Samaria – Where the Nation Was Born
Stand in the place the covenant was renewed and the destiny of Israel was shaped.
Service Description
Join us on an unforgettable journey through the mountains of Samaria, one of the most important yet least explored regions in biblical Israel. Here, among the valleys and mountains surrounding Shechem, the story of the Jewish people unfolded. It was here that Avraham Avinu first entered the Land of Israel and received God's promise that the land would belong to his descendants. We will stand at Mitzpe Yosef overlooking Shechem and explore the region where Yaakov purchased land, where Dinah's story unfolded, where Yosef searched for his brothers, and where the seeds of both unity and division within the nation were planted. From the heights of Mount Gerizim and Mount Eival, we will look out over the landscape where Yehoshua gathered the nation to renew the covenant after entering the Land of Israel. We will explore the blessings and curses ceremony and discuss why this location became such a central stage in Jewish history. The tour also examines the events that eventually led to the division of the kingdom following the reign of King Solomon, helping us understand both the strengths and challenges that shaped the Jewish nation. This is a journey into the birthplace of Jewish national identity, where the promises to the Avot began to take concrete form. Sites Visited • Mitzpe Yosef • Mount Gerizim Overlook • Elon Moreh • Mount Kabir The Birth of a Nation: Covenant, Promise, and Destiny
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Registration for a tour or purchasing a Fellowship Pass, participants agree to the following terms and conditions. REGISTRATION All participants must register in advance. A booking is confirmed only once payment has been received. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. FELLOWSHIP PASSES Unlimited Passes, 10-Tour Passes, and 5-Tour Passes are valid only for the registered participant and may not be transferred, shared, resold, or exchanged for cash. Passes are valid only during the academic year in which they are purchased. CANCELLATIONS More than 5 days before departure: Transfer to another available tour. Less than 72 hours before departure: No refund unless the place can be filled from a waiting list. Credits may be issued in cases of illness, reserve duty, or family emergency at the discretion of Israel Discovery Fellowship. TOUR CHANGES Israel Discovery Fellowship reserves the right to alter itineraries, schedules, transportation arrangements, sites visited, or tour content due to weather, security considerations, site closures, operational requirements, or circumstances beyond our control. If a tour is cancelled by Israel Discovery Fellowship, participants will receive a full refund or full credit. TRANSPORTATION Transportation is included only when specifically stated in the tour description. Participants are responsible for arriving at the designated departure point on time. Tours depart promptly at the advertised time. HEALTH & SAFETY Tours may involve walking on uneven terrain, archaeological sites, nature trails, and historical locations. Participants are responsible for ensuring they are physically capable of participating and should bring appropriate footwear, water, sun protection, and weather-appropriate clothing. CONDUCT Participants are expected to conduct themselves respectfully towards fellow participants, guides, local communities, and sites visited. Israel Discovery Fellowship reserves the right to remove any participant whose behaviour is disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate. PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs and videos taken during tours may be used for educational, promotional, or marketing purposes. LIABILITY Participants join tours at their own risk. Israel Discovery Fellowship, its guides, staff, and service providers shall not be liable for loss, theft, injury, delays, cancellations, or expenses arising from circumstances beyond their reasonable control.
Contact Details
+972 58 693 1844
lovingtheholyland@gmail.com
Mordekhay Caspi Street, Jerusalem
