Watch Israel

The historical significance of Israel is felt in its other name, the Holy Land. It is home to the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and Al-Aqsa Mosque, holy places of three religions. But it is best known as the home of modern Jews, where the old and new exist side by side in cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, or in the ruins of civilizations that have come and gone. This program features the diverse peoples who make this ancient yet modern country so compelling.