WASHINGTON – For over 700 Americans who participated in previous WND Israel Tours featuring the teachings of messianic rabbi Jonathan Cahn, words seem inadequate in describing their rich experience.
It's the same for the other leader of those journeys – WND founder Joseph Farah. So he's doing it again this November with the expectation of a bigger and even better connection with Israel through the eyes, ears and words of "The Harbinger Man."
The trip will take place from November 10-20 and travelers can get all the details online and by calling Coral Tours toll-free at 1-866-267-2511.
"It's so exciting to have messianic rabbi Jonathan Cahn back on the 2016 WND Israel tour in November," Farah said. "We had hundreds of ecstatic participants in 2013 and 2014 when he led our tours. Jonathan Cahn is a genuine rock star in the American church and his knowledge of Christianity's Hebrew roots is unsurpassed. Who better to lead you through Israel's history, current events and spiritual examples to us? If you've never experienced Israel with Jonathan, you haven't experienced it yet. I can tell you that as someone who has been there more times than I can count."
Jonathan Cahn is the author of "The Harbinger," the No. 1 bestselling Christian book in America in 2012 – a book that stayed on the New York Times bestseller list longer than any other title.
But there's no substitute for walking where Messiah Himself walked as you are educated firsthand by one of the foremost voices in American Christianity and the undisputed heavyweight champ of messianic Judaism. And because of the popularity of Cahn's message and his deep knowledge of the Hebrew roots of the Christian faith, this tour is expected to be a sell-out. The previous two WND tours featuring Cahn were the biggest Israel tours from the states in 2013 and 2014.
Farah, who brings his unique experience as an Arab-American and former Middle East correspondent to the tour, promises a unique and transformative experience.
"Let me tell you something," he said. "If you want to shake up your spiritual life and find a closer relationship with your Creator, come to Israel with me this fall. You will never be the same person, again. To coin a phrase, it will 'fundamentally transform' you – in a good way."
Participants will be able to worship the God of Israel in a totally new – and yet deeply traditional – way. Worship services at biblical locations and once-in-a-lifetime experiences at the world's holiest places make this a tour unlike any other.
The itinerary includes:
Day 1 November 10
Overnight flight to Tel Aviv.
Day 2 November 11
Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel-Aviv where your Coral representative will be waiting to greet and assist you.
Meet your guide and drive to the ancient city of Jaffa where the prophet Jonah set sail for Tarshish, the Apostle Peter raised Tabitha, and where Peter's vision opened up the Gospel to people from all nations.
Drive by Independence Hall in Tel Aviv. Worship the God of Israel on the shores of the Mediterranean in a special service to usher in the Sabbath in the land of Israel. Experience the Sabbath and a Sabbath dinner in the Holy Land.
Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Tel Aviv.
Day 3 November 12
Drive along the plains of the Sharon and the Mediterranean Sea to the ancient city of Caesarea built by Herod the Great 2000 years ago. See the Roman theater and aqueducts.
Ascend to the top of Mt. Carmel where Elijah challenged and defeated the prophets of Baal. View the Valley of Armageddon, the destination of all end-time prophecy.
Journey through the heartland of Israel to Mt. Gilboah and see where so much of the Bible took place (Saul, David, Gideon, etc.). See the place where Gideon's army overcame the Midianites. Ascend to the top of Mt. Arbel and behold the beautiful land and Sea of Galilee. Drive to Tiberias.
Dinner and overnight: Hotel near the Sea of Galilee.
Day 4 November 13
After breakfast, attend Sunday morning service near the Sea of Galilee. See Gedara where Messiah healed the demoniac.
Drive to visit Sepphoris, an ancient city that Joseph and Messiah, as carpenters, may have helped to build!
At Kibbutz Misgav stand on Israel's northern border with Lebanon, see the Hula Valley and the Good Fence. Drive to Tel Hatzor (Joshua 11:13) where Joshua destroyed Canaanite Hatzor and the Israelites resettled.
At the northern shore walk the ancient city of Capernaum, the town where Messiah ministered and drew His Disciples (Matthew 4:13). Visit the excavation of the house of the apostle Peter and the ancient synagogue of Capernaum.
In the evening, experience a special candlelight service on the very ground of the ancient synagogue of Korazim where Messiah actually stood and ministered!
Dinner and overnight: Hotel near the Sea of Galilee.
Day 5 November 14
Enter an Israeli army base. Drive to the city of Cana of Galilee, where Messiah performed his first miracle at the wedding (John 2: 1-11) and there renew the consecration to your beloved with vows in a special ceremony under the olive trees of Cana.
