Shalom! This Hebrew greeting doubles as “hello” and “good-bye” in Israel — it means “peace” and has become part of our vocabulary after our recent whirlwind tour of this incredible country.

My husband, Mark, and I had long wanted to visit the Holy Land, so when the opportunity finally arrived, we eagerly joined a tour group through Christian Medical and Dental Association. Our objective? Simply to walk where Jesus walked.

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