Ein Kerem, Jerusalem One  of the Sisters who had the privilege of visiting the Holy Land this summer discovered a precious jewel, hidden in the ancient village of Ein Kerem - The Church of the Visitation - Mary's encounter with Elizabeth. Delightful 1 min. video of Ein Kerem Here in Ein Kerem, situated in the Judean hills on the western outskirts of Jerusalem, we are reminded of the birth of John the Baptist and of Mary’s encounter with Elizabeth. EXCERPT FROM LUKE 1: Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy [...]