August 3, 2026 — A new visitor center opened in the Har Bracha community near Mount Gerizim, known in the biblical narrative as the Mount of Blessing. The project, launched by The Israel Guys, is designed to deepen Christian visitors’ connection to the biblical landscape and the Jewish history rooted in it.
The center is more than a tourism project. For many Christians, the hills and valleys of Samaria are not distant abstractions: they are places encountered in Scripture. Visiting them can encourage a richer understanding of the Jewish people’s historic connection to the land and of the living communities that call it home today.
Christian support for Israel is strongest when it is grounded in learning, honest relationships and respect for the people who live here. A visitor center can create space for all three—welcoming guests, explaining the region’s history and helping visitors see beyond headlines.
Zionism, at its heart, recognizes the Jewish people’s right to national self-determination in their ancestral homeland. Christians who stand with Israel can communicate that conviction through education and meaningful engagement, while treating all people in the region with dignity.
Source: JNS, “Christian Zionists open visitor center in Samaria” (August 3, 2026).