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In the footsteps of Jesus without leaving home!

Have a biblical experience without leaving home! Journey in the footsteps of Jesus though Israel and the Land of the Bible- from Galilee to Jerusalem - using beautiful picture images of actual sites, Zack's personal reflections, biblical text & song.

Presented by Zack Shavin

Shalom! The Holy Land serves as living testimony to the greatness of God, to the truth of the Word that we find in the pages of the Bible. A biblical pilgrimage experience therefore, is the greatest of journeys. It is one that opens windows and doors, that has a beginning but no ending, that sets the heart on fire. It truly opens the eyes to the wonders of God. Indeed, to experience the Holy Land is to experience a spiritual renewal and real personal blessing. It has the power to transform the heart and spirit, to strengthen faith, to really impact one's life.

The workshop presentation is NOT a travelogue, but rather a reflective journey. The insights and visuals offered, not only deepen understanding of God's Word but bring the stories of the Bible alive and present them in "living color. For most people the workshop is the closest they will ever come to actually visiting the Holy Land and following in the footsteps of Jesus.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Shalom!   Shalom!      Zack Shavin

Seminar Presentation

Using slides of the biblical sites, maps, specially prepared handouts, and traditional Hebrew song, we will spend time together in an informal atmosphere, as Zack leads us in the footsteps of Abraham, Moses, and the stories of the Bible. We will journey with Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem and see the places where He spoke and performed miracles. We'll reflect on their meaning and message. We will even look at Jewish tradition and the profound light it sheds on the teachings of Jesus, as well as learn some Hebrew words and see how the biblical language literally breaks open the Word of God.

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SEMINAR TOPICS.

Various workshop programs exist. Below are some examples that can be adapted to your particular needs. The most popular program is the full-day "Footsteps of Jesus Pilgrimage Experience" which provides an explanation of the most important biblical sites as well as insights into the life of Jesus- birth in Bethlehem, formative years in Nazareth, and public ministry years around the Sea of Galilee culminating in Jerusalem, at Calvary.

Full Day: "In the Footsteps of Jesus" from Galilee to Jerusalem"

Abraham & Ur, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Cana, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Multiplication, Beatitudes, Bethsaida, Caesaria Philippi, Jordan River, Pilgrim's Highway, Jericho, Mt. Olives, Jerusalem, Last Supper, Via Dolorosa, Golgotha.

"Sabbath Weekend" Pilgrimage Experience"

Full "Footsteps of Jesus" Pilgrimage Experience (as above)  + a special Friday evening "taste of the Sabbath": Reflections on the Sabbath as a celebration of God's Creation, including biblical blessings and music, Kiddush (Sanctification ceremony), Sabbath symbols (lights, bread, wine, etc) & special traditions (blessing the children & spouse, etc.) 

Full Day: The Passover Journey of Jesus

Temple pilgrimage in bible times & Paschal Lamb sacrifice, Mt. of Olives & Palm Sunday Road, Last Supper & the Passover Seder meal, Gethsemane, Caiphas' house, Antonia Praetorium, Via Delorosa, Golgatha, going beyond to Jaffa and Caesaria.

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SAMPLE PROGRAM.

"In the Footsteps of Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem"

1st hour
We open with a traditional Hebrew song and talk about the meaning and significance of pilgrimage and the Holy Land.  How Abraham discovers God. Mt. Carmel: Elijah confronts paganism and Baal worship. A God of destiny vs. gods of fate.

2nd hour
Journey through Galilee to Nazareth, Sephorris, and Cana learning about Jesus' childhood and formative years. What was everyday life like around Galilee in bible times? Joseph, Mary, and the special place the Bible holds for women's spirituality.

3rd hour
Follow Jesus to the Sea of Galilee: In the footsteps of Jesus' public ministry-   Capernaum, Mt. of Beatitudes, Tabgha: the Multiplication and other miracles, Bethsaida, Chorzaim, ancient fishing techniques and the fishing parables, Gadarenes.

4th hour
The final journey to Jerusalem: Caesaria Phillipi ("who am I"), Mt. Tabor (Deborah Transfiguration), Jordan River (John the Baptist), Jordan Valley (Pilgrims Highway), Jericho, Mt. of the Temptation, the Judean Wilderness, and Bethany.

5th hour
Jesus' Triumphal Entry, Mt.of Olives. Dominus Flevit (where the Lord Wept), Kidron Valley, Eastern Gate, Wailing Wall, Temple Mount, Bethesda, Siloam, King David's Citadel.

6th hour
Mt. Zion, Last Supper, Gethsemane, Caiphas' Palace, Praetorium, Way of the Cross- Via Dolorosa- Calvary, We'll end our pilgrimage with Jaffa and Caesaria Maritima: Cornelius and the message of openness to the world.

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TESTIMONIALS & CLERGY ENDORSEMENT.

• The workshop was a great success and the people are raving about their time with you. Thanks again. (Fr. A. Harrington, Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Tenafly, NJ)
• Thank you for the gifts you shared with us. I hope you know how profoundly you have touched our faith. (M. Phelan, Chicago, IL)
• You unfolded one of the most beautiful teachings on spirituality that I have ever heard. I had tears in my eyes the entire time! (S. Lautenbach, Naperville, IL)
• What an absolute joy! We are so grateful that you came to share with us. We have truly benefited. (J. Pauley, Dir. Adult Faith Formation, St. Thomas, Phoenix, AZ)
• Your personal passion and love of the Bible and the Holy Land are a captivating, entertaining, and inspiring experience. (Fr. R. Colaresi, O.C., Darien, IL)
• People are still talking about how much they enjoyed the Footsteps of Jesus workshop.  It was a great weekend! (Pastor G. Crowe, Elmwood Church of Christ, Lafayette, IN)

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PRESS.

