Visit Biblical Mei Neftoach (Abandoned town of Lifta)
As a veteran tour guide, I often have the privilege of touring with visitors who want me to bring them to places rarely included in an itinerary. One such site is the (almost perfectly) preserved ancient town of Lifta. It offers everything from Biblical heritage, a rich history, great swimming, pastoral quiet, and an abandoned village where the buildings still stand at their original height
Hidden gem: Tel Yarmut (Biblical Jarmuth)
When living in Israel, one gets so accustomed to seeing Bible sites at every turn, that you can almost start taking it for granted! . One of the most impressive sites well below the radar is only a 15-minute walk from my home- Jarmuth (Tel Yarmut), mentioned 7 times in the Bible.
Don’t just pass by Biblical Tel Motza
As a tour guide, not only do I have the privilege of sharing Israel’s beauty at so many wonderful sites we visit, but also picking out incredible spots along the way while traveling between them. Motza (a Biblical town which later played a large part in the development of modern Israel) is located just outside Jerusalem, and is one of these places I like to speak about.
What Kind of Man… (#1)
A man alienated from his people, his family, even at times seemingly separated from the covenant promises of God, in many ways Moses appears as the archetypal stranger.
Hill of Jonah & Ashdod Port
The Hill of Jonah has a beautiful panoramic view of the city and surrounding area.This lovely, serene area is perfect for a picnic, or just to get away and relax from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding city.
IDF soldiers read Purim megillah in Gaza: WATCH
Purim commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of its enemies.
A religious revival? Mordecai, Esther and the lion within
Over the last century, the vast majority of American Jewry became progressively, and seemingly inevitably, more secular. With an intermarriage rate of 72%, all signs have pointed to the imminent end of the largest and most important Jewish community outside of Israel – until now.
Sebastia, The Ancient Jewish Capital of Samaria, Falls Again
Sebastia is being conquered once again. This morning, the Palestinians paved a new road on the site that served as the capital city of the Israelite Kingdom in the 8th and 9th Centuries BCE.
Repeating History: Appoints Iran as Chair of Global Disarmament…On Purim
They sponsor terrorists worldwide including Hamas, which massacred more than 1,000 people, tortured, mutilated, raped. They should never be allowed to be president of any UN body, let alone on disarmament.
In Time for Purim: Scroll of Esther Illustrated by Terror Victim Esther Horgen
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu wrote a forward for the book where he reveals how the story of Purim is happening today before our very eyes and how as the leader of Israel, he is combatting the resurgence of the evil Haman.
