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Valley of the mi
Today, the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee is in full bloom, offering tourists

Rainbow in the Jordan Valley above
the fields of Kibbutz Beit Zera
Photo: ErezBit Photography

For Christian tourists, the Jordan In fact, there is no place in northern Israel they met for the first time and through his
Valley is one of the most fascinating that boasts more landmarks from the crucifixion. In this region, you will find sites
and spiritual regions in Israel. The ministry of Jesus than the Jordan Valley. Jesus referred to in his sermons: Bethsaida,
area surrounding the Sea of Galilee The Sea of Galilee is where Jesus walked on Chorazin and more.
is home to an incredible concentration of sites water; the miracle of the loaves and fishes,
mentioned in the Gospels and many historic which gave its name to the church located Capernaum
writings. Places where Jesus walked, lived on the northern bank of the sea; the city
and began gathering disciples and, no less of Migdal, where he met Mary Magdalene, The center of Jesus’ ministry in this area
important - sites where he performed miracles. who followed him faithfully from the day was Capernaum, a small fishing village on
the northern banks of the Sea of Galilee.

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