A French Autumn - Concert Series

This fall there is a musical concert series held in Jerusalem and in the Galilee featuring musical performances by Fauré’s Requiem, The Shachar Choir, Gila Brill – Conductor, and Ralph Greis from Germany on the organ. The first concert will be on Saturday morning October 6 at 11:00 AM. The concert will be held in the Dormition Church in Jerusalem’s Old City and will be followed by a guided tour of St. James Armenian Church and the Armenian Museum. On Saturday morning October 20, at 11:00 AM there will be a concert at the Tabgha Church – Multiplication of loaves and fish, followed by a guided tour of Domus Galilea, Tabgha, K’far Nahum, and the Church of St. Peter Primacy. (Keep reading for more information on these sites).

Price for concert – 119 shekels, price for concert and tour – 179 shekels
For more information: www.edut-art.com , email: office@edut-art.com
Tel: 04-6101710

Sites of Interest around the Sea of Galilee

The area surrounding the Sea of Galilee provides some the most beautiful views in Israel. The glistening blue water shines in all directions. The views, history, and nature make a visit to the Sea of Galilee worthwhile and unforgettable. The following are a few places worth visiting:

K’far Nahum and Tabgha – This area contains archeological ruins, synagogues, churches, natural springs and a boardwalk along the Sea of Galilee on its northeastern side. The area is considered holy by Christianity. In the heart of the area is the K’far Nahum National Park that has a beautiful hidden waterfall. This stunning spring and waterfall flows into the Sea of Galilee creating a magical web of pools of shallow and clear water, all intertwined by brooks and small falls.

Yigal Alon House – Yigal Alon, a prominent political leader in Israel from before its foundation until the late 70’s, when he served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, lived in a kibbutz in the Galilee called Kibbutz Ginosar. His house on the kibbutz today is a museum dedicated to the Galilee, its history and society. There are several displays and exhibitions about the different people who settled the Galilee as well as displays dedicated to Alon.
Tel: 04-672-7700

Naharayim Peace Island – Nehahryaim is at the meeting point between two rivers and hence its name – Naharayim - which means two rivers in Hebrew. Since Israel signed a peace treaty with Jordan the place is called “Peace Island.” At this site Pinchas Rottenberg “the old man from Naharayim” set up an elaborate electricity factory in 1927. There is a sound and light show about the unique factory. Since the agreement with Jordan the island is under Jordanian authority however, based on the agreement, Israelis continue to work the land. The agreement allows for the entrance of tourists from Israel. Tel: 04-670-9143

Domus Galilae International Center

Domus Galilea, a school for priests on the mount of Beatitudes, is a unique and modern structure with amazing views of the Sea of Galilee. The structure is considered to be the dream of the Pope Paul VI who wanted to build a center in Israel where Seminarians could complete their formation before being ordained. Pope Paul VI envisioned a large building on the mountains surrounding the Sea of Galilee where Jesus lived and performed many miracles. In 1999 the dream began to develop into something more concrete when a place was located at the top of the Mount of Beatitudes, above the Church of Beatitudes. Shortly before the millennium and right before the pope’s visit to the Mount of Korazim, the corner stone was laid for the Domus Galilae.

The structure is built in a modern architectural style, with three floors connected by stairs facing the sea. On the top floor there is a conference room - a round room with large windows that can seat 300 people. From the room there is an exit to a large balcony that looks out over the sea. The ceiling is in the shape of a goblet with colorful stripes through which light enters the room. On the same floor there is a spectacular chapel surrounded by small iron statues depicting scenes from the New Testament, and colorful light enters the space through stained glass windows. On the top floor there is an inner courtyard with a sparkling marble floor and vegetation, surrounded on all sides by hallways with pillars. On the same floor there is a large library with a glass shell in its center for silent study. The lower floor is for the priests and students living quarters. The entrance is a large space with modern lighting, leather couches, and an inner patio with olive trees, surrounded by flowers. The building is covered on the outside with special stone that was brought to Israel from Florence.
Entrance is free with a priest guide.
Open every day from 9:00am-12:30pm, 3:30pm – 5:00pm. Closed on Sunday.
Tel: 04-680-9100
Website: http://www.domusgalilaeae.org/