Stop for an overview of Nazareth. Stand on the Mt. of Precipice where Messiah would have stood and see the Valley of Jezreel. See Migdal, the home of Mary Magdalene.
Journey on the road to Damascus – for lunch you will be able to experience the St. Peter fish from the Sea of Galilee. Spend a special time with the Lord on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee where Messiah called His disciples. End the day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
Dinner and overnight: Hotel near the Sea of Galilee.
Day 6 November 15
Start the day at the baptismal site Yardenit in a special baptism in the waters of the Jordan River. Drive to Bet Shemesh, the land of Samson (Judges 13).
Stand in the Valley of Elah and re-live the battle of David and Goliath. Continue south to Philistine country and stop at Tel Lachish, one of the most important cities in the Hebrew Scriptures.
Journey through the wilderness of Judea to a very special wilderness experience in a Bedouin tent city at Kfar Hanokdim, where you will experience a camel ride and an unforgettable night in Bedouin tents. Partake in a Bedouin dinner and worship under the stars of the wilderness.
Dinner and overnight: Bedouin Tent in Kfar Hanokdim
Day 7 November 16
Experience a wilderness safari by jeep or safari truck to the mountain fortress of Masada. Ascend by cable car.
Explore the ancient excavation of Herod's Palaces, the bathhouse, the storerooms, the ramp, and the oldest synagogue in the world. Continue on to Springs of En Gedi in the desert oasis where King David dwelt with God.
For lunch you will be served lunch boxes to be eaten at the wilderness. Continue on to the shore of the lowest place on planet Earth and experience what it is to "float" on the Dead Sea.
Drive by the caves of the Dead Sea scrolls. In the early evening ascend the mountains to take in a view of Jerusalem. Behold the Holy City from the ridge of Mount Scopus.
Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem. After dinner attend the lecture of Mr. Joseph Farah and an outside guest.
Day 8 November 17
Ascend the Temple Mount to stand in the actual ground where once stood the Holy Temple of God, the Outer Courts, the Court of the Priests, the Holy Place, the Holy of Holies.
Walk through Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum and Memorial. See the Kidron and Hinnom Valley and visit the ancient City of David, David's palace and the Pool of Siloam where Messiah healed the blind man.
There will be time for shopping before we leave for the hills of Judea, near the biblical city of Modin, the home of the Maccabbees, where you will be able to take part of prophecy by planting a tree in the Holy Land at Neot Kdumim.
Worship the Lord on the hills overlooking the little town of Bethlehem under the stars by night.
Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem. After dinner take part in a biblical night adventure of discovery as you walk under the Temple Mount through the Rabbis' Tunnel!
Day 9 November 18
Enter today the Walled City of Jerusalem via the Lion's Gate, through which end-time prophecy was fulfilled and Israel regained Jerusalem. Stand by the actual Pool of Bethesda where Messiah healed the crippled man. Enter St. Ann's Church.
Continue and stand on the traditional ancient pavement where Messiah was taken before Pilate. Walk the streets of the Old City through the ancient colorful bazaar (the Shuk) and through the ancient Cardo to the Jewish Quarter. Time for shopping.
Approach the holiest site in the Jewish world and pray at the Western Wall. Usher in the biblical Sabbath in Jerusalem with a special service on the actual steps of the Temple where Messiah Himself walked.
Take an unforgettable prophetic journey in between the Temple and the Mount of Olives to the Eastern Gate, the Golden Gate, through which Messiah will walk. Experience the coming of the Sabbath at the Western Wall as observant Jews gather from all over to worship. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime service among the olive trees at the Garden of Gethsemane by night.
Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Jerusalem.
Day 10 November 19
In the morning ascend the Mount of Olives for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Old City. Explore the top of the Mount of Olives to view the wilderness, Lazarus and Bethany.
See the house of Caiaphas where Messiah was taken and put on trial. Stand in the upper room and pray in the traditional dwelling where the disciples received the Holy Spirit.
End the day with a special service at Calvary/ Golgotha and the empty garden tomb.
Seal up your pilgrimage with a special farewell dinner of Celebration.
Leave for the airport for your flight back to the USA or stay overnight and fly the next day.
Day 11 – November 20 – Sunday: Tel Aviv – USA
Your flight departs around midnight or in the morning. Arrive in the USA the same day.
To book your tour or for more information, use the special website or Coral Tours at 1-866-267-2511.