Looking down upon the panoramic, breathtaking views of the Judean desert from Tekoa is truly a inspirational experience. It is a place of connection between ancient and modern, inspiring both a sense of meditative calm and creative energy. Tekoa is mentioned extensively in the Bible, in Joshua, Samuel, Amos, and Chronicles. And archaeological findings point to Jews having lived there from the time of Joshua all the way through to the Middle Ages.
Nowadays, Tekoa is home to Jews from diverse backgrounds who have returned to resettle the land of their forefathers. Life in Tekoa, a mosaic of religious and secular pioneers, provides an environment infused with acceptance, deep spirituality, love of the land, and artistic creativity.
Tekoa and, I guess, the surrounding districts looks great (although I am not particularly a fan of Tel-Aviv!). The photography gives a glance of a potentially a very blessed nation. I would anticipate that many who arrive in Tekoa, having made Aliyah would have less of an issue with assimilating into that environment. It is very inviting. Note, the Scriptures tell us that it belongs to Israel, whatever the UN or the increasingly corrupt western world would try to tell us.
Hi Michael, Tekoa is located in the heart of the Judean desert. It is far from Tel Aviv. You can see the Herodian from Tekoa! It’s a great location.