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2017 Bethlehem Best of Israel Tour

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  • The beautiful synagogue at Korazim, built at the end of the fourth century or the beginning of the fifth century CE, is made of basalt, the region's most common stone, carved in geometric, floral and faunal patterns. Many present-day visitors use the synagogue for Bar Mitzvah ceremonies and weddings.<br><br>
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  • Also found at Korazim was a carved basalt seat, for the community's most respected members, known in the ancient sources as the Moses Seat, bearing an Aramaic inscription.
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  • Our first group picture taken on the steps of the synagogue at Korazim.
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  • Tour guide, Micky, prepares the group for exploration of Capernaum.<br><br>
"Capernaum (/kəˈpɜːrniəm/ kə-PUR-nee-əm; Hebrew: כְּפַר נַחוּם‎, Kfar Nahum; Arabic: كفر ناحوم, meaning "Nahum's village" in both languages) was a fishing village established during the time of the Hasmoneans, located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee.[1] It had a population of about 1,500.[2] Archaeological excavations have revealed two ancient synagogues built one over the other.[citation needed] A house turned into a church by the Byzantines is said to be the home of Saint Peter." (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum">Wikipedia</a>)
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  • The ancient synagogue at Capernaum.
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  • The supposed sight of the home of the Apostle Peter. A Byzantine church is built directly above it, encasing it as a shrine.
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