Bethany is recorded in the New Testament as a small village in Judaea, the home of the siblings Mary of Bethany, Martha, and Lazarus, as well as that of Simon the Leper.

At Bethany, we believe God calls us to step in with compassion and courage. We’re committed to helping every child experience the love, healing, and connection of a Christ-centered family.

Bethany is today el `Azareyeh ("the place of Lazarus"-the L being displaced to form the article). It is a miserably untidy and tumble-down village facing East on the Southeast slope of the Mount …

Bethany is situated in south central Connecticut, midway between New Haven and Waterbury, and covers 21.6 square miles. It is home to approximately 5,200 residents.

According to Luke, our Lord’s ascension took place near Bethany (Luke 24:50, 51). Bethany still exists as a settled town today, its population being something like 1000.

The name Bethany is derived from the Hebrew word “beit-aniya,” which means “house of affliction” or “house of figs.” This biblical connection gives the name Bethany a sense of …

Bethany, a small village located on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives, holds a significant place in the New Testament narrative. Approximately two miles from Jerusalem, Bethany …