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Interesting Israel -Columbarium at Masada
This interesting ‘honeycomb’ structure on top of the ancient fortress of Masada, could be mistaken for a brick wall to let air and light enter a dwelling. However, it is actually a columbarium, a name derived from the Latin ‘columba’ meaning dove. Historically, doves and pigeons were used for communicating to the outside world and of course, as a food source for residents and soldiers living on Masada’s summit. As well as doves which provided fresh meat and eggs, Masada’s isolated and elevated location required many more storerooms for essential dry-goods.
Such was the case when, in about 37-34 B.C.E., King Herod the Great was deposed and fled from Jerusalem to Masada, where he built his palace fortress on Masada’s summit along with 29 elongated storerooms. Archaeologists have discovered remains of clay pots used to store food, where some of the clay containers have retained their labels bearing names like fish, beans, dried figs, meat and fig cake.
Herod’s luxurious mountain top retreat was home to up to 100 people at any one time, who all needed to be fed. About a hundred years later, in 67 A.D. Jewish Sicarii rebels in the First Jewish-Roman War, took the summit of Masada as their retreat from the Romans who had left many supplies which managed to sustain approximately 960 people for almost two years.
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Featuring Israel -Negev Camel Ranch
Peace and tranquillity are the endearing features of this unique Bedouin-style camel ranch. Established in 1986, in the Eastern-Negev, near the ancient Nabatean city of Kurnub-Mamshit, and along the northern ancient Incense Route, the Negev Camel Ranch offers the serenity of a biblical landscape, while carefully protecting the surrounding environment, natural sites and monuments.
This is where one can ‘sail’ the Negev on a most interesting camel ride, traversing the paths of this ancient spice route. The gentle ‘rocking’ of the camel has sometimes lulled a person to close their eyes and soak in the transcendent desert calm, which riders for thousands of years would also have done.
The Negev Camel Ranch is about half way between the Dead Sea and Beer Sheva. Totally unique, visitors experience a ‘Bedouin’ lifestyle within the sands of the Negev Desert. From this position, one can explore the Dead Sea, walk the marvellous hiking paths, ride the mountain bike trails, drive jeeps to historical sites close by, or travel on one of the camel-friendly tours. And, upon returning and freshening up, visitors can take advantage of the genuine and very tasty Bedouin-style vegetarian meals served at dinner or breakfast.
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Past Events
Israel’s 70th & Jerusalem Day 12 May 2018
Morning Tea Celebrations
( Theme colours blue and white)
B.Y.O Something to eat for morning tea.
Followed by the MEA Study @11.30am
Past Events
SHAVU’OT (PENTECOST) 2018
We Celebrate Shavout, when 3000 years ago, the Torah was given on Mount Sinai, then in Jerusalem 2000 years ago, the Holy Spirit of truth was given to teach the Torah.
Reading the book of Ruth. Guest Speakers, Prayer for Israel. Hebrew singing and dancing.
Saturday May 19 3:30pm – 7:30pm (doors open at 3:00pm) Cost: Please bring your First-Fruits offerings to support the ministry of Messianic Education Australia
Venue: Petrie – address on phoning
Dinner: Please bring a salad to share. Delicious soups will be provided
Bookings Required – Ph Hannah 34962896 (Closes Monday May 14)
