman Arches, Byzantine moats, Crusader walls and Ottoman ramparts make Jerusalem one big colorful mosaic. Holy shrines, the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Shrine of the Book that houses the 2000-year old Dead-Sea Scrolls, Mount Zion – the site of King David's grave and the Last Supper, and the colorful marketplace are only a few of the numerous unique sites in the city.
Jerusalem's distinctive vistas reveal a variety of styles, which bear witness to the contribution of different eras in the history of this amazing city, yet the Jerusalem stone covering the buildings unite the city's historic and modern façades.
Jerusalem is a living archeological site, a vibrant blend of ancient and contemporary
life.
You may enjoy a taste of Israel in some of the optional sightseeing tours which will be offered to conference participants and accompanying persons.
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