JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (ANS) -- Tens of thousands of Holy Land pilgrims made their way up to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles, a Jewish Holy Day established in the Torah, the first five books of the Bible.

According to a news release, for those who were physically unable to be there, just a few clicks of a mouse and a new website allowed them to participate in the celebration via real-time streaming video of Holy Land sites foundational to both Christian and Jewish traditions.

IPrayTV, an internet Christian broadcast services company, recently launched its new website, www.IPrayTV.com, offering 24/7 live simultaneous video streaming of four Holy Land sites including Calvary, Mount of Olives, Eastern Gate, City of David and Jerusalem.

The company has developed technology that allows viewers to see the four sites simultaneously on their screens to bring Israel live to every living room across the globe.

Viewers were able to log onto www.IPrayTV.com at any time U.S. EST during the Feast of Tabernacles on October 9th.

The news release said that visitors to www.IPrayTV.com could view the four sites at no cost and participate in the celebration estimated to bring in over 8,000 people from major world wide ministries to Jerusalem. Once registered, members could enjoy ongoing free 24/7 access to the website’s video streaming views of these sites.

The news release said that IPrayTV is dedicated to linking ministries to Jerusalem and the Holy sites through its simulcast technology.

Through the company’s new video streaming technology, Christian pastors and ministries can now virtually connect to these Holy Land sites and deliver their sermons and Biblical teaching.

For believers, the ability to see and hear -- real-time-- about important events significant to these sites has been a long time in the making.

"As thousands of Christians prepare to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem, this latest technology will enable millions more to participate from home," said Mike Peros, Founder and CEO of IprayTV, speaking via the news release.

He added, "The constant availability of live footage from places so dear to us will be a valuable tool for pastors and ministries around the world, and for anyone seeking to strengthen their connection with the Holy Land."

I Pray TV is the only provider of Internet broadcast services to faith-based organizations linking ministries to Jerusalem and the Holy sites through simulcast.

To learn more, log onto www.IPrayTV.com.

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