Category Archives:israel
Again Masada will not fall – The Abele's Story share
Whenever I bring visitors to Masada I ask them: ‘What is Your Masada?’ What is most important to you in your life? What will you never, under any circumstances, overlook or wave aside? The most common answer I get is: “my family, my children…” This week I once again had the opportunity to experience Masada with […]
The Burma Road Saves Jerusalem share
65 years ago, under the cover of night, 3 men drove a military jeep into the unknown. It was just days after they suffered great losses in an attempt to occupy the fortress of Latrun. The mighty police station built by the British was held by the Jordanian forces, effectively blocking the road to Jerusalem. […]
The Road to Freedom: A Passover Story share
When the people of Israel took off on their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, all they knew was that they were fleeing to the desert. They had no idea how long the journey would take, nor what danger or adventures they had in store. The only truth they knew was that they had […]
My Family Tree(s) share
Tu B’Shevat was always a big celebration in our home. My mother’s name was Ilana אילנה, tree in Hebrew, and she was born on Tu b’Shevat in 1937. Her birthday was always celebrated around a table filled with delicious dried fruits and nuts. My mother loved trees and even our names reflect this love. My […]
Israel in Crisis - How You Can Help share
“Israel is like a distant cousin that I care about but I never call.” This is one of the best descriptions I have ever heard about the relations between Jews in the diaspora and Israelis. Jews in the diaspora care about Israel. They donate money, attend demonstrations, sign petitions and even help pass laws that […]
Nazareth share
Nazareth, or Natsrat as its name is pronounced in Hebrew, is the cradle of Christianity, the city where, according to tradition, the angel Gabriel told Mary that she would conceive by the power of the Holy Spirit, and the place where Jesus spent his childhood and youth. Nazareth, in the lower Galilee, is located in […]
The Jezreel Valley share
The Bible, geography and ancient and modern history in the Jezreel Valley are perhaps more closely entwined and visible than anywhere else in the country. The central Jezreel Valley, roughly 380 square kilometers in size, is bounded on the north by the Nazareth mountains and Mount Tabor, on the east and south by Mount Gilboa and […]
The Olympic Games - 1972 to 2012 share
The London Olympics will be kicking off later this week and the world is excited to watch the world’s top athletes compete for gold. These particular Olympic games are also marred by a black shadow, the 40th anniversary of the Munich Olympics in 1972.
Do Something! share
Nearly two weeks after our tour had ended, and after reading the words of Vicki, did I finaly understand why I had been so moved by our day together. On November 8th, 2011, I had the great privilege of guiding two of the most inspiring people I have ever met: Vicki and Fred Modell. This […]
Visit Beautiful Caesarea share
Close your eyes and imagine a fleet of Roman ships anchored at the docks, overflowing with gold and spices. Picture the merchants examining fabulous fabrics and negotiating for goods. See the Roman Legion officers in their shining uniforms surrounded by beautiful adoring women. Imagine King Herod, the visionary of the largest port in the eastern […]