AUTHOR TO SPEAK ON PILGRIMAGE IN THE HOLY LAND

The Dothan Eagle

Walking in Jesus' footsteps will be possible when Zack Shavin leads an audience at Covenant United Methodist through a spiritual pilgrimage in the Holy Land of Israel. This weekend at Covenant, Shavin's presentation will cause people to reflect and gain "new understanding" while taking a"walk with Christ from Galilee to Golgotha." The details of that last week, the people, and the places will come alive during Shavin's talk. Born in the United States and raised in Israel, Shavin has earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biblical History and Education at Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Fluent in four languages, Shavin brings over 25 years experience as a teacher, lecturer, and guide of pilgrimages to the Holy Land. He has authored three books and is working on his latest, "The Mysteries of the Bible Land Revealed." Shavin is also preparing a radio series on the Holy Land. Zack practices the Jewish faith and lives with his wife Elisabeth and six children in a village in the Hills of Judea. Evergreen Presbyterian is co-sponsoring the event.

What:  The Passover Journey of Jesus, From Galilee to Golgatha
When:  Jan. 31, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; Feb. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where:  Covenant United Methodist Church, 3610 W. Main St., Dothan
Info:  7934440

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                             SABBATH: CELEBRATION OF CREATION

                                       Carmelite Spirtual Center 

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ZACK SHAVIN, SCRIPTURE SCHOLAR, TO LECTURE AT ST. HENRY'S

Bayonne Community News

A Holy Land Pilgrimage Experience: Journey in the Footsteps of Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem" will be the featured presentation at St. Henry's Church by Zack Shavin, scripture scholar, popular Holy Land speaker, author, and guide. Shavin will be appearing this Thursday, March 21 at 7 PM at the St. Henry Church Parish Center, located behind the Church on Avenue C between 28 and 29th Streets. Members of all religious congregations and the entire community are invited by the pastor Monsignor Edward Hajduk and the St. Henry's faith family to attend this unique presentation.

Through the use of slides and lecture, Shavin, a born American now living in Israel makes the Holy Land "come alive before your eyes" with his Holy Land Pilgrimage lecture series. "Its like going on a Holy Land Pilgrimage without leaving home," states Shavin, who has 25 years of experience in bible related studies and is presently making a brief lecture tour in this area of the United States. Monsignor Edward Hajduk explains, "Bishop Arthur Serratelli of the Arcdiocese of Newark know Zack Shavin. The bishop informed us of Shavin's visit to the States and that Zack would be aailable to lecture on the Holy Land pilgrimage experience. We jumped at the chance to schedule him. It's an extraordinary preentation, as well as inspirational and touching. St. Henry's is honored to present him to the Bayonne community, and we hope that the community will take full advantage of this rare opportunity to experience his lecture.

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ZACK SHAVIN RETURNS TO THE U.S.A. TO PRESENT
TWO ISRAEL WORKSHOP EXPERIENCES

The Shofar News

Zack Shavin of Israel will conduct two exceptional workshops here in the States over the next three weeks. In Fort Meyers, Florida on January 25, he will start with Abraham at Ur and end with Jesus at Golgotha, majoring on the Footsteps of Jesus. In Dothan, Alabama, one week later on January 31 and February 1, he will lead the participants in the Biblical journey of Jesus from Galilee to Golgatha. A close friend of ours and this Gospel ministry, Zack comes with our wholehearted recommendation and support.

These workshops are NOT travelogues, but rather reflective journeys led by a man who lives there and whose heart beats for his beloved Israel and the Scriptures that were born in the Promised Land. Those who attend will have unique and memorable experiences, and will find their bibles coming alive as never before.

Zack has guided all of our tours of Israel, the Sinai, and the Red Sea, over the past 16 years. He holds graduate degrees in Jewish history and Biblical archeological studies from Hebrew University in Jerusalem and is fluent in four languages. He has 25 years of professional experience as a teacher and lecturer on the Holy Land and Bible related subjects.

Zack is an observant Israeli Jew who lives with his wife Elizabeth and six children in the Judean hills near Jerusalem. He is truly one-of-a-kind and will open your eyes to see God's Word in a whole new light. To meet and hear Zack Shavin is to love him and love his homeland, Israel, Land of the Bible.

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ABOUT ZACK SHAVIN

Zack Shavin was born in Miami, Florida and spent his early childhood there. His family was strongly rooted in the Bible and moved to Israel when Zack was a teenager, fulfilling the traditional belief in the return to Zion. Zack attended Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in biblical studies, archaeology, and education, as well as certification from the National Guides Institute. He subsequently taught natural history at the Sinai research center, leading camel safaris into the Sinai desert. In 1976 Zack became professionally involved in tourism, organizing and leading a wide variety of tours. Zack is fluent in 4 languages and is currently working on his latest book Israel Revealed: The Meaning, Message, and Mystery. He writes and produces the popular radio series entitled "The Holy Land Revealed". Zack lives with his wife and six children in the Hills of Judea.

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