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The Samaritan Passover Sacrifice April 29th 2018
The Samaritans or “Shomronim” have been living in the Shomron for 2,500 years where they still practice many ancient rites from the Torah, including the Passover Sacrifice.
The Samaritans have their own ritual calendar. On many years their Passover falls out on the Jewish Passover making it difficult for Jews to witness this fascinating event. This year the Samaritan Passover falls out on Sunday April 29th, a full month after Pesach. This gives us a unique opportunity to witness this ancient ceremony which has taken place on Mt. Gerizim for 2,500 years!
Join me for a full day tour about the Samaritans including a visit to the Samaritan Museum, the National Park of Mt. Gerizim (where the ruins of their temple are) and culminating with witnessing their Passover Sacrifice. We’ll learn in depth about the differences between the Samaritan and Jewish religion and their narrative of their history vs the Jewish narrative based on the Tanach and Rabbinic sources.
Details
The tour is in English.
(Security precautions will be taken, including an armored bus and armed guard)
Jerusalem
Leaves Jerusalem 11 am from outside Discount Bank at Cinema City.
Returns around 10 pm
Tel Aviv/Rosh HaAyin
Leaves at 11 from the Tel Aviv Merkaz Train Station
Leaves at 11:25 from the Rosh HaAyin North Train Station.
Returns to Rosh HaAyin around 9:40
Returns to Tel Aviv around 10
Please keep in mind there may be last minute changes in the itinerary based on any instructions by the IDF. We will do our absolute best to give you the best and fullest experience possible while following the Army’s instructions.
Update Sat Apr 28, 8:15 PM. There are still seats available from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Use the secure booking form to secure your seat.
Payment
$79 per person includes bus and all entrance fees. Discounts for couples and groups are already integrated into the payment form.
The form only works with international credit cards. If you have an Israel only card, email me at aaron@tourguideaaron.com and I’ll send you a paypal link. Or I can send you account info to deposit cash at the Postal Bank at any Post office branch.
For questions call Aaron at 0527242256 or email at shaffier@gmail.com
More Details on the Sites We’ll Visit:
Mt Gerizim National Park
We’ll see the ruins of the Samaritan Temple on Mt. Gerizim which was destroyed by the Hasmoneans. From here we’ll also have a panoramic view of Shechem including the Tomb of Yosef.
Samaritan Museum
We’ll hear the Samaritan’s narrative of their history and religion at this one of a kind Museum of the Samaritans. We’ll learn about how they celebrate the different Torah holidays and rituals and the differences between the Samaritans and the Jews.
Samaritan Passover
We’ll learn all about the Samaritans and their religion and witness this 2,500 year old ceremony at the Samaritan neighborhood atop Mt. Gerizim.
For questions or to book by phone call 0527242256.