Ein Karem (Hebrew for Spring of the Vineyard) is a tranquil village just outside Jerusalem. Since the 4th century, a Christian tradition maintains that it is where John the Baptist was born and raised. In 2017, I went on behalf of The Watchman show to review the sites related to John the Baptist in Ein Karem.
Ein Karem and John the Baptist
Touring Ein Karem
Ein Karem is just a few minutes drive from the bustling city center of Jerusalem. It is recommended to visit the churches of the site, and stroll along its cobbledstone alleys, and capture the village’s special atmosphere.