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Update Wed, April 17 2019 3 PM
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The Samaritan Passover Sacrifice April 18th 2019
The Samaritans or “Shomronim” have been living in the Shomron for thousands of years where they still practice many ancient rites from the Torah, including the Passover Sacrifice.
The Samaritans have their own ritual calendar. This year their Passover is one day before the Jewish Passover. This gives us a unique opportunity to witness this ancient ceremony which has taken place on Mt. Gerizim for thousands of years!
Join me for a full day tour focused on 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.
New this year:
This is our 4th time running this tour. This year for the first time we have arranged a special lecture about the Samaritans from the world’s top scholar of Samaritan studies Benjamin Sedaka!
Details
The tour is in English.
There will be NO FOOD available for purchase the entire day since the Samaritan owned shops will all be closed. Bring a backpack with enough food for the entire day.
This tour includes a lot of walking. We will be on foot most of the day with little shade. It may not be appropriate for those with mobility issues.
(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
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.
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 ancient ceremony at the Samaritan neighborhood atop Mt. Gerizim.
For questions or to book by phone call 0527242256